996 C4S

[KungFuPanda]

After having an Audi TT, C6 S6 and more recently a Range Rover Vogue TDV8, I thought it was time to get something decent to drive. I don't know why I went for the Range Rover after the S6. I think I just fancied a change. Having a mild winter didn't help which meant the 4x4 didn't get to experience any extreme weather. Anyway, I never gelled with the car so got rid of it after 8 months to be replaced by this...







It's a 2002 C4S manual. Picked it up with a fresh MOT, new set of N rated Bridgestones, fully stamped service book, new service and PDI by the local OPC. There is also a file full of invoices to show the car has really been cared for. The best bit is the car has had a full engine rebuild by Hartech a mere 6,000 miles ago at a cost to the previous owner of nearly £8,000. Upgraded IMS and liners have been done which means that I don't need to worry about impending engine failure.

I'll update this post with more pictures once I've had it detailed...

[leglessAlex]

Looks lovely, although I can't work out if I like the wheels or not. I think I do.

Detailed! It looks bloody shiny in the last pic!

[KungFuPanda]

The turbo style wheels come standard with the C4S. I think Porsche raided the turbo parts bin when they made this.

There are a few light scuffs on the front end that I want machine polishing out. I'm also going to get new pads and discs all round. Might also get the wheels refurbed in a satin anthracite colour to bring them a little more up to date.

[Frances The Mute]

That looks to be a lovely example.

Good work on managing to score such a looker with recent susbstantial engine work, too.

[Trtj]

Have been perving on these to replace the m3, but i cant bring myself to lose the 2 extra seats and big boot for the mountain bike. Sway me!

[strath44]

A lot of potential C4s buyers would kill for one that's had that work done - IMO the ideal purchase, nice enjoy what is apparently going to be a future classic with good residuals!

[C.A.R.]

That is lovely. Great purchase.

Still debating what colour to paint my model of the 996. Probably about as close as I'll ever get to owning one!

[dele]

Will follow this with interest as i'm looking for a summer 996 romance

[Ved]

Lovely car and it looks like you've essentially picked up a new one with that rebuild. You can't put a price on peace of mind, but the last owner could

[KungFuPanda]

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I've not had much chance to get out and drive it since picking it up last Wednesday. Given the nice weather, I might try and get a run out over the next couple of days and grab some more pictures especially of the interior.

[KungFuPanda]

Just a quick update to post a link from the detailer I used last weekend. He had the car for the weekend and put in 12.5 hours of work solely on the exterior...

http://pallasautorefinishing.wordpress.com/21-pors...

Also, since buying the car, I've fitted new front pads and discs myself, a secondhand Dansk sports exhaust and also a Pioneer Double Din App Radio. More pics will follow if anyone's interested.

[billzeebub]

I love 996 C4S cars, the perfect all season daily for me. Yours looks fantastic OP

Trtj said:

Have been perving on these to replace the m3, but i cant bring myself to lose the 2 extra seats and big boot for the mountain bike. Sway me!

Roofbars & Thule 561/591s?!..Im sure Ive seen water-cooled 911s with bikes on top

Edited by billzeebub on Tuesday 15th April 08:48