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YOUR RESEARCHThe Yellow Peril - my new (to me) 996
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With some negotiation a deal was done & it changed ownership about 2 weeks ago.
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I was a bit blown away by the clean condition of the car.
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Will be asking lots of questions about things to change / mod etc.
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Hello All,
seems to be the done thing to put on a little intro & story relating to a new acquisition. I'm not going to go all Gwynny Paltrow on you all & start talking about my Journey through adversity to Porsche ownership but I promise to include a few emotional highs & lows guaranteed to make you laugh, reach for the tissues & hug the dog.
After selling my 944S2 a few months back I got on the hunt for a 996 tipper that I could use as a daily. Spoke to a few owners interstate but found it hard to progress given the uncertainty of travel etc, plus my need to see it in the flesh prior to parting with the readies made buying sight unseen problematic. Then late one Thursday evening just prior to turning in for the evening up popped a 2003 996.2 tipper only a suburb or 2 away here in beautiful Brisbane.
Now at first Speed Yellow was not my thing but once I looked a few times it started to grow on me. Contacted the PO & arranged an inspection. I was a bit blown away by the clean condition of the car. Arranged a PPI/ general appraisal of the car which returned a good overall report. All books & servicing evident.
With some negotiation a deal was done & it changed ownership about 2 weeks ago.
The car has had 3 owners, done 76 thousand ks & is overall in great condition.
Has a few delivery options codes
249
Tiptronic transmission, 5-speed,
411
18" Carrera 5-spoke wheels,
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Bose sound system (analog),
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6-disc CD changer Becker Porsche CDC-3,
XAG
Carrera fixed rear spoiler
XME
Centre console painted in car color
Also has an aftermarket exhaust system. The PO said it is "American". Will have to get a brand etc when it's on the hoist. The original system came with the sale. The sound is fairly "robust" though I think not too intrusive to neighbours, Nuns & small children.
Booked in to DHM 2nd of Feb for new brakes, major service & trans service. At the same time I'll discuss options for the IMS solution.
Looking forward to driving it's arse off, though I almost wish I found one that was a bit more ragged so I wouldn't mind using it as a daily. Will be asking lots of questions about things to change / mod etc. Thanks to all that answered questions & gave advice over the search.
This was me when I finally got the keys.......................
Looks fantastic mate, congrats
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A tip would probably be a priority for me if/when I stop being a procrastinating sook about mine...one day
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The yellow looks great, and I know what you mean re a colour growing on you, as I hated Arena red on a 996, yet now that's probably my favourite colour on them.
Enjoy the ride Jason
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That looks nice. I actually prefer yellow over some other colours. Love the colour coded centre console too. Do you have a side profile showing that fixed rear wing? Obviously been well cared for over the years.
Its an absolute and immaculate thing of beauty - well bought Jason, cracking car, love it. Perhaps even a tad jealous that you have a yellow one and I don't. Actually, totally jealous..
Very happy for you Jason and glad you came around to the 996 coupe. I think it will serve you well in every area, much better than the other options being considered.
The tipper just made sense for my through town commute. I bought the 944S2 with the intention to daily it (which I did for several years) but a manual (for me at least) is a pain in traffic.
Re colour, I knew I was going to purchase a car on condition first & colour second (as you can always get a quality wrap). Was stocked at this one being so clean inside.
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@LeeM
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@Nikos
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As Rob & Deane always said, "I'm glad you asked.............."
You can see it's had some love over the years... I'm interested to hear about the exhaust (brand and what you think of it). Exhaust is my only criticism of a stock 996, I can't hear it!
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@WOKA
, you're making me all teary......
cheers, looking forward to getting it back late next week after a comprehensive service etc. Might even get in a drive next friday..........
Thanks
@Stepo
, appreciate the advice/ phone counselling
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Actually
@Nikos
, this is perhaps the most divisive part of the car for me. One of the things I love about 911's is the way they look when they have no tail. If I had an A/C car it would be sans tail for sure. This wing (delivered as a factory option) means there's no retractable spoiler. First thing I thought was, "I'm ripping that off & replacing with the 'standard' retractable "........ now thought it is growing on me. I won't be hasty. Plenty of time for mods.
I am thinking of doing somw colour 'softening' in the near future, Possibly something like this.......not sure yet. Possibly in a colour less stark than black.
Not sure if my phone will pick up the sound very well. Will def get a brand for you. It's a stainless system. I'll get some photos.
Jason, I reckon there's any number of people who'd swap your tail for a plain one. I was a little bit like you in not liking spoiler (my 996.2 C2 was stock), but must say when I got my LHD Speed Yellow GT3 I fell in love with the clam shell. I think your spoiler looks great, and is very nearly as nice as the clam shell
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I would also say that, to my eye, your spoiler looks great with no other aerodynamic aids, whereas the clam shell looks a little strange just on it's own, and I think needs the rest of the aerokit to look "right".
As far as softening the yellow with black, nah!! leave wheels silver, or perhaps a dark silver / grey, but definitely not black in IMHO....
If its a factory fitted option I'd leave it. Think it looks good and suits the car, especially given the colour and matching yellow console giving the whole car a sporty feel.
Looks great- I too love speed yellow though am slightly biased in that I am building a 914/6 GT clone in Sunflower Yellow
I also like the tail- though not the same, I have a non-standard 996 ducktail on my list of future purchases for my 996 (if anybody has one lying around
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Great looking car and I think they look great in yellow,interior looks in fantastic condition.I’m sure you’ll love the experience
@Jason E
after all it’s a Porsche
Yeah I've got to back Rob on this - leave those wheels factory... If you get a yearnin' then find some aftermarket jewellery, but keep the original, original.
I concur. Yellow cars with silver wheels rule. Yellow cars and black wheels are for noddy nobodies and look shocking to boot.
Well done on joining the yellow fraternity. We're an enigmatic bunch and only the selected are granted access.
If you'd been serious about my car, I was going to seriously look at the one you purchased. Enjoy it Jason.
Man, you got me with this one. I even googled it & came up dry. Solum is bottom, ground, floor, soil or land & Res is Thing. Explain to me like I'm Stultus please
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On point here Jason, the car looks fantastic and I dig that rear wing, if you remove it and don't want it I will have first dibs please.
Black wheels would look good on this car but not those wheels, imo these wheels look the best the way they left the BBS factory. Some subtle black touches would look nice if you decide to go this way and congrats on the purchase it really does look great.
Base fact...
In a former life I used to sign off with "
Dic mihi solum facta, domina" .
If you're as old as me, you might have watched re-runs of
Dragnet
@Fishcop
Now I do "know" of the show Dragnet though I've never watched it. Might've been just before my time though I turn the big Five O this year (see what I did there?).
You sound like you where more dedicated than me. I used to sign off my Generals shifts with the standard, "VKR, 210, please show me off shift at Station, Goodnight".
Though in my head I was saying, "VKR, 210, thank fuck that shits over, you can pass all the shit jobs looking after societies spoons to someone else for 16 hours till I'm back to ride the Bull tomorrow". I'm still Jaded nearly 10 years after hanging up my uniform spurs as it were..........TJF.
I sound grumpy even to me
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Grab it, that's too cheap. I paid $400 or so for the yellow Autoart 996.1 GT3 (ssshh, don;t tell my wife.......). The Autoart yellow is pretty close to actual speed yellow too....
Sorry but that looks crap Lee.
I've had a yellow Ducati sports bike and a yellow Ducati super bike both with silver/light grey wheels as standard....look awesome. My yellow Evo has silver/light grey wheels as standard and this too looks awesome.
Matt black tyre, silver outer rim and gloss black spokes - yawn.
Just saw this colour rim onsite that could be a consideration Jason
Edit: Ugh! Kinda looks brown in the pic, but it does look metallic
Hey, dare to be different and go Mission Brown!
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