new '99 996 owner here

kevink07924 · 03-19-2007, 07:52 AM

Hi everyone,

Pending a mechanic's once-over, I'm the owner of a '99 Carrera with ~50K miles on the clock.

He pointed me here - good info on the main seal problem with early '99s, and that's something he'll be checking.

Anything else I should look for or ask him about? The test drive was through some nice, curvy roads. That plus a decent price + 1yr warranty sold me.

Thanks!

Kevin

David · David's Garage

Good to have you here. It sounds like many of us tried and true air-cooled guys are seriously thinking about getting water cooled models, myself included.

There's a decent 996 forum here and also over on Rennlist.

jbrinkley · 03-19-2007, 08:13 AM

I have a feeling I'll bemaking some post like that soon, maybe of the 996tt variety, lots of info on rennlist Kevin

mcvgums · 03-19-2007, 09:48 AM

I am selling my 99, begrudgingly, because of my RSR restoration. I have thouroghly enjoyed it and will miss it. I have never had a problem, despite all the rumors these 996's are incredible!

Congratulations

Deschodt · 03-19-2007, 12:31 PM

Kevin, you are on the right site, but in the wrong sub-forum - try the 996/997 forum...

As for early 996s, yeah, RMS mostly. Bear in mind however that they are not the end of the world (quite easy to fix and cheaper than say, collapsed tensioners). Also keep in mind that worst case, a new crate motor can be installed for $10K using an independant mechanic.

They are fast fast cars....

brittbolen · 03-20-2007, 04:18 PM

me too, but Kevin we need some pictures!!!!!

I have a sickness! Another P-Car?!?!?!?

Britt

kevink07924 · 03-20-2007, 05:38 PM

http://kevin.kretz.net/albums/view.shtml?album=car

2002M3Drew · 03-20-2007, 07:38 PM

Does it have the LSD?

brittbolen · 03-20-2007, 08:53 PM

nice i just got a black one too! just replace those side marker lights, it makes a big difference...

look here for before http://eludicate.com/~bolen/tmp/c4/

and in my thread above for the after.

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kevink07924 · 03-21-2007, 01:21 AM

I don't know! Barring an ugly mechanical discovery, I'll take it tomorrow or Friday.

Don't know if it has LSD -since it wasn't mentioned I doubt it. But seller is an auto dealer selling a trade-in from second owner, so it's possible it's got it and they weren't aware.

Was it an expensive option? How can I tell once I've got it (other than spinning the tires and looking at the marks!)?

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

I just drove a '99 996 for the first time about a week ago and was impressed with the vehicle's performance and handling. As I have not driven any other Porsches besides my '74 911, I was curious and the car was incredibly fun to drive! Have a gret time with the car, you're at the right place!

brittbolen · 03-21-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally posted by kevink07924
How can I tell once I've got it (other than spinning the tires and looking at the marks!)?

Under the hood there is a sticker that lists all the option codes on the car when it was built. There are various decoders online that can be found with google...

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