steve 944t
Member
Hi all,
2 years of very happy 996 ownership came to a rather depressing end a couple of weeks ago when my beautiful Seal Grey 996 C2 went up in flames in front of my eyes. Cause unknown, but presumably an electrical fault of some kind. Gutted doesn't begin to describe it, but could have been much worse as the car was parked on the drive, right in front of the garage containing my beloved 944. Both cars were full of petrol at the time []. Fortunately the superb fire brigade arrived just in time to save the 944 and the house, but the 996 is no more. Blooming scary!
So, having received outstanding service to date from Esure, thoughts turn to a replacement. With a max budget of up to £30k, my initial thought was a 997 Carrera 2S. But the more I think about it, the more I wonder whether another 996 at half the price of the 997 would be a better bet. I loved the way the 996 drove and was in no hurry to replace it. A 996 turbo would probably make sense, but (lovely as they are) I just don't want one - I have the 944 for turbo kicks.
I am now thinking I should get another 996 C2, maybe with Aerokit this time if possible, then spend £5k or so making it perfect - suspension refresh, decent exhaust, wheel refurb, interior refresh if necessary, etc.. Nothing excessive as the 911 is/was my daily drive and family run-around
Not really sure what the point of this post is to be honest! I think I have just lost my car mojo at the moment and need to vent a bit []. I hope no one else has been in the same situation, but would be interested in hearing opinions on whether the 997 is £10k+ better than a well sorted 996.
2 years of very happy 996 ownership came to a rather depressing end a couple of weeks ago when my beautiful Seal Grey 996 C2 went up in flames in front of my eyes. Cause unknown, but presumably an electrical fault of some kind. Gutted doesn't begin to describe it, but could have been much worse as the car was parked on the drive, right in front of the garage containing my beloved 944. Both cars were full of petrol at the time []. Fortunately the superb fire brigade arrived just in time to save the 944 and the house, but the 996 is no more. Blooming scary!
So, having received outstanding service to date from Esure, thoughts turn to a replacement. With a max budget of up to £30k, my initial thought was a 997 Carrera 2S. But the more I think about it, the more I wonder whether another 996 at half the price of the 997 would be a better bet. I loved the way the 996 drove and was in no hurry to replace it. A 996 turbo would probably make sense, but (lovely as they are) I just don't want one - I have the 944 for turbo kicks.
I am now thinking I should get another 996 C2, maybe with Aerokit this time if possible, then spend £5k or so making it perfect - suspension refresh, decent exhaust, wheel refurb, interior refresh if necessary, etc.. Nothing excessive as the 911 is/was my daily drive and family run-around
Not really sure what the point of this post is to be honest! I think I have just lost my car mojo at the moment and need to vent a bit []. I hope no one else has been in the same situation, but would be interested in hearing opinions on whether the 997 is £10k+ better than a well sorted 996.