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Like all modern cars, you can set just about anything from the computer (PCM3): lights, DRL, door locks etc...too many to list here and most of which I have no use for like Sirius.
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Like all modern cars, you can set just about anything from the computer (PCM3): lights, DRL, door locks etc...too many to list here and most of which I have no use for like Sirius.
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Like all modern cars, you can set just about anything from the computer (PCM3): lights, DRL, door locks etc...too many to list here and most of which I have no use for like Sirius.
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Like all modern cars, you can set just about anything from the computer (PCM3): lights, DRL, door locks etc...too many to list here and most of which I have no use for like Sirius.
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Goodbye to all. I am moving to the 997 forum after trading in the C4S for a 2009 CS PDK. Thanks for all advice and tips. Don't listen to the IMS fear spreaders and naysayers. I think that in time the 996 will have proven itself to have been one of the most important cars in Porsche's history on many levels.
The prices for good 996's have stabilized and in some cases have gone up. People are being wise to the 996 and what it represents and dealers are looking for good ones. Mine lamented the fact that he couldn't certify my car due to its age but that he would love to do it. I have seen some good ones on dealers lots for north of 30 k and they don't last. So there.
After you saying that..... (Don't listen to the IMS fear spreaders and naysayers.) I see you are getting shut of yours then haha.
Joking apart.. I agree with you, but thanks to them scare mongers, I am able to afford a decent car at long last.
I agree with your sentiments. The 996 was a pivotal car for Porsche, and the reviews of the day were nothing short of glowing.
Enjoy the new car. Just last night a guy stopped next to me at a light to say, "Nice ride." In turn, re: your '09...Nice ride.
Well, there it is:
I like it well enough: quick and agile lots smoother than the C4S. Steering is a tiny bit better, more immediate. Ah yes the power: with 385 on tap you know it's there. At a stop it reverts to 1st gear and the take off is a bit abrupt. And the PDK:
sublime.
I am put off by the overabundance of driver aids and media bs. Like all modern cars, you can set just about anything from the computer (PCM3): lights, DRL, door locks etc...too many to list here and most of which I have no use for like Sirius.
Porsche is appealing to a broader base and is making its cars more and more accessible to the general public that has the cash. And by the way, I paid mid sixties with CPO and I got mid 30's for the C4S. Thy were blown away at my log book that itemized every repair or small mod with work order and receipts. I also turned over the original head unit and left the Pioneer NAV unit and the Alpine amps.
Beautiful car. Congratulations!
Can't wait to get my own 996 C4S on the road (currently has a blown engine). Although the 997 rocker arms will always look a million times better to me.
I didn't! Surely that's a sign!
OP paid mid $60's. I'm starting to see good, low mileage 997's out here under $50k. My extended warranty runs out in Aug 2014. Hope to find my new ride by then.
For the gen 1 997s, you can definitely find good low mileage ones below $50k, even good CPO ones. If you're looking for Gen 2, price is not quite there yet. I just bought mine, CPO, closer to mid $50s less than 2 months ago. Ops mid $60s for a CPO S car sounds about right.
I question this though. If I was paying anywhere close to mid 60's, I'd want original wheels or 997 period correct wheels. Please disregard if those are your winter set or something.
"I question this though. If I was paying anywhere close to mid 60's, I'd want original wheels or 997 period correct wheels. Please disregard if those are your winter set or something."
Yes they are. The rims and tires are new; set me back a pretty penny ( OEM Porsche wheels 18's + Blizzaks LM60) I'd have hated to have to spring for a new set. They were on the C4S and the service mgr gave me his ok to swap them. The summer setup is 19 inchers with PS2's and are in storage. I have to admit that the twists look good on the 997.
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