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Kevin Welch
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Welcome to Porsche ownership. Im sure you will enjoy it immensly.[
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TVR
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Thanks guys
Yeah the 996 is a great drive, you can cruise at a steady speed through town(suits the wife) or you can give it some stick and use the blinding point to point ability when you fancy having some fun. It seems like the car could be all things to all men (and the wife).
My last car was a TVR Tamora (as you can tell by my user name), and while I enjoyed driving it, it had a very narrow band of appeal. Great in a straight line, but not very good at much else. Plus I felt like something was going drop off it at any moment.
I'm definitely a Porsche convert now, all though I do plan a few mods for the 996. Think I'll start with the brakes and install some Pagid blues, brake lines and upgraded fluid. Hopefully get a bit more feed back through the pedal and an increase in stopping power. The brakes are the only thing I dislike about the car in standard trim
Yeah the 996 is a great drive, you can cruise at a steady speed through town(suits the wife) or you can give it some stick and use the blinding point to point ability when you fancy having some fun. It seems like the car could be all things to all men (and the wife).
My last car was a TVR Tamora (as you can tell by my user name), and while I enjoyed driving it, it had a very narrow band of appeal. Great in a straight line, but not very good at much else. Plus I felt like something was going drop off it at any moment.
I'm definitely a Porsche convert now, all though I do plan a few mods for the 996. Think I'll start with the brakes and install some Pagid blues, brake lines and upgraded fluid. Hopefully get a bit more feed back through the pedal and an increase in stopping power. The brakes are the only thing I dislike about the car in standard trim
Ricardo
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Glad you love the 996. I've a 3.4L C2 and all the "criticism" is complete tosh (I also owned a 3.2 Carrera for years).
Re modifying, a couple of lessons I've learnt:
- Sports exhaust transformed the car for me - I fitted a Fabspeed.
- Fitted an induction kit and filter that sounds great although whether it goes quicker I don't know.
- Fitted shims which help fill out the arches.
- Short shift kit is good and when you see the original plastic gubbings you'll be doubly pleased.
- Fitted lowering springs which completely ruined the ride and I'm now back on originals.
-Fitted a set of plates from eutags.com and everybody loves them.
Finally, my car felt down on power and the other day I had the airflow mass meter replaced which TRANSFORMED the piece. Going like a train now.
Enjoy
Re modifying, a couple of lessons I've learnt:
- Sports exhaust transformed the car for me - I fitted a Fabspeed.
- Fitted an induction kit and filter that sounds great although whether it goes quicker I don't know.
- Fitted shims which help fill out the arches.
- Short shift kit is good and when you see the original plastic gubbings you'll be doubly pleased.
- Fitted lowering springs which completely ruined the ride and I'm now back on originals.
-Fitted a set of plates from eutags.com and everybody loves them.
Finally, my car felt down on power and the other day I had the airflow mass meter replaced which TRANSFORMED the piece. Going like a train now.
Enjoy
Ricardo
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Graham - 7mm Porsche items all round and yes I used longer bolts. Whether u can get away with originals I don't know, but new ones suited me as old ones were corroded.
With hindsight I wish I'd gone wider as there is still a fair amount of "space" left. If u think you can get away with 15f and 20r then go for it - it'll look great!
With hindsight I wish I'd gone wider as there is still a fair amount of "space" left. If u think you can get away with 15f and 20r then go for it - it'll look great!
Dapster
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Russ - remember there is nothing as expensive as a cheap Porsche!
Regardless of what Porsche you are buying, make sure you get it checked by your local Porsche dealer, who, for a fee will give it the same check as if they were retailing it themselves. While private is the cheapest route, you may want to check the reputable specialists (say Camtune, Paragon, Charles Ivey, Autobahn etc) and see what the extra money gets you. Cheap Porsches are cheap for a reason.
Well looked after cars will treat you well regardless of mileage or which side the steering wheel is on. I'll leave it to the 996 experts to tell you what to look for (I'm looking too) but suggest you buy a copy of 911 and Porsche World who handily have the used 996 guide in this months issue.
Regardless of what Porsche you are buying, make sure you get it checked by your local Porsche dealer, who, for a fee will give it the same check as if they were retailing it themselves. While private is the cheapest route, you may want to check the reputable specialists (say Camtune, Paragon, Charles Ivey, Autobahn etc) and see what the extra money gets you. Cheap Porsches are cheap for a reason.
Well looked after cars will treat you well regardless of mileage or which side the steering wheel is on. I'll leave it to the 996 experts to tell you what to look for (I'm looking too) but suggest you buy a copy of 911 and Porsche World who handily have the used 996 guide in this months issue.
The features in the latest '911 World' contain a lot of good advice.
Agree, there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, although some people only find out the hard way. However, with care you should be able to find a good 996 for around £30k.
Alternatively, for that money, you should be able to find a very nice, low mileage Boxster S. If you don't need the rear seats, a newer Boxster S would be a better buy. I know what I would do.
Agree, there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, although some people only find out the hard way. However, with care you should be able to find a good 996 for around £30k.
Alternatively, for that money, you should be able to find a very nice, low mileage Boxster S. If you don't need the rear seats, a newer Boxster S would be a better buy. I know what I would do.
Dapster
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I'd buy that for a dollar. Top tip is to buy the very best car you can afford. For £25k you will get a tatty 996, patchy history and minicab mileage, but the same money will get you a fantastic 2.7 Boxster, and 30k will get you into a well loved and specced S.
I'd be looking at spending 35 if I was considering a 996.
Ess_Three
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I've recently had exactly this conversation with various insurance companies...
From my experience, I would suggest that any company with a dedicated Porsche scheme will deem factory and dealer fitted options as standard parts, whereas most of the 'budget' insurance companies will class them as modifications and either hike your premium up or refuse to pay out for and of the 'modified' parts.
It pays to ask the specific question though...
From my experience, I would suggest that any company with a dedicated Porsche scheme will deem factory and dealer fitted options as standard parts, whereas most of the 'budget' insurance companies will class them as modifications and either hike your premium up or refuse to pay out for and of the 'modified' parts.
It pays to ask the specific question though...
topgearuk
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I should be getting her this afternoon [], if they can get it MOT'ed and valeted before it gets dark out.
it's done 28,000 FPSH, and it's just under £40k
I ended up getting a very good deal in part ex my TT conv 225 as I was gonna wait until spring time but this came up and the offer was to good to miss
], if they can get it MOT'ed and valeted before it gets dark out.it's done 28,000 FPSH, and it's just under £40k
I ended up getting a very good deal in part ex my TT conv 225 as I was gonna wait until spring time but this came up and the offer was to good to miss
thirteeneast
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Hi Welcome,
Don't really have any tips part from have fun!.
Don't really have any tips part from have fun!.
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