what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[Chris Stott]

I'd be terrified of kerbing them

[ATM]

Dammit said:

E88's on:

Nice




What you gonna do about centre caps?

I'm just using plain Porsche silver with grey crests which don't look too bad, maybe. It's basically impossible for me to get a perfect match as my wheels have been powder coated and you can't powder coat plastic centre caps.

[Basic]

New MOT today. All fine, but need to go back in a week or so to get a new motor fitted for the driver's window. It's been getting ever slower going up and down.

Gratuitous shot of some supercars filling up.

And a 996.

[brake fader]

jonny996 said:

It brings up a interesting question, like for like what’s people’s thoughts on value of a 996.1 v 996.2

i'd even prefer a 97,98,99, .1 3.4 tip over a .2

[Luke.]

brake fader said:

i'd even prefer a 97,98,99, .1 3.4 tip over a .2

Why?

[WombleCate]

Basic said:

New MOT today. All fine, but need to go back in a week or so to get a new motor fitted for the driver's window. It's been getting ever slower going up and down.

Gratuitous shot of some supercars filling up.

And a 996.

996 looks great in red

[brake fader]

Luke. said:

brake fader said:

i'd even prefer a 97,98,99, .1 3.4 tip over a .2

Why?

very reliable , capable of big miles with out bore score and early tip box is bullit proof really.

[Jones the cat]

WombleCate said:

996 looks great in red

was just thinking the same. Got me looking at ones for sale in red and there is only one, a rare one at that...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13392855

[Dammit]

ATM said:

What you gonna do about centre caps?

I'm just using plain Porsche silver with grey crests which don't look too bad, maybe. It's basically impossible for me to get a perfect match as my wheels have been powder coated and you can't powder coat plastic centre caps.

Probably leave as-is for the moment, I'm not sure what the options are and I don't hate the no-cap look.

[Slippydiff]

scottos said:

Dammit said:

E88's on:

Awesome wheels, i'd love some one day but it seems a pipe dream!

Pretty wheels, but I'd hazard a guess your OZ's are lighter, and probably more durable (and definitely lower maintenance)

A worthwhile watch (despite it being a somewhat long, drawn out video) to hear the lowdown on E88's from the official US importer :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ljUn7knitM

[Slippydiff]

Dammit said:

Probably leave as-is for the moment, I'm not sure what the options are and I don't hate the no-cap look.

https://supremepower.com/products/bbs-e88-center-cap-adaptor-set

[VeeReihenmotor6]

Chris Stott said:

MarkoFoST said:

Hi all,

I have been keeping my eye on the 996 market for a while now hoping to pick one up later this year. I am intrigued that this has been on the market for a while and just wondered if there were any thoughts on why? As others similar have seemed to go quickly.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326400197860?mkcid=16&a...

It seems to my eye 996s either go quickly or hang around on the market for ages?

Hard to tell from the advert as it has no real information on the car… the history, what work it’s had done.

Someone PPI'd that car on the 911 forum, he didn't buy it by the looks but didn't report back what was found on the report either. Post 37 and post 57 in this thread ("too shabby").

https://911uk.com/porsche/advice-on-a-daily-driver...

I'm looking around for a 996 as well and have been keeping an eye on forums etc and cars.

[WombleCate]

Jones the cat said:

WombleCate said:

996 looks great in red

was just thinking the same. Got me looking at ones for sale in red and there is only one, a rare one at that...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13392855

They do look good in red. Each to their own, but, I prefer the early shape without aero.

[jimmy p]

Jones the cat said:

WombleCate said:

996 looks great in red

was just thinking the same. Got me looking at ones for sale in red and there is only one, a rare one at that...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13392855

Been for sale for well over a year if not 2 that one. Nice but pricey for private sale

[ATM]

Jones the cat said:

was just thinking the same. Got me looking at ones for sale in red and there is only one, a rare one at that...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13392855

This is a C4

[Chris Stott]

jimmy p said:

Jones the cat said:

WombleCate said:

996 looks great in red

was just thinking the same. Got me looking at ones for sale in red and there is only one, a rare one at that...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13392855

Been for sale for well over a year if not 2 that one. Nice but pricey for private sale

The advert is full of BS... what makes it special order? Virtually all Porsches were built to order back then... anyone could have ordered that spec if they were prepared to pay the option prices. Half the things listed are standard, the wheels aren't original to the car (and would need checking to see if they are OEM or copies), it doesn't have 'every extra'... listig the history and what work its had recently would be more interesting.

I can't see a collector being interested in a non GT car... maybe one of the special editions.

Price is too high for a private car, even given relative rarity of a red aero car and the low miles... no warranty to fall back on if it scores itself after 6 months

[Fast Bug]

And the MOT ran out 12 months ago. Which reminds me, I need to book mine on for an MOT

[scottos]

Yep, that one was for sale when I was looking and I've had mine over a year, also a .2 aero, with a better spec, engine rebuild at Autofarm etc. Decent chunk cheaper as well!

[dscam]

Arena Red car on CC went unsold by looks of things…

[ATM]

GT three
Island Blu

80 grand

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356655499367