Help finding a 996 turbo......

[g7jhp]

......ideally seal/slate grey, manual, sports seats, black leather, below 50k miles, 2002 on.

[g7jhp]

Yes, no sports seats and a little old.

[g7jhp]

Leigh996tt said:

g7jhp said:

Yes, no sports seats and a little old.

Yeah, picked up on that about the seats, but still a 2002 car

The sports exhaust fitted may make up for the lack of seats, which could probably be retro fitted for less than an exhaust, if that's something you would have planned for?

Good points and valid points especially as I'll stick a plate on anyway.

On the seats it's just a personal preference and I think it adds to the appeal of the car. I had thought about the option of retro fitting seats if necessary, but it's expensive to do well.

Keep them coming please

Edited by g7jhp on Friday 30th September 06:36

[g7jhp]

maxpaul said:

Hi
Colour makes a big difference grey will mark and show age Black and Blue not so much. Just my thoughts and obversations.

Paul

Thanks Paul.

I presume you are referring to the seat colour rather than exterior paint colour? I could live with a dark blue leather, not grey or beige or red!

[g7jhp]

Digga said:

I go under the knife (again) next month to remove some metalwork from an emergency shoulder re-build - apparently motorsport is not the only passtime that can be dangerous.

If that were not the case, you might have competition. Happy hunting and post pics when you (hopefully) find one!

FWIW, somehow I feel the 996t is aesthetically more pleasing (exterior NOT interior) than the 997t, whilst the C2s are the oter way around. All IMHO, of course.

Sounds painful! Hopefully my search won't be althought prepared to wait for the right car

[g7jhp]

Vron said:

g7jhp said:

Vron said:

I've been browsing for a long time about buying a 996 turbo with the spec I want - sports seats are one of them (embossed too) and there are surprisingly few turbo's specced with them.

What spec are you looking for?

Not a black / blue interior
Must be tiptronic
Must have aluminium dials
Must have sat nav
Not silver exterior.


This is pretty much my perfect car but I think its too expensive for a 2002

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3161238.htm

Good to see we're not in competition. I'll let you know it I see any matching your description!

[g7jhp]

Vron said:

Not a black / blue interior
Must be tiptronic
Must have aluminium dials
Must have sat nav
Not silver exterior.


This is pretty much my perfect car but I think its too expensive for a 2002

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3161238.htm

Doesn't look bad to me if it ticks all your preferences!

Have a look and make Joel an offer!

Edited by g7jhp on Saturday 8th October 20:19

[g7jhp]

Must be:

Seal/Slate grey exterior
Black leather interior
Manual
Sports seats
Below 50k miles
2002 on.

[g7jhp]

lanesra10 said:

and this one, its near mint

http://www.northway.co.uk/16821/npl_stock.htm

you should be able to reduce that by £1000

It doesn't have sports seats, which are a must for me.

Thanks for recommending anyway.

[g7jhp]

daveyb662 said:

Is manual a must?
I know of one to your exact spec except its tip...

Yes it is a must. I'll just keep looking until the right car comes up. Thanks

[g7jhp]

lanesra10 said:

I've found the sport seats uncomfortable for any length of time and you could always buy a set of fronts or better sport seats and keep the originals for when you sell on!.

Got excited,I thought you'd posted a car for me to look at!

[g7jhp]

ashway said:

g7jhp said:

Must be:

Seal/Slate grey exterior
Black leather interior
Manual
Sports seats
Below 50k miles
2002 on.

rpr626 has a slate grey turbo s

http://www.rpr626.co.uk/html/porsche-cars-for-sale...

Edited by ashway on Wednesday 26th October 09:45

Looks lovely, but no Sports Seat sand lot of money even for a turbo S, when you look at how 997 turbo prices are coming down.

[g7jhp]

Any new Seal Grey 996 turbo up for sale?

[g7jhp]

Has anyone had a look at the Seal Grey 996 turbo at Harbour Cars? here

It hasn't got sports seats and is top £ and has been on sale for a while.

Thoughts?

[g7jhp]

monthefish said:

I thought all 'S's had a 'Turbo S' badge on the centre console?

That one's gone.

We maybe in a recession but good 996 turbo are in short supply and demand.

Lots of high mileage tips around but not many low mileage manuals!

Keep sending me those suggestions

[g7jhp]

How are you enjoying your turbo S erics? Worth the extra over a standard car?

[g7jhp]

How are you enjoying your turbo S erics? Worth the extra over a standard car?

[g7jhp]

andyeds1234 said:

A bit pricey, but how about this?

http://sis.virtual-showroom.co.uk/(dzjpd145atkfpr5...

Thanks but a fiver off £40k and it's got almost 60k on the clock seems steep! (Even for a turbo S, it's too close to 997 turbo money)!

[g7jhp]

Funny with a lack of good cars coming onto the market you do start to look at what else is about 996 GT3 mk2, 993 C4S, V8 Vantage etc (even another 3.2 Carrera).

Must keep focused

[g7jhp]

andyeds1234 said:

g7jhp said:

Thanks but a fiver off £40k and it's got almost 60k on the clock seems steep! (Even for a turbo S, it's too close to 997 turbo money)!

Yeah miles are a bit high, but its a one owner car and still in Porsche warranty.
if I were in the market, I would bid them what you want to pay and see what happens...

I may have if it was Seal/Slate Grey but black's a PITA to keep clean!