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996 PPI in Sunnyvale CA? Anyone Local?
I was hoping to do a deal with Cashflyer on his 996, but I don't think his car is right for me.
Option #2 is a car Sunnyvale. Anyone know of a decent P-car mechanic there? The seller has suggested a couple of places: BR Racing in Los Gatos BTM Motorwerks in Campbell Real Mean Garage in Sunnyvale Heyer Performance in Mountain View If anyone can recommend a shop I would appreciate it. If anyone is local and could drive the car for me I will send you a few bucks... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/6193110.html
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I think RMG services my brother's 993. His house is about 2 miles from that 996, on the other side of the freeway.
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If he can do a test drive I can send him a Pelican gift certificate, or something similar.
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+1 for RMG. They take care of my G50 911.
But if you just want a test drive, I'm always up for an excuse to drive another 911. I work in Sunnyvale and will be there in a bit. Can check it out after between 2PM and 5PM. PM me. |
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+1 for RMG (Real Mean Garage). I was recommended to them by this place and they're awesome.
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Sent you an email... Good luck!
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Shout out to wildthing for helping me out.
On to step two. If anyone wants to drive it to Michigan let me know (assuming I can close the deal).
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Road Trip!
That would be fun and I wish I could do that for you... I have been considering a C4 or C4S, would it be a dick move if I jumped in and scooped this car?  Kidding of course.....Looks nice in the photos.
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It would be a dick move, but not everyone here would see it that way...
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Get a proper PPI best money you will spend.
I have a 996 engine on the bench 100,000km on clock, ran fine when sold, in under 1000km thrust was shot...full rebuild, you don't want to know the price tag.
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Good luck with it.
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Vin?
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Admittedly this is my first 996 drive, and so I can only compare it to my 88 911 and a 993 tip I test drove 4 years ago.
Everything written about it is true. Very modern. A/C is not an afterthought. Light steering. Drives like a regular sedan when on normal speeds. Very quiet. Pulls hard on high RPM, but still relatively quiet. I'm sure a less restrictive muffler might help with the sound. I do feel the potholes less, maybe the suspension is less stiff or his tires absorb them well. Lots of buttons and knobs, even compared to my A3. Good luck! Should be a good driver. |
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07-07-2017, 12:59 PM
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Cashflyer had some loud bits for his 996, maybe he can sell them to me....
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Get a Fister mod for the muffler.
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I can do that mod myself...if I get the car.
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Had planned to ride my motorcycle to Milwaukee. But, I'd do this and be paying for my own hotels either way.......( I come with a long list of drving certificates)...
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Thanks for all the offers guys. I thought I had a deal with the seller, but last night someone showed up with cash and bought the car from under me.
I was wary of making a deposit with a stranger and that cost me the car. In the end I might be better off, it was a logistical struggle for me, I have new job and I really don't have time for holidays, I won't piss and moan about the seller, he took the firm higher offer, so be it. Dick move? I say no. If nothing else I've been reminded that there are some really awesome guys here who will step up to help their fellow Pelicans.
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