Taking delivery in an hour. Pucker factor is - high

99 C2 coupe. Red with biscuit int. Aero package inst by local dealer and sport package as well. Option list M014 SPORT PACKAGE 996 M030 SPORT-TYPE RUNNING GEAR M220 LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL 40 % M222 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM M224 AUTOMATIC LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL M234 M375 SPORTSEAT, BACKREST SHELL, LEFT M376 SPORTSEAT, BACKREST SHELL, RIGHT M408 18" TECHNO WHEEL M424 CD COMPARTMENT M425 REAR WINDOW WIPER M446 CONCAVE HUB CAPE WITH COLOURED ESCUTCHEON M490 -MY 01 SOUND SYSTEM M680 -MY 01 DIGITAL SOUND PACKAGE M688 RADIO "PORSCHE CDR-210" M983 SEAT COVERS FRONT, LEATHER Must have list: not black, silver, gray, white - got it red aero body or C4 cab - got aero Mark 1 body - got it double row IMSB - got it under $20k all in - got it Wanted, but not req; full history - got limited history, few receipts 4 spoke steering wheel - got it 18" wheels - got it LSD - got it traction control - got it sport seats - got it upgraded exhaust - got bone stock full IMS job - got bone stock The only thing I will need to do in the next few months is the IMSB, RMS, AOS, and while I"m in there a clutch disk. Car runs perfect and all stuff works fine. Oil analysis is perfect good comp on all jugs. Has very slight leak in left cam cover, which will be done with the plugs, COPs, plug tubes in a few months. And yes, pichurs are coming later today.

SWEET! MK1 Aeros rock. Interested to see the biscuit interior.

Right on, exciting

Photos or it never happened.

Since you have done your due diligence, I am guessing that you mean EXCITED (and not SCARED) with pucker, right? NTL, good luck with the new ride.

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LSD AND Traction Control on a '99 C2? You positive on that one?

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Dude, where are you? You're late!

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Yes. Options 220, 222, 224

Wow, docmirror, you finally pulled the trigger! I was starting to wonder. Looks like you got a really nice one, though. Congratulations! Well done.

love those sport seats

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Thanks, lets hope so. Actually, I've been on and off looking for about 4 years. I grabbed up that Venetian blue 928 last fall because I wanted to keep it in the stable and set it up well for the next guy. A PCA buddy just bought that and I'm delivering to MI next week, so this popped up local and it hit all my buttons. I was angling for a speed yellow out west, but ugh, the thought of going 1200 miles and be disappointed didn't appeal. I have a guards red 928GT, and I have a Corso Rosa Ferrari both with the biscuit int so this is a theme. Heck, even my big truck is red with tan. Something is wrong with me, but that's another thread. The weird thing will be I haven't had to row for many years now. I have a POS Focus that's a stick but rarely get in it. I'll need to get used to rowing again. I wouldn't have minded an auto, but happy with the stick.

Yeah, red really looks like crap on a Porsche.

The non-black, silver, gray, white requirement was the toughest thing. I can find a billion cars if I would settle for one of those.

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DUDE, thought you blocked me and i'd slip that in Actually Im early, Q1 cant get here soon enough but the more I get serious about a race project the more my partner waffles and lament about his love for his Camaro and all the BASS tournaments he likes to do. It has nice options (id rather white for graphics application) for a wanna be SPECer, I swear if he backs out on our 996 plans im gonna get an '09+ w/ Di & PDK and make him write it down as my new "work truck." If you like it I love it. edit:Had to ad some emojis for doc

Awesome!

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Doh! Got PSM and TC mixed up. Great find!

Can't wait to see her doc. Unfortunately I'm working weekends this month so it might be awhile before I'm able to come to the 928 breakfast. Two LSD 996s together wont be a common sight!

Nice ride dude!

It's like the gods of ownership have conspired against me. There's some giant cosmic screw sitting over my head rotating, and getting lower, and lower all the time. Summary: I do NOT have the car, may not be getting the car, and I am very unhappy. Longer story: Guy arrives with car at my house, I told him I would pick up but he has a ride, and will be going nearby after delivery. OK fine, no prob. It's being sold by a small used car dealer, and he has a license to sell cars in TX. Car looks great, everything on the car is in order, all the stuff is there and the following discussion takes place; "Nice, let me verify the VIN and I'll get you the money." "Here's your bill of sale, and the temp tags." "OK, that's fine, but I need to verify the VIN to the title, so I need to check the title and the sellers signature on it." "Well, when you buy from a dealer, you don't get the title, it goes direct to the state, and they issue you a new one." "I know, I want to see the CURRENT title, and check that there are no issues with the VIN and the seller has signed it, and he doesn't have a lien." "There's no lien, it's paid off." "Where is the title?" "We are going to get the title, but right now we don't have it." "What is the name of the seller you are representing?" "John Smith*." (*pseudonym) "OK, I know a guy, I'll just go call the DMV and make sure that the name John Smith is on the title to this VIN." "Well, the name on the VIN will be the previous owner who sold it to John Smith." "I see, what name is that?" "I don't have it handy, but we will get you a bonded title, and everything will be fine." (at the mention of 'bonded title' I knew it was a lost cause, I wasn't getting a car) "Why do you need a bonded title, if you have the title with the sellers signature on it." "Well, John can't find the title right now, so we'll get a bonded title, and then send it to the DMV, and they will issue you a new one." "Right, so you applied for the bond, and you should have the bond receipt and the bond holders info, I would like to see the bond info." "We haven't applied for the bonded title yet, we are still looking for the old title to John Smith." "So, you want me to pay you for a car for which you have no title, and for which the seller has had no title issued in his name, and you are the dealer representing the actual seller who is John. Is that the way we have it?" "You don't need to worry, I do this all the time, and I assure you the title bond will be no problem, you'll own the car, and you can drive it until Jan on the temp tags until your registration is complete, and then your new title will come in the mail." "Yes, I know how bonded titles work, and you haven't even applied for the bond yet, and had the title research done. If there is a lien on the car, or if the prev owner has a title hold on it you will never, ever get a bond for this car. You know that, and you came out here to try to sell a car you don't have legal authority to sell from the current owner. That's against the law, and also a violation of your dealers license." (he didn't like that I knew the law, and the dealer responsibility for his license to sell) "I promise it's no problem, and I'll have the bonded title in a few days." "The last bonded title I did took 6 weeks. Call me when you have the clear title, and I"ll hold the check for you, or you can leave the car, and come back and get the check when the title arrives." (he left with the car) I guess I'm not mad. I'll die someday, and having died I can say I 'owned' and 'drove' a 911 at least for a few minutes. Back to shopping.

To bad but at least you dodged a bullet. Lots of shady stuff at small car lots. 1/2 way through your story i was affraid it was going to be a salvage title. I would guess it has on of those title loans out on it. Does a carfax show that? I bet there is a way to screw that seller if you wanted, maybe even get a recovery reward. The way i understand it a registered "dealer" cant get a bonded title, title application must be in same name as bond so only an individual, they have several other ways to get a clear title even if it has a negative "brand" on it. Any bonded title you have to sweat for several years hoping a claim isnt made. I think thats why TX wants a 1 1/2 times value bond so the claimant or surety holder will take the $$$ instead of the actual car back. If I understand the process correctly.

Bummer Doc..... Why do you like the four spoke steering wheel better than the three spoke? I can't say I like them at all.

Because everyone else likes 3 spoke. Same reason I don't want a black or silver car.

Bummer doc. That sucks By the way, you aren't the only one that likes the 4 spoke

Sounds shady, if it's a dealer they should have title in possession.

The four-spoke wheel is a crappy driver's wheel. One more spoke to get in the way if you shuffle, and no thumb hangers so you can center the wheel without looking at it. I also prefer the horn actuation with the 3-spoke. I detest the 4-spoke wheel. The 4-spoke IS much more reminiscent of the air-cooled interiors, but that is not a plus IMO. The older 911 interiors remind me of a 1970's Cessna 172 - beige and ugly. I suppose everything could have been totally legit with the car - but man, that's a whole lot of "trust me" to ask of a total stranger. I don't think I know ANYONE I trust enough to believe that the title is just going to magically arrive. Bummer that you're not in the car, but paying for a car that might not actually wind up being yours would be worse...

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That's ok cause I detest the 3 spoke until this latest generation in the 918/991.2/958.2/Macan so we cancel each other out I have no issues shuffling or anything else. My only complaint after owning a BMW is that the 996's doesn't feel substantial and the god awful ugly *** 3 spoke doesn't help that As a point of fact, the 4 spoke is a 993 part, so it's not 'reminiscent', it 'is' (not that I care).

Just got a text, still no luck finding the title so they are going to get the bond on Monday. I advised I would go to the bond office and DMV with him Monday

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http://cf067b.medialib.glogster.com/...sign-1-png.png The three-spoke with the raised stitching on the airbag is heinously ugly. The three-spoke without said stitching sure as f**k looks better than the giant plastic 4-spoke with the Porsche emblem embossed in black plastic. Hell, Neons had better steering wheels than the plastic 4-spokes in the 996. The 4-spoke wheel looks like it belongs on a Disney Autopia car, not a $90K "luxury" sports car. But like you, I don't really have a strong opinion either way...

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Plastic? PLASTIC? Who the fvck ordered their cars with a plastic steering wheel? Fvcking morons, that's who. Our's is all leather and it's fabulous

3 spoke wheel always felt too large to me, and the rim is too skinny. T96 was a big improvement.

Man, nice steering wheel thread, doc. Was thinking about replacing the 3 spoke in my new car with this 6 spoke, because you know, turbo. This one might get me more cred at cars 'n coffee though: There is something about this one I like though: And this one shows good taste: But this one seems more kid friendly:

Booyah! It's in my GARAGE. Clear title was found in a file cabinet, I have the title, and the BOS and the car and keys. Take that suckuh! Sadly, I'm out of town fixing the internet. If you are in NC or VA and your internet is effed up, sorry I'll have it going in a few hours.

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Congrats doc. Welcome to the club.

Congrats dude! Pictures or it didn't happen. I still hate four spoke steering wheels.

Fvck em, they could stand to be off the net for a few days anyway. You enjoying your new baby is more important Congrats.

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Well I hate microscopes with googely eyes

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Careful...you could offend the "artist."

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Congrats (again) doc. So, how's about you host a "Flyover Land" 996 get together in your driveway in DFW?

Congrats!

NICE!

First good drive. Impressions; I left home last night well west of Fort Worth headed for Katy. It's about 240 miles and I didn't want to drone down I45, so I headed south into the 'hill country' of TX. I took it easy at first, just learning the grip of the car, and how the suspension reacts to changes in surface, and grading. After I felt comfy on how it feels and the tires warmed up I got a little bolder. First, the steering is night and day different than the 928. I guess that's no surprise. The early 928 didn't have a very good power steering system and it was ponderous to turn. The 911 reminds me a lot of my old Fiat X1/9, in that it is 'right now'. If you sneeze with a hand on the wheel you are changing lanes. I like it. A lot. The trans and gear changing is a bit touchy on take off, I'm still learning how to row again after many years with my left foot on the dead pedal. The gears are right where you need them and the clutch is very solid. Very solid, almost too solid. I think Porsche changed the clutch action a bit in later cars but in the 99 model, it's more like a race car - on or off, in or out, there or not there. I like it, somewhat. Engine response is dramatic. Small changes in throttle in 2-3-4 gears are very quick. Coming from heavier, and lower revving cars it seems like there is a turbo mode and it's always on. I only got above 5k revs once, and when I did it was almost visceral. Mostly I just enjoyed the 'happy zone' from 2400-4000. I can tell there's a ton more stuff down on the pedal when I'm ready to explore. The sound is sooooo different from anything really. I love the sound of the Ferrari V8 flat plane with it's modest howl, but the flat 6 is it's own tune. I really like it. A really lot. A few negatives; Road noise is higher than I would like, but liveable. The sports seats are great - for the first 100 miles. After that, they start to feel a bit cramped. I'm sure that were I driving sporty I'd like the support more, but for long distance touring the 928 seats are like a couch compared to the sport seats in the 911. The sport suspension is the same issue. for sporty driving, and road holding the suspension is perfectly tuned. For highway droning at 80MPH, it's a bit rough. the speedo/odo is reading 4MPH high at 80, so a +5% error. I'd like to see about that. One of the rear tires has a slight imbalance and I"ll try to get a high speed balance soon. I have a modest dash buzz that will need to be resolved, and the foam insulation in the HVAC ducting has perished and is blowing little bits of black gunk into the cabin. Overall impression of the car: It's an amazing piece of machinery for the price. I can't believe how little it costs to have this much performance under my hands and feet. I haven't explored even 1/10 of the capabilities, but so far it's completely changed my perspective on modern sports coupes. Every time I see the car on the street I think like most others that this is a $50-70 thousand dollar car, and no one knows I paid less than my son's Prius C. Bargain squared.

Glad it all worked out Doc. Quick note on the speedo. My previous 996 and a few others that I know of all read about +5%.

what a bunch of shady, hoop jumping BS. just as well, red looks much better on a ferrari

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Uhhh, Whatev?

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seemed they were shady/flakey and putting you thru a lot of BS regarding the title - didn't realize you got title - congrads - my comment about color was a joke to make light of your not getting car - glad you have title and new car to cruise in! love those sports seats - enjoy the ride!!

Yeah, red looks like **** on a Porsche.

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How else do you think you could afford a 996TT. Price definitely showed the quality there...

Modded out track garbage.

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Hey, you can't talk about my car that way unless you buy me half a beer first, dammit.

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Yeah, the sad part is your GPIMSB is worth more than my entire car.

Congrats on the car, good to hear it all came though. Interesting you should mention the clutch being very heavy, mine started to feel like that because it needed to be replaced or maybe you're not used to it yet! Anyway, enjoy!!

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How would they know!

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Congrats! Yep, mine too, except it is 5 mph regardless of how fast I am going, does not seem to be a percentage.

Congrats on your car, this was a great read.

So when are we going to see a photo of this thing?

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I thought it was ragged-out track garbage. Don't church it up, boy.

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Post 7 is pictures of the actual car. He snagged them from the ad placed for purchase. It was on autotrader. Since the car VIN was posted to the public already, not much sense in trying to hide it now.

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Pics 1 and 2 in post #7 look like completely different interiors. Is it me? The lighting?

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Sorry I missed that. Looks good!

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Now that you mention it, the first pic does look a bit washed out. Pic 2 is more representative. The leather is in decent but not perfect condition. There's a bit of scuffing on the bolster, and the wheel shows some normal wear. Like most of these cars, the rear seats and deck material looks brand new. I'm headed for east TX in the am with another distance trip. I drove in some rain and the front tires are a bit sketchy. I think I'll shop some new tires soon.