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Just wanted to thank everyone and specifically Imran for all the help n advice as I've hopefully got my 993 at last! Not picking up for a week or two but am over the moon. Have hopefully sorted a beautiful 1997 C2S in fantastic condition. Light grey interior with hardback seats and in the rarer blue colour, 6 spd manual.
Impeccable sh and only some very very minor niggles on the inspection report which we've reached agreement on sorting. The previous owner has looked after it so well. 308 quid insurance from classic line after being put onto them again by Imran, all this after he threw me the keys to his 911 Turbo as well for V Max :-)
Chuffed and excited as it drives like a good un. Roll on summer!
Impeccable sh and only some very very minor niggles on the inspection report which we've reached agreement on sorting. The previous owner has looked after it so well. 308 quid insurance from classic line after being put onto them again by Imran, all this after he threw me the keys to his 911 Turbo as well for V Max :-)
Chuffed and excited as it drives like a good un. Roll on summer!
Only got one really. Not had time to get more from owner. Hopefully pick it up next weekend.
Needed heat shields sorting on exhaust as corroded away around bolts and fixings. Window switch. Bumpstops are slightly age perished but not concerned as its on original shocks and at some point will need new but fine for now. Very slight weep from timing chain cover but nothing needing attention. Report was v thorough. For an 18 yr old car its absolutely immaculate
Wozy68 said:
Well done. 
I have a feeling your initial budget for a 993 has been surpassed a little. Enjoy, summers on its way .. Saying that, a 993 is for all weather.
That fairly well sums up the current fiscal position lol. Wife was really looking forward to that bathroom as well. Man maths says though you simply cant turn down chance of a private sale ocd clean C2S in the right colour. Wife suprisingly on board as she thinks its beautiful. I have a feeling your initial budget for a 993 has been surpassed a little. Enjoy, summers on its way .. Saying that, a 993 is for all weather.
IMIA said:
Crimp said:
IMIA said:
Superb! Stunning coke bottle shape the wide body 993.
Heres a 993 with body colour wheel centres and hardbacks! I prefer the shape of your car without spoilers etc
http://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/756524-pts-fe...
Love that.Heres a 993 with body colour wheel centres and hardbacks! I prefer the shape of your car without spoilers etc
http://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/756524-pts-fe...
I really like that look. Maybe its personal choice and at least if i tried it i could go back to standard fairly easily as a friend runs a wheel re-finishing place. I assume the turbo type rear deck spoiler would bolt straight on and also be removed easily etc? Not going to jump into doing it but just a thought
g7jhp said:
IMIA said:
yep Chris mentioned he was thinking of colour coding or going black on wheels. Personally I'd leave them silver but thats just me. I would colour code the hard backs though. Being a beardo in the making I'd also return the side lights and indicators to ambers! Beautiful car - has to be in the reckoning for best looking 911ever.
Don't think dark blue or black would work on turbo twists. Might be interesting in GT Silver or a subtle shade like Weiss Gold (as seen on the 997 GT2 RS) as it's a good contrast to blue.
One thing i did like was seeing every single mot and service invoice. All the emissions data is clean as a whistle. Its got a black leather 3 sooke if i recall porsche steering wheel but the rather garish blue original is included.
Engine was mint from cold not a rattle and drove really well. It is on original oe suspension but didnt feel tired or creaky in any way.
Cant wait to get out driving it! New favourite toy!
Engine was mint from cold not a rattle and drove really well. It is on original oe suspension but didnt feel tired or creaky in any way.
Cant wait to get out driving it! New favourite toy!
Orangecurry said:
Congrats.
Nearly all of the widebodied cars were MY97.
According to PCGB, for the manual 2wd, in the UK there were 42 in 96, 197 in 97 and 12 in 98.
is it worth joining PCGB at all? i dont have time for loads of events but are there any worthwhile discounts etc? Nearly all of the widebodied cars were MY97.
According to PCGB, for the manual 2wd, in the UK there were 42 in 96, 197 in 97 and 12 in 98.
i'm in the Sunbeam Lotus club and Ducati owners clubs for the insurance discount benefits which do save a few quid.
Orangecurry said:
TIPEC or PCGB allow you a 10% discount at the OPC.
But just asking at my 'local' OPC gets me a discount, and I'm not a high volume customer.
You'd be better off saving up for the inevitable suspension refresh
yea its in my mind for the future, 71k on oe suspension. still drives superb at present. But just asking at my 'local' OPC gets me a discount, and I'm not a high volume customer.
You'd be better off saving up for the inevitable suspension refresh
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