996 turbo - blue cobalt

Bad news, Redline Racing just called me to say that the car I was interested has now been sold. This is my fault I have been too too slow. Therefore I am still looking for a 996 turbo (2001 to 2003) in blue cobalt with maximum 50K miles on it. If anyone has one for sale I can be contacted via MP. Thanks Here is below the 996 turbo that I am now considering - it is a 2002 model with 50K miles for £40 K and it is in blue cobalt. I have not seen it yet but does this one look good or should I be worried about something (colour etc) ? In addition, has anyone got positive or negative feedback re this independent ie Redline Racing Group ? I had various discussions on the phone with them and they have been helpful. Thank you for letting me know asap since I have to decide by early next week Many thanks F http://www.red-line-racing.co.uk/motor_details.asp?id=1301

Are you after Blue specifically? I will be advertising my Silver 996 Turbo in a couple of weeks when I get back from my honeymoon, its an x50, with a DMS exhaust, produced 483 BHP at the recent rolling road day. Is a 2001 (December), good spec, 47k miles, will be around GBP 43k

Thanks Elrao - I am after a blue one (blue cobalt) or a black one but no other colours. On the basis of the description of yours, yours looks very good. Cheers F

Don't know anything about Redline, but I would hope they pay more attention to detail in preparing their cars than they do preparing their adverts... The spelling is atrocious!

That early car had PCM1, which was like my old 911 Turbo and by far the worst part of the system!

probably better off with a Tom Tom then PCM1, pretty old tech now, mind you so is PCM2.........

Agreed, but I think you can upgrade the map in PCM1...fairly sure I read a thread about this.

GC Motors in Harrogate always have a good selection of Porsche and there customer service and independant warranty is 2nd to none...including OPC. I was having my car serviced there on saturday and I am sure they have a blue turbo in at the mo. http://www.dealer.autotrader.co.uk/22669/GCMotors1.htm

In fact, you can upgrade the map to right up-to-date with the later versions of PCM1 using aftermarket discs, something you can't do with PCM2 due to the firmware.

they have a 997 turbo too, isn't it amazing, the 2 cars are a similar drive, ok the 997 has moved the game on a little but what's sobering is the £49k price difference difference in 5 years & 40k miles.

I was contemplating "upgrading" my 996 this year due to a milestone b'day (21 again I hear you all suggesting ) but decided I would just drive the nuts off it and not think about the residuals or depreciation. May even treat myself to a nice exhaust instead to match the Revo. I was quite prepared to loose 50k depreciation on a brand new car over a couple of years so by my rationale and on that basis my 2003 996 TT will stand me at nothing also in a couple of years so won't worry about the running costs or mileage etc.

the best "value" car I ever had I did the most miles in, you have to drive 'em! I value my cars on a price per mile and then a price per smile basis! I have an 03 turbo and I'm only now just getting into thinking about tuning it & just enjoying the upgrading & owning experience. a 'zorst & suspension is due first. How is the REVO? I must admit I struggle with the concept to pay someone thousands for what takes them a few minutes to acheive.......I was looking at the Brombacher diy kit, less than half the price and can it be that different?

Travelled 600 miles round trip to see that blue turbo at harrogate, had some serious paintwork and major service not done. I saw 7 Turbos before I found mine, be careful as there are some duff cars out there, and porsche warranty is a must.