My old car in Total 911

[hendy]

After some of the slatings going on here today I am slightly reluctant to post this, and also I am not trying to start another 993/996 debate.

But the current owner of my old 996 contacted me me to let me know that the car was featured in this months Total 911. I am receiving this mag at the moment thanks to the 3 issues for a pound deal that someone posted on here recently and it was great to see it again.

Just thought I'd share as it made for quite interesting reading. He was considering swapping his (my old) 996 C4S for a 993 C4S



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[MikeO996]

Great to read a positive comparison of the 996 for once - and the following article by John Boggiano was positive too - 'bout time too.

[warp9]

Is that like seeing an ex in readers wifes?

[jackal]

car shape looks good

awful lighting though

[Crimp a Length!]

Interesting read.
I agree with it, i owned a 993C4S and looks and sound aside it was the most boring 911 i have owned, preferred the Supersport i owned after if it and before it if i'm honest.
Always loved the look of a 996C4S and with the switchable exhaust IMO still the best sounding.
I'd keep the 10k in the bank and have a 996C4S or be sensible and just opt for a 996 turbo, but as the owner states thats another story.

[GFWilliams]

The photography for that feature was done by //Dean

I think that it is the scan that makes the lighting look blown out, as it would not be like Dean at all to not have top notch photography

Nice car also

[hendy]

GFWilliams said:

The photography for that feature was done by //Dean

I think that it is the scan that makes the lighting look blown out, as it would not be like Dean at all to not have top notch photography

Nice car also

Could well be the scanner. It was done very quickly with a low quality 3 in 1 type scanner.

Apologies to the photographer for not doing it justice. They look pretty good in the mag!

[Jon_Bentley]

Whats with the red reflector stripe on the bottom of the engine compartment lid? Ive not seen that before (and mine doesnt have one!) was that standard on just the C4S or somthing else?

Jon

[73 Duchess]

Great article, also the 75 mile 964 is a good read too.

[warmfuzzies]

73 Duchess said:

Great article, also the 75 mile 964 is a good read too.

It would have been better if they could make their minds up whether its a C2 or C4 though, the typos had me cringing.

k

[Great Pretender]

Jon_Bentley said:

Whats with the red reflector stripe on the bottom of the engine compartment lid? Ive not seen that before (and mine doesnt have one!) was that standard on just the C4S or somthing else?

Jon

With respect Jon: do you live in a hole?

Notwithstanding the Gen 1 997 4S, the red reflector strip is a Carerra 4S signature for the water-cooled cars.

[gary11]

Great Pretender said:

Jon_Bentley said:

Whats with the red reflector stripe on the bottom of the engine compartment lid? Ive not seen that before (and mine doesnt have one!) was that standard on just the C4S or somthing else?

Jon

With respect Jon: do you live in a hole?

Notwithstanding the Gen 1 997 4S, the red reflector strip is a Carerra 4S signature for the water-cooled cars.

To make it "look" a bit more like a real (993) porsche!
touchpaper lit standing well back.

[Daggerpie]

Jon_Bentley said:

Whats with the red reflector stripe on the bottom of the engine compartment lid? Ive not seen that before (and mine doesnt have one!) was that standard on just the C4S or somthing else?

Jon

Fair play, thats a craaaacker!!

[Zingari]

Spoilt for choice? The only water in a Porker should be in the screen wash bottle.

[hendy]

hendy said:

I am not trying to start another 993/996 debate

[Tino]

Zingari said:

Spoilt for choice? The only water in a Porker should be in the screen wash bottle.

And on the floor through leaking rust holes?

[Homer J]

hendy said:

After some of the slatings going on here today I am slightly reluctant to post this, and also I am not trying to start another 993/996 debate.

But the current owner of my old 996 contacted me me to let me know that the car was featured in this months Total 911. I am receiving this mag at the moment thanks to the 3 issues for a pound deal that someone posted on here recently and it was great to see it again.

Just thought I'd share as it made for quite interesting reading. He was considering swapping his (my old) 996 C4S for a 993 C4S



Rest of pages here

Is this a p1ss take? Did Total 993 magazine REALLY print that article.

Or is this some kind of internet scam

[gary11]

Homer J said:

hendy said:

After some of the slatings going on here today I am slightly reluctant to post this, and also I am not trying to start another 993/996 debate.

But the current owner of my old 996 contacted me me to let me know that the car was featured in this months Total 911. I am receiving this mag at the moment thanks to the 3 issues for a pound deal that someone posted on here recently and it was great to see it again.

Just thought I'd share as it made for quite interesting reading. He was considering swapping his (my old) 996 C4S for a 993 C4S



Rest of pages here

Is this a p1ss take? Did Total 993 magazine REALLY print that article.

Or is this some kind of internet scam

Well its funny you should say that i was thinking myself hmmmmmmmm.

Edited by gary11 on Wednesday 31st March 13:40

[monthefish]

gary11 said:

Homer J said:

hendy said:

After some of the slatings going on here today I am slightly reluctant to post this, and also I am not trying to start another 993/996 debate.

But the current owner of my old 996 contacted me me to let me know that the car was featured in this months Total 911. I am receiving this mag at the moment thanks to the 3 issues for a pound deal that someone posted on here recently and it was great to see it again.

Just thought I'd share as it made for quite interesting reading. He was considering swapping his (my old) 996 C4S for a 993 C4S



Rest of pages here

Is this a p1ss take? Did Total 993 magazine REALLY print that article.

Or is this some kind of internet scam

Well its funny you should say that i was thinking myself hmmmmmmmm.

Maybe it's due to go to print tomorrow...

[CraigW]

i read it last night, slightly dull read to be honest. C4S looked nice though