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YOUR RESEARCHNew 996 manual from Bentley Publishers
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Check lil' earlier today & it confirmed my delivery
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I saw where a few people over on rennlist were having to wait a couple of weeks or longer to get theirs in but I checked a lil' earlier today & it confirmed my delivery for Oct.
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It's been 3 months and it supposed to be ready (IMS replaced, new RMS, leak down, waterpump).
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Financially, I paid $10K for the car, $3000 for the crap work (pulled out old engine and tore it apart), $8K for the used engine, and I'm guessing about $6500 for the work on the "new" used engine, new clutch and install.
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Also, in case you haven't already seen it, check out our Porsche 996 tech library, where we're adding supplemental repair information and tech videos:
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We're just a couple of days out from the release date for our brand new 996 repair manual.
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I saw where a few people over on rennlist were having to wait a couple of weeks or longer to get theirs in but I checked a lil' earlier today & it confirmed my delivery for Oct.
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Financially, I paid $10K for the car, $3000 for the crap work (pulled out old engine and tore it apart), $8K for the used engine, and I'm guessing about $6500 for the work on the "new" used engine, new clutch and install.
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Hello there! I'm the sales & marketing manager for Bentley Publishers. We're just a couple of days out from the release date for our brand new 996 repair manual. Pelican Parts will be stocking this soon but I figured I'd jump on here and let folks know it's on its way.
As you can see, I've got my advance copy here at my desk. If anyone has any questions about the book, definitely feel free to post them here!
This should be a great addition to the Porsche knowledge universe! The 997 and 996 share a lot of systems and components, so if you have a 997, you should probably still pick this up!
-Wayne
Honestly, it might be a while before we get to the 997. Once the dust settles on this project, we'll be meeting to decide what the next Porsche manual will be...
Maurice, where do we order one from (is there somewhere on here you can go to get one). I went to the bentley site & it was listed as $219 (I could have swore where I saw it somewhere on here or Amazon for like $119 ?)Thanks!
FirstPorsche, where did you order yours & get the $20 discount (this may be where I saw it's regular price may have been $139 & with $20 rebate is was $119 or am I dreaming this) how much did you pay for it? Thanks!
Thanks bornrich (after seeing your avatar I forgot what I was looking for, really disappointed you didn't have a garage to go with it, Lol). I seen it on Amazon but I thought I saw where somebody on here had bought it for $119. If nothing turns up by tomorrow I'll probably go ahead & just get it on Amazon. I'm on the prime shipping but I don't really understand about the book (its listed as prime shipping for 2-3 days but hell it's apparently not ready for 2-3 weeks, what's up with that)!
I bought mine from Bentley where it is listed for $219.00. I pre-ordered it which gave me a $20 discount ($199.00). The ISBN #978-0-8376-1710-7. And, as bornrich, quoted, Amazon has it for $138.
Now I'm pissed that I pre-ordered it since I didn't really need it right away. I thought I was getting a good deal but I think I bent over and took it from behind . . . Thanks Bentley!! It is a nice hardcover but if I could have saved another $60 I would have waited. I guess next time I'll just wait and not fall for the marketing BS!
Uh, anyone out there want to buy one? Never used, still in the cellophane and only $189 a $30 discount as compared to Bentley!! LOL
Yeah, I can imagine how you feel! But, it could have been alot worst, you could have paid around 40k for a 996 about 5-6 years ago & NOW, its worth about 25k (& hell that's not on trade-in, its worst than that, low 20's)! Lol! That's why I'll probably end of just keeping it! jmo
Well, my story . . . bought an '02 C4S with a KNOWN blow engine (IMS), went to the wrong shop (shop name rhymes with "Otor Eister") and got F'ed but stopped the work before it was too far along, then took engine to someone else who is very reputable. He took my engine (which is in a million pieces) and has had it for months. I'm sure he didn't want to deal with someone else's mess so he procrastinated. So I bought a used engine, which he has too! It's been 3 months and it supposed to be ready (IMS replaced, new RMS, leak down, waterpump). This week I will be getting the "carcass" towed to the shop for the engine install. I just hope its not another 3 months!
Financially, I paid $10K for the car, $3000 for the crap work (pulled out old engine and tore it apart), $8K for the used engine, and I'm guessing about $6500 for the work on the "new" used engine, new clutch and install. I will try to sell my old engine that is in pieces - part it out or have it rebuilt then sell. Not sure yet.
I've had a Porsche since last Mar and I have never driven it since I bought it!
WOW! OK then I'll just Shut Up! FirstPorsche, that is some kind of story. I would have probably already just thrown the towel in & got something else. BUT, can you imagine HOW GOOD its gonna feel when you do get it back, you'll probably be ready to take a good ole' Long ROAD TRIP! Lol!
FirstPorsche, as a matter of fact if you want to take a Looooong road trip cruise on down here to La. & I'll take you Gator Hunting! Back to the book, do you think its worth the $139.
I need something to help me trace down these CEL's, fast blinking turn signals, bulbs, etc... cause it's NEVER as easy as just changing out a bulb or fuse, NEVER that simple! jmo
FirstPorsche
, the marketing BS came from me as I'm the marketing guy. Sorry about that and sorry about your ordeals too, feel free to shoot me a PM.
For what it's worth, the manual has 36 pages of DTC tables in the back, always helpful for diagnosing those CELs/MILs. Some might say that's worth the price of admission right there...
Thanks Maurice, I went ahead & ordered it yesterday! I saw where a few people over on rennlist were having to wait a couple of weeks or longer to get theirs in but I checked a lil' earlier today & it confirmed my delivery for Oct. 17th! I am on Prime Shipping (2-day free shipping) so that might have had something to do with it. I guess though even with my prime membership it looks like mine will still take a week! As a matter of fact Maurice (DTC tables & help in diagnosing those CELs/MILs is the MAIN REASON I bought it! They are NEVER just as simple as changing out a bulb or fuse (at least Mine Never are) This is one thing I Hate about these cars, cause just one lil' blinker or bulb could be 10 different things that it might be causing it!Lol!
I've been out of pocket for about a week or so but I just wanted to let ya'll know my book arrived wed. 17th just like it was suppose to. And I've got to tell you (haven't went all the way thru it yet) but from what I've read so far, its AWESOME! Maurice, this is JUST what I was looking for & to me its got to be the best one available for the 996 other than if you want to pay 2k or more for the workshop manual! jmo
Thanks for the support, we really appreciate it. Feel free to post this review on Amazon if you like, we're always trying to shake the trees for review there (and I can't just post a hundred of them myself, they tend to frown on that...)
Also, in case you haven't already seen it, check out our Porsche 996 tech library, where we're adding supplemental repair information and tech videos:
https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/x/RYO6Bg
Unfortunately, not in the immediate future...
Porsche owner will find this manual indispensable as a source comprehensive source of service information. Targa and Convertible models from 1999 to 2005. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations.
Maurice - I was talking about the manual with Tony Callas and it seems you took most of the pictures at his shop. My C4S is almost done and I'm stoked - don't know if he had to use your book or not! LOL Tony is a great guy and I'm glad I found him/his shop to do the work on my car. I guess we'll see how it goes when I get it back!
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