what is an 'early' 3.4 996?
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ATM said:
Just watched a Friends Green video and its all 997 cars now. Perhaps he has moved on from earlier 996 cars. His garage does look a lot fuller now and I also saw an r8 in there. I think its risky for him dealing in 997 cars if they are more prone to engine problems but wish him well in his endeavours.
He's got 2 996s and 1 997 for sale currently: https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/onlineshowroomrfn said:
ATM said:
Just watched a Friends Green video and its all 997 cars now. Perhaps he has moved on from earlier 996 cars. His garage does look a lot fuller now and I also saw an r8 in there. I think its risky for him dealing in 997 cars if they are more prone to engine problems but wish him well in his endeavours.
He's got 2 996s and 1 997 for sale currently: https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/onlineshowroomEven tough lot of 996 have been imported, there have been no new ones for over 15 years now.
Some have crashed, some have been stolen, some have been broken up for parts and many have already undergone the process of being "cherished keepers" (or they have been from day 1).
There are less 996 around "to be rescued" every day.
And the 997 has now become what the 996 used to be about a decade ago.
The 997 is no longer the old 911 and it is not yet a classic 911 (the 996 officially is according to Porsche!)
Do you remember this article from 2011?
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/the-1...
Some have crashed, some have been stolen, some have been broken up for parts and many have already undergone the process of being "cherished keepers" (or they have been from day 1).
There are less 996 around "to be rescued" every day.
And the 997 has now become what the 996 used to be about a decade ago.
The 997 is no longer the old 911 and it is not yet a classic 911 (the 996 officially is according to Porsche!)
Do you remember this article from 2011?
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/the-1...
Prices haven't really changed all that much is the 9 years since they did that guide.
I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off
It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this year
I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off
It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this yearFast Bug said:
Prices haven't really changed all that much is the 9 years since they did that guide.
I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this year
Just buy a 997.1 3.6 then. I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off
It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this year
Best with a big IMS bearing and one that doesn't use oil
These are the sweetspot and thus the pick of any affordable 911, in my totally unbiased opinion of course
Filibuster said:
Fast Bug said:
Prices haven't really changed all that much is the 9 years since they did that guide.
I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this year
Just buy a 997.1 3.6 then. I do like a 997, but ironically the fear of a chocolate 997.1 3.8 engine puts me off
It's quite a big price jump from a manual 997.1 S to a 997.2 S manual, so I'd say that I'm not the only one that's put off by it. I regret not going to have a look at the slightly leggy White one Ashgood had earlier this yearBest with a big IMS bearing and one that doesn't use oil
These are the sweetspot and thus the pick of any affordable 911, in my totally unbiased opinion of course
Although to be fair my 996.1 doesn't fair too badly against the various 997 models my friends have, mainly due to the weight saving.
ATM said:
I think about getting a 997. Not all the time obviously because who would admit to that on the internet. Then I think about selling my 996 to get a 997 and the thought ends right there.
You've got a 981 too though right? That sounds like it hits the modern Porsche thing there with the old 911 being the back to basics option.I'm sure most on this thread would rather have a 993 sitting outside but values mean that a 996 is as old school as you can reasonably get and still have a fun car rather than an investment. And over time I appreciate the 996 more, lighter than the 993, stiffer shell, more powerful etc etc.
shalmaneser said:
You've got a 981 too though right? That sounds like it hits the modern Porsche thing there with the old 911 being the back to basics option.
I'm sure most on this thread would rather have a 993 sitting outside but values mean that a 996 is as old school as you can reasonably get and still have a fun car rather than an investment. And over time I appreciate the 996 more, lighter than the 993, stiffer shell, more powerful etc etc.
I'd much prefer a 964 or a 993, but they're crazy money compared to what they were at a few years ago. A wide body 993 with a few tweaks I'm sure most on this thread would rather have a 993 sitting outside but values mean that a 996 is as old school as you can reasonably get and still have a fun car rather than an investment. And over time I appreciate the 996 more, lighter than the 993, stiffer shell, more powerful etc etc.
Every time I think 996GT2, I remind myself of this video and console myself with the fact that even if I could buy one, it would most likely kill me...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqcXxfpw2I
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqcXxfpw2I
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