The Affordable 996 Thread

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

Little JB weld on that cylinder and it's good as new!

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

84k miles, $16,995
2000 Porsche Carrera

Fawk!!!! Wish I had the money laying around!

[LeeH]

The perfect commuter for Sidney...

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera C2S 996

[porsche4life]

Honestly I'd rather have the red...


I could get away with something slightly less sensible now with my 6 mile commute. As long as it has something that resembles seats the kids can fit in. I've only got to drive them a mile from day care to home!

[onewhippedpuppy]

You can totally haul kids in a 996, especially just two. I even had a car seat in mine at one point.

[Scuba Steve]

Hmm, looks like the back end is sitting a little hi

... Ohhh....

[1990C4S]

Are the targa's terrible? Too heavy up top?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/5508261791.html

Cheap 4, low mileage....

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5515603000.html

[M.D. Holloway]

I think I'm gonna fly out and take a look at this one:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/663810971/overview/

If its what I think it is I'm gonna buy it. Comments?

[greglepore]

Nice turbo, but wood in a Porsche? Need to get a c/f interior kit or something quick.

[motion]

Originally Posted by M.D. Holloway

I think I'm gonna fly out and take a look at this one:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/663810971/overview/

If its what I think it is I'm gonna buy it. Comments?

That interior is a bit hard on the eyes. And, a tip?

[Amail]

Originally Posted by motion

That interior is a bit hard on the eyes. And, a tip?

My sentiments exactly, but maybe that's what you're into. An ass for every seat, amiright?

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Fawk!!!! Wish I had the money laying around!

LOL, that's ironic because I do and have been trying to talk myself out of buying that car for two days. I'll probably cave and contact the seller this weekend.



Lesson to the younger generation:
If you spend your entire life saving every penny and not spending anything on yourself, when you get older you'll find that you are so conditioned you don't know how to spend money on yourself.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Here's the option list on that TT Mike:

06/2002
VIN:
WP0AB29932S687168
Price:
$132,910.00
Exterior:
Lapis Blue Metallic
Interior:
Natural Leather Brown
Warranty Start:
July 01, 2002
Additional Equipment
04
Natural Leather Brown
446
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
513
Lumbar Support-Right Seat
586
Lumbar Support-Left Seat
635
Parking Assist System
696
AM/FM Radio with CD Player
982
Supple Leather Front and Rear
999
Special Instructions
E3
Lapis Blue Metallic Top
E71
Light Wood Interior Package
M6F
Metropol Blue Floor Mat
X99
Natural Leather Code - PAG
XPB
3-Spoke Str Whl-Lt Wood/Lther
XSC
Porsche Crest in Headrest
Z34
Deviating Carpet Color
Z84
Stitch F/R Seats - Dev. Color
Z88
Door & Dash Stitch - Dev Color

I've noticed that you like the burl wood, different strokes for different folks. But definitely ask about the condition of the wood, if the car has sat in the sun the finish will fake and become milky, the clearcoat will crack, and the wood will fade. Those parts add up quickly if you have to replace them, even just going back to standard plastic 996 bits. That car has also been lowered, so definitely ask about that. It also has the PSE style sport exhaust tips that were optional but don't show up on the factory option list, I would ask if it has a sport exhaust. Maybe someone just swapped the tips too.

[911boost]

Mike, from what I have read the wood makes it tougher to sell, and can fade pretty quickly.

Also, I'd be worried about the K&N. Is it an X50 car (I have the same exhaust tips on my car, after one of the stock ones came apart at speed on the interstate I got some GT2 take offs...).

2002 is a good year because you do not have to deal with the MOST system if you want to change the head unit.

The exterior color is nice.

[911boost]

Matt covered a lot of what I saying.....

[M.D. Holloway]

Awesome suggestions and insight! Yes, I do like wood, if it is real. And yes I want a TIP. I am of the mindset now that shifting is a pain especially in traffic. I like simple and frankly a go peddle and a stop peddle is enough for me. While I enjoy driving my Targa, the stop and go around here is just a pain in the arse. Sorry, I am lazy and admit it.

[sammyg2]

I don't mind the manual trans, the car will see weekend-once in a while-special occasion type of use, definitely not a daily commuter car.

That's what the pickemup is for.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by motion

Maybe it will help alleviate a bit of your grouchiness

Gonna take allot more than that

[onewhippedpuppy]

Do it Sammy!

[eastbay]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

84k miles, $16,995
2000 Porsche Carrera

Nice exterior with the Aero kit and the BBS wheels, but no full leather interior would be a deal killer for me.