Ben Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Subject to the OPC check, it appears I may have bought a Turbo today It's not the exterior colour I really wanted, but apart from that, the spec is perfect for me. 02/02 22k miles Artic/ Black leather Sports Seats Heated Seats Alcantara Headlining Sunroof BOSE Silver Dials Small Ali Pack Park Assist 6CD PCM (1!) Phone Module Probably more spec, but not sure I've geeked up enough on the 2002 996 specs! Wish me luck breaking the news to the wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Fantastic! Looking forward to hearing what you think. Tip or manual - or does it go without saying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 As long as I still have 2 legs it'll be a manual Porsche all day long There was a GT3 in the running, but it's not the right time for me to have another track biased car I won't get time to track. Rear seats are a must as I can take the little one(s) out for a blast as he's now getting into his cars at 20 months I'll tell you now what I think Sam, I want a remap and exhaust and some graphite wheels Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Ben, I fixed your image; cannot have such a fine car hiding ! You need to click the attachement to get the proper URL to the image (with a .jpg on the end) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Wish me luck breaking the news to the wife [/ QUOTE ] good luck with breaking the news dude - it looks brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Haha! Do the works to it. Do GruppeM make zorsts for the Turbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Sweet! Cracking cars, lucky swine!! Look forward to a write up and some pics when you get it, good luck with breaking the news to her indoors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Will you have it in time for the Essex Meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Sweet! Cracking cars, lucky swine!! Look forward to a write up and some pics when you get it, good luck with breaking the news to her indoors! [/ QUOTE ] Take her for a spin. She will soon understand. Very comfortable ride too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Top effort Bjacks. Hope you plan to preserve this low mileage example! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hope you plan to preserve this low mileage example! [/ QUOTE ] Yes and whatever you do dont drive it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 CG, you disappointed it isn't Lapis? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Na, I'm happy to keep lapis for the soft top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 One for the summer, one for the winter! Okay, why the hell not! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thanks chaps (and chap-ess!) I'll work out how to fix images soon! The wife's not interested in cars that much to be fair, she likes her X3 and that's about it - apart from the B5 RS4, she loved that - not suprising really after coming from a 100BHP Polo I'll try and run it standard all year, then start fiddling when I crave more. Just noticed, I left the exhaust tips off of the option list Not sure when I'll get it, depends when the 111 point check can be done. Cheers all Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'll try and run it standard all year [/ QUOTE ] Your going to run it longer than a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I'll try and run it standard all year [/ QUOTE ] Your going to run it longer than a year! [/ QUOTE ] I think I've reached the pinnacle of my motoring wish list (realistic one anyway!). I should be able to hang on to this car, depreciation usually makes me nervous and get rid of cars, but the 996 has done a lot of it's money loosing so hopefully it won't fall too much more in a year or two. The mileage should not accrue too much per annum, so in another 2 years it'll be lucky to have done 30k. This is all providing I've paid the right money for it, Turbo prices are all over the place at the moment, it's a nightmare. I've heard that people are paying thousands more for black cars. Manuals are hard to find, and there's loads about with odd specs. TTFN Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 you complete and utter swine Mr Jackson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] you complete and utter swine Mr Jackson! [/ QUOTE ] It was only a matter of time Simon Fingers crossed it's an X50 and he didn't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I want a remap and exhaust and some graphite wheels [/ QUOTE ] No where's that spare calendar, i'm opening a book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I should be able to hang on to this car, depreciation usually makes me nervous and get rid of cars, but the 996 has done a lot of it's money loosing so hopefully it won't fall too much more in a year or two. The mileage should not accrue too much per annum, so in another 2 years it'll be lucky to have done 30k. Ben [/ QUOTE ] I think they're cracking buys as there not really appreaciated enough at present. I think in a years time people will realise what an absolute performance bargain they are and prices will hold strong. Enjoy it ...... looks mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Looks gay Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3Will Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 great choice of car be prepared for outbreaks of mad giggling after going from 0.0 to 0.6 bar in no time... the acceleration is simply relentless. in any gear. but still, you'll be wanting a remapped ecu/filter and no.1 priority, uprated exhaust system, in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Right firstly I used to like you. Secondly I want a 996 turbo so much. Thirdly get a tubi fitted. Fourthly did I say you were a bastard? Cracking car, you bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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