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Back in the loving arms of a 996

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It also averages 3000 miles pa and doesn't use any oil between services.

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It also averages 3000 miles pa and doesn't use any oil between services.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi All, So, back in 2021 I sold my 986s and used the money towards a rather smashing Arctic Silver 2001 996 C4. Over 12 months I spent a small fortune on: New clutch & IMS Direct Oil Feed mod 4 new coffin arms New expansion tank New AC condensers Kenwood stereo New alternator After 12 months of ownership I rather stupidly p/x'd it against a 2006 997 C4S only to find out that after 6 months of ownership the engine was actually made from chocolate and the dreaded bore scoring reared it's ugly head, but I still managed to get rid without losing any money. Whilst at the same garage I noticed a very familiar looking Silver C4 and, lo and behold, it was my old 996 back on the forecourt. After a brief discussion I purchased my old beauty and we've been happy ever since. The reason for my post is that I've realised that I actually prefer the 996 rather than the 997! I find the entire driving experience much rawer and exciting as opposed to the more refined 997. I drove up to Rhos-on-Sea (North Wales) from Wolverhampton last week and enjoyed every single minute of the 210 mile round trip. What was also a god send was the fact that after doing just over 500 miles the oil hasn't dropped at all, whereas the 997 drank oil like a thirsty tramp necking a 5l bottle of Frosty Jack!!!! So here's to many, many more happy driving miles in my lovely, lovely 996.

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Had my 996 for 10 years and still love it so much that there isn't a lot that I would change it for. It also averages 3000 miles pa and doesn't use any oil between services.

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Great story. I'm now well into year 7 with my 996.2 targa and been out today in sunny Leicestershire. It still makes me grin around the country lanes and along the A47. Who needs anything more? Glad to hear you found your true love (again).

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