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Because it is a cab, there is much more reason for us to use the 968 in the great sunny summer day(s) we hope to see...
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Hi everyone. Picking up my 996 C4 next week. I have noticed several posts re former 968 owners making the move to 996's. May have something to do with wanting the most car for the money!
Anyway, looking forward to it. Will post pics (Black/gray leather, 18 inch wheels) soon.
Oh, and sincere thanks to Van for all advice and counsel re 996's in last few days.
BTW, my beloved 968 is for sale in the Classifieds! Hate to part with it, but a music teacher/trombonist can only afford 1 P-Car at a time.
Best to all,
Bill
Hey Hey Hey Bill! What a wonderful move! Looking forward to the pix and catching up with you this year! Congrats and enjoy!!!! See you at the track!
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Scott
Congratulations! Good choice, you are not going to regret it. I switched just two months ago from an 968 and I am still amazed at the difference in ride quality.
Enjoy!
Glad to have another 996 enthusiast from within the Porsche family. What year, how many miles, options...unless you'd rather wait until you have it home.
Details: 99 C4 69K miles. Bought from highly respected German/exotic car specialty place in upstate NY (AutoHaus Motors) They did RMS, IMS bearing and new clutch about a month ago on it. Car is in great shape, no stone chips (alas, I am a track junkie, so chips ahoy!)
Some more pics from Auto Haus' website.
Huzzah.
Bill:
Clear bra was done in Boston when I bought the car at Herb Chambers. Not the best job I've ever seen, but definately worth it. It will certainly save a few stone chips on the front end. The company is called Venture Tape Corp., 300 Commerce Road, Rockland, MA 02370 [phone removed] and the product is called Venture Shield. It was installed by Protective Solutions, Boston, MA [phone removed]. (
www.protectivesolutions.com
). Perhaps if you tried the company, they might be able to steer you to a local installer. I think the cost was something like $500.00, but it might have been more, as it was a long time ago. Good luck!
Welcome - from a 968'er also now a 996 C4 owner. You will be pleased and smiling often with this purchase. I do still have a fond place in my heart for our (now the wife's) 968. Because it is a cab, there is much more reason for us to use the 968 in the great sunny summer day(s) we hope to see... soon! But the C4 is an any day any weather Porsche. If you can only have one the 996 C4 is the best choice. ENJOY !!!
