Got one at last!

[TKD]

Finally!

All being well, I'll be picking her up Monday


http://voice-pro.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Pork2.JPG

http://voice-pro.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Pork1.JPG

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>>> Edited by TKD on Saturday 21st August 19:09

[AlexHancock]

Congratulations! Looks nice - I assume it's a GT3 MK1? Give us some details and have fun.

[TKD]

Not a GT3 I'm afraid.
It's a C2 in metallic viola with grey leather 43k
With aerokit
sports pack
18in sports classic II wheels
ali gear & hand brake
white dials
3 spoke steering wheel
sunroof

Seller said it has a sports exhaust. it wasn't listed on the spec given to me by Porsche GB and I thought it wasn't included in the 'sports pack'. perhaps retro-fitted?

It passed an OPC inspection yesterday and I agreed a price of little over £33K.

>> Edited by TKD on Friday 20th August 08:42

[911 habit]

Nice looking motor TKD, good colour, I had a Vesuvius C2 for 5 years, loved it to bits! bet you can't wait!

Are you planning on any futher mods?
Air induction, short-shift (if it's manual) etc.

[TKD]

No further mods as yet. It will have a Porsche warranty which I'll want to keep in tact.

If it turns out it doesn't have a sports exhaust, then that will be a must.
Problem is, I haven't heard a 996 with or without a sports exhaust to know the difference.

[911nutter]

i have to say i think used 996's -like yours - are fantastic value for money. you have a lot of car there - something amazing for noddy money. i've been driving mine to work for the last few days and deliberately taking a 25 mile route in when the normal route is only 8 miles, just because it's a great drive. you'll have stacks of fun in it i'm sure. they are the best cars.

you'll have to work hard not to enjoy it !

ps... get the sports exhaust. i have a switchable exhaust on mine. the dogs...

>> Edited by 911nutter on Friday 20th August 12:09

[grant3]

TKD congratulations, it looks great with a nice spec. (that all important sports suspension as well) & a fair price. I am sure you will grow to love it, it's not just a car, it's a 911 !!!In 98 Porsche didn't offer a factory fit sports exhaust, so it wouldn't be on your VIL, it was probably fitted later,you will know if it has one once you get the pedal to the metal. Enjoy!

[TKD]

Thanks for the positive feedback. grant3, you summed it up perfectly; it's not just a car, it's a 911!

Another goal reached! I promised myself I'd own a Porsche before I was 30, I just turned 28 so I'm pretty happy!



>> Edited by TKD on Saturday 21st August 19:10

[BIF]

Fantasic car, congrats, bet youve got a big smile om your face

[TKD]

I've never known time to drag this much! I've got a 120 mile drive home from where I pick her up, I can't wait (seriously, I can't, help! Perhaps one of you could lend me yours til monday?)

[TKD]

New pics

TKD said:

Finally! All being well, I'll be picking her up Monday http://voice-pro.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Pork2.JPG http://voice-pro.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Pork1.JPG http://voice-pro.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/DSCF0061.JPG >>> Edited by TKD on Saturday 21st August 19:09

[toppstuff]

Gorgeous. Lovely. And a fantastic colour.

Congratulations !!

And is that a GT3 badge on the back - cheeky monkey !

[TKD]

I'll be asking very soon the best way of removing/replacing the badge on the back with a carerra one, which I'd prefer (well actually I'd prefer to replace the engine with a GT3 lump and leave the badge where it is!)

Any advice would be great

[Adamt]

Looks like it is in fantastic nick as well, good choice tkd and congratulations!

About the badge, i was thinking maybe if you used floss or something and very carefully did it that way?

all the best
adam

[toppstuff]

I've heard of 2 ways to remove badges:

One is to 'saw" through the adhesive using some floss fibre. The remaining adhesive can then be removed with a solvent - but careful with the paint.

Another I heard of is to use hot water to soften the adhesive and then lift it off.


Both sound a bit risky to me. I'd call a local Porsche dealer. They have to do this from time to time - debadging cars for owners and replacing stolen badges too.

[James s]

We use to use a hair dryier or (carefully) a hot air gun at a bodyshop I once worked at

[JamieBeeston]

James s said:

We use to use a hair dryier or (carefully) a hot air gun at a bodyshop I once worked at

I used my Dealer

Told him I wouldnt buy it unless he removed the Faux GT3 badge...

Duely Removed and Carrera Badge Back

Congrats TKD, I was similar in wanting one before a certain age.

Nice feeling.

[Sarbs]

[quote=TKD]I'll be asking very soon the best way of removing/replacing the badge on the back with a carerra one, which I'd prefer (well actually I'd prefer to replace the engine with a GT3 lump and leave the badge where it is!)

Fantastic TKD, Beautiful car, very happy you intend to remove the badge, the car is awesome in itself it doesnt need to pretend to be what it isnt!

[TKD]

She's home