what is an 'early' 3.4 996?
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jonny996 said:
I'm feeling guilty, I've been having thoughts lately about changing my 996.1 for a Gransport.
I know I shouldn't, I've got mine sorted with Hartech rebuild & new MO30 suspension in last 6K miles but the shining pictures jump out at me. This lockdown is doing weird things to my mind
Keep us posted if you decide to sell. I know a couple of people half interested in buying. I'm even tempted to buy a 2nd myself.I know I shouldn't, I've got mine sorted with Hartech rebuild & new MO30 suspension in last 6K miles but the shining pictures jump out at me. This lockdown is doing weird things to my mind
mattman said:
Thanks guys, sold my gen2 Boxster S last year and want another Porsche, but fancy a 911 this time. A gen 2 997 is out of budget, so would prefer to go as early 996 as I can, ambers and all.
Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
Most of your Boxster knowledge should transfer right over, as you're looking for a tip I would have thought the market will be a lot more buyer friendly, it seems like the decent manuals are sold almost before they hit the market.Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
mattman said:
Thanks guys, sold my gen2 Boxster S last year and want another Porsche, but fancy a 911 this time. A gen 2 997 is out of budget, so would prefer to go as early 996 as I can, ambers and all.
Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
Why not look at that tip I posted on the previous page?Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
Looks good value to me and would be a good few grand higher were it a manual.
I did consider it myself but went the other way and got something else instead yesterday.
PGNSagaris said:
mattman said:
Thanks guys, sold my gen2 Boxster S last year and want another Porsche, but fancy a 911 this time. A gen 2 997 is out of budget, so would prefer to go as early 996 as I can, ambers and all.
Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
Why not look at that tip I posted on the previous page?Know what to look for mechanically on the Boxster, so assume most would apply here as well.
Good tip on the paddles, think that will make a difference
Looks good value to me and would be a good few grand higher were it a manual.
I did consider it myself but went the other way and got something else instead yesterday.
I really can’t see me going to any other brand other than Porsche now, after 3 Boxsters & a 911. 
Mariosbt said:
I’ve had a Tiptronic for 7 years... no problem. Love it. Had the gearbox fluid changed 2 years ago and it felt like a brand new gearbox. To be fair, before I got the Porsche bug, I had Mercs for about 10 years. With a Mercedes you struggle to find a manual. I really can’t see me going to any other brand other than Porsche now, after 3 Boxsters & a 911.
Gearbox service is the next job on my to do list I really can’t see me going to any other brand other than Porsche now, after 3 Boxsters & a 911. barryrs said:
Mariosbt said:
I’ve had a Tiptronic for 7 years... no problem. Love it. Had the gearbox fluid changed 2 years ago and it felt like a brand new gearbox. To be fair, before I got the Porsche bug, I had Mercs for about 10 years. With a Mercedes you struggle to find a manual. I really can’t see me going to any other brand other than Porsche now, after 3 Boxsters & a 911.
Gearbox service is the next job on my to do list I really can’t see me going to any other brand other than Porsche now, after 3 Boxsters & a 911. 
I picked this up, C4 3.4 that has been used properly, owner used it as his daily for the last 10 years doing around 8k miles a year, until last year where it only did a couple of thousand due to lockdown.
Now at 132k, but has a folder absolutely full of history with just about all the niggly bits sorted in the last 3 years and 14k miles.
Suspension overhail (M030 from factory), brake lines, climate lines and compressor, coolant lines, gearbox rebuild with new clutch and rms seal replaced and ims checked and the list goes on. Around £10k of invoices in the last 3 years. He thought it was a forever car, but house move and need for cash changed that.
It needs a bit of paint or laquer on the rear wing and.....that's about it.
Oh, and there is a bit of an annoying dah vibration pulling away or in 2nd at low revs, going to have to hunt that down!
Needs a new battery too, going to order an AGM Bosch 05.
I was going to order some new seat covers as the leather was looking 20 years old, but I used furniture clinics super string cleaner (only use that s
t once!) yesterday and within an hour it was looking nice and factory matte. Result.
Need to decide whether to do a console delete or put in a double din or even the Porsche PCCM Plus.
I went out for a blat around last night instead of opening a bottle of red, 2 hours just going round some of my favourite B roads just for the sake of it. Don't think I have done that in a car for 10 years or more, not even with the Z4 coupe, the Boxster S, probably not since I had the M3 CSL.
These are an absolute bargain now and really do feel like the last of an era. Even though the lockdown has crucified my business, and buying another car right now is totally irresponsible, I thought if I don't do it now I probably never will. Plus it has stopped me looking at £50k 991's.
Now at 132k, but has a folder absolutely full of history with just about all the niggly bits sorted in the last 3 years and 14k miles.
Suspension overhail (M030 from factory), brake lines, climate lines and compressor, coolant lines, gearbox rebuild with new clutch and rms seal replaced and ims checked and the list goes on. Around £10k of invoices in the last 3 years. He thought it was a forever car, but house move and need for cash changed that.
It needs a bit of paint or laquer on the rear wing and.....that's about it.
Oh, and there is a bit of an annoying dah vibration pulling away or in 2nd at low revs, going to have to hunt that down!
Needs a new battery too, going to order an AGM Bosch 05.
I was going to order some new seat covers as the leather was looking 20 years old, but I used furniture clinics super string cleaner (only use that s
t once!) yesterday and within an hour it was looking nice and factory matte. Result. Need to decide whether to do a console delete or put in a double din or even the Porsche PCCM Plus.
I went out for a blat around last night instead of opening a bottle of red, 2 hours just going round some of my favourite B roads just for the sake of it. Don't think I have done that in a car for 10 years or more, not even with the Z4 coupe, the Boxster S, probably not since I had the M3 CSL.
These are an absolute bargain now and really do feel like the last of an era. Even though the lockdown has crucified my business, and buying another car right now is totally irresponsible, I thought if I don't do it now I probably never will. Plus it has stopped me looking at £50k 991's.
on the road to Barrow-in-Furness.GR_TVR said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Oh dear! What happened? Did your mate not sell it in the end? Hopefully everyone was OK.
Presume diesel on a wet roundabout but the back end just went and off into the scenery he went.
GT6 Jonsey said:
On no is the the low mile minter from a few pages back ? Gutted.
Aye, such a shame as it was on my drive a week ago and it was looking and sounding gorgeous.Luckily he had an agreed value policy and gets to keep what’s left of it, a great re-she’ll project for someone.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Aye, such a shame as it was on my drive a week ago and it was looking and sounding gorgeous.
Luckily he had an agreed value policy and gets to keep what’s left of it, a great re-she’ll project for someone.
Massive shame - seemed a really nice car and very unfortunate timing for him.Luckily he had an agreed value policy and gets to keep what’s left of it, a great re-she’ll project for someone.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
GR_TVR said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Oh dear! What happened? Did your mate not sell it in the end? Hopefully everyone was OK.
Presume diesel on a wet roundabout but the back end just went and off into the scenery he went.
Used the 996 for the first time in a while yesterday. Quick 5 minutes round the block just to check all is well before a trip out today. This morning I found the windows absolutely drenched on the inside. Pointless pics below. Water actually trickling down the front screen. I had a bit of condensation when my front drains were blocked but I cleared them out maybe 12 months ago. Could they be clogged up already. Obviously I'll be checking them soon but are there any others to check. I've got a niggling suspicion that this may be coming from somewhere at the back as my rear window was just as bad as the front. Could a warm engine be pushing water through to the cabin some how.
ATM said:
Used the 996 for the first time in a while yesterday. Quick 5 minutes round the block just to check all is well before a trip out today. This morning I found the windows absolutely drenched on the inside. Pointless pics below. Water actually trickling down the front screen. I had a bit of condensation when my front drains were blocked but I cleared them out maybe 12 months ago. Could they be clogged up already. Obviously I'll be checking them soon but are there any others to check. I've got a niggling suspicion that this may be coming from somewhere at the back as my rear window was just as bad as the front. Could a warm engine be pushing water through to the cabin some how.
Unless you park beneath the leafiest tree that ever leafed I can't see your drains blocking that quickly, obviously worth a quick glance beneath the scuttle covers though. Must be getting in somewhere else, door membranes as mentioned or rear wiper seal? Don't think you've got a sunroof so not that unless you do have one!As an aside good to meet a fellow threadist in B&Q Old Kent Road yesterday, clearly the South London DIY emporium of choice for those in the know.
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