996.1 - Do I go for a 4 or a 2

996.1 - Do I go for a 4 or a 2

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Animal

5,246 posts

267 months

Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Seems like a lot to pay for the age/mileage, but it seems as though it's in great condition.

griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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The RPM car looks good value to me. A manual m030 car with 70k miles and fpsh is worth a premium. This one comes from a well respected specialist, with probably £2500 of pre sales work and a clean bill of health.

However those don't look like hard-back sports seats to me, which in combination with grey leather (which I tried but cannot abide) would put me off.

PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Random and possibly a stupid question....but could you dye all the leather black ??

I'm guessing if you buy a car with an interior you're not crazy for, dyeing will be cheaper than a re-trim.


EGTE

996 posts

181 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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I think all modern leathers are sealed (so all this guff about feeding them is.....well, guff).

So dyeing is highly unlikely to work.

Magic919

14,126 posts

200 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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You'd have it painted.

PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Understood, thanks.

Shaoxter

4,048 posts

123 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Loads of black interiors out there, it's by far the most common.
Really would not entertain repainting or retrimming the interior, costs a lot and will probably decrease resale value due to non-originality. Keep looking!

I'd say go for either a 2 or 4S, the 4 is in a bit of no-man's land: same narrow body but heavier than the 2, doesn't have the brakes/suspension or good looks from the 4S.

But can you really say no to this... still turn back to look at that ass every time I park smile

griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Shaoxter said:
Loads of black interiors out there, it's by far the most common.
Really would not entertain repainting or retrimming the interior, costs a lot and will probably decrease resale value due to non-originality. Keep looking!

I'd say go for either a 2 or 4S, the 4 is in a bit of no-man's land: same narrow body but heavier than the 2, doesn't have the brakes/suspension or good looks from the 4S.
I agree re the leather. There's a lot of it, and recolouring or retrimming will be very expensive.

But as a plain old 4 owner I have to disagree with the rest!

For sure the 2 is the purist choice, especially with a working lsd. The 4 is different, with its own balance of benefits.

The 4S is larger, heavier, greater unsprung weight. I can't see the point myself - unless it's a bona fide turbo, which has different benefits again.

But the OP is asking about 996.1s, so the 4S isn't in play anyway.

fredt

847 posts

146 months

Thursday 3rd December 2015
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4s for me (not and S but love the pic!)


or 40 years edition


Edited by fredt on Thursday 3rd December 09:53

griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Good shout on the anniversary. Asking prices have increased a lot over the last few years.

Bit of an odd ball imho though. Great mechanical spec, but the worst of all worlds looks wise (I stress imho).

PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Thanks for all the input guys.

I have now bought the 996.1 at RPM......amazing condition for the age.

Also, did not pay list.....but then added lots of extra goodies.........

- Lightweight Clutch and Flywheel
- CRS Sports exhaust
- RSS Engine Mounts
- Anti Roll Bars
- Low temp thermostat
- 18" Gold OZ Alleggerita Lightweight Alloys
- Full Geo Setup for fast Road/Track use
- Racing Brake Fluid

Future plans include recaro pole positions, momo steering wheel and doing the full CSR treatment

As an aside RPM are very, very good people to deal with. Fastidious.

Now the wait begins.......bounce

braddo

10,399 posts

187 months

Thursday 3rd December 2015
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PGNCerbera said:
Thanks for all the input guys.

I have now bought the 996.1 at RPM......amazing condition for the age.

Also, did not pay list.....but then added lots of extra goodies.........

- Lightweight Clutch and Flywheel
- CRS Sports exhaust
- RSS Engine Mounts
- Anti Roll Bars
- Low temp thermostat
- 18" Gold OZ Alleggerita Lightweight Alloys
- Full Geo Setup for fast Road/Track use
- Racing Brake Fluid

Future plans include recaro pole positions, momo steering wheel and doing the full CSR treatment

As an aside RPM are very, very good people to deal with. Fastidious.

Now the wait begins.......bounce
Sounds awesome, nice work! thumbup

When I read the advert i thought, "Hopefully they haven't changed the clutch just yet as i would want to put a lightweight flywheel in there." biggrin

griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Friday 4th December 2015
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Brilliant, well done. Good call on the upgrades too. I've never spent any money with RPM, but I dropped in once and they took an hour to show me round.

I shall be going there for servicing.

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Friday 4th December 2015
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Yep, took my brother there and they gave him a tour as well.

His C4S will be going in there for it's servicing now too!

tyrrell

1,670 posts

207 months

Saturday 5th December 2015
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Congratulations the car looks stunning cool

monthefish

20,439 posts

230 months

Saturday 5th December 2015
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Shaoxter said:
I'd say go for either a 2 or 4S, the 4 is in a bit of no-man's land: same narrow body but heavier than the 2, doesn't have the brakes/suspension or good looks from the 4S.
4: same slender unbloated looks of the 2, but with the additional traction of the 4S and lighter than a 4S as well.

Best of both worlds.

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Saturday 5th December 2015
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tyrrell said:
Congratulations the car looks stunning cool
Thank you beer

Animal

5,246 posts

267 months

Saturday 5th December 2015
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I was tempted myself, damn you!

(But congrats too!)

monthefish

20,439 posts

230 months

Thursday 11th February 2016
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PGNCerbera said:
Thanks for all the input guys.

I have now bought the 996.1 at RPM......amazing condition for the age.

Also, did not pay list.....but then added lots of extra goodies.........

- Lightweight Clutch and Flywheel
- CRS Sports exhaust
- RSS Engine Mounts
- Anti Roll Bars
- Low temp thermostat
- 18" Gold OZ Alleggerita Lightweight Alloys
- Full Geo Setup for fast Road/Track use
- Racing Brake Fluid

Future plans include recaro pole positions, momo steering wheel and doing the full CSR treatment

As an aside RPM are very, very good people to deal with. Fastidious.

Now the wait begins.......bounce
How's it looking now?

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Thursday 11th February 2016
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All good still. In fact, loving it.

It's a lot more raw than the C4 Tip I had six years ago, mostly as a result of the upgrades I've done but also being a manual with the m030.

In fact, I have barely driven there M5 since it has arrived and so that will go very shortly once I fix a coolant issue it has developed.

With regards ongoing work.....short term, definitely a SSK, possibly a deep sump oil pan, and possibly some Fuchs for my daily driving and keep the OZ's for track only.

Long term.....the full CSR treatment.






Edited by PGNCerbera on Thursday 11th February 20:11