Carrera (2) with turbo front
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I've been keeping my eye open for the 'right' 996 for some months & today spoke to my local OPC to find out if he expected anything new in / to keep me in his mind - good timing (maybe) seems he has a possible car coming in next week.
A bit of definition - I'm looking for a 02MY onwards Carrera (2). It will be my only car and I have a young son so think that although I travel light the extra luggage space of the 2 will be useful. I'm planning to have 2 sets of wheels, one with winter tyres which after several years of snow driving I reckon are more important than 4WD. (I'm based in Switzerland)
The car sounds good - owned by a regular customer who's trading it in for a new model, low milage (about 40,000 km), 3 years old and with an additional 20 hp which I presume is the X51 kit. However the dealer mentioned it had a turbo front bumper.
A couple of questions - first, does the official turbo / 4S bumper fit on the narrower 2 or is this going to be some after-market conversion? Second, given the car is a few thousand CHF more than I would have expected for a similar spec, is the X51 worth an additional price on a used car - what difference will I see?
A bit of definition - I'm looking for a 02MY onwards Carrera (2). It will be my only car and I have a young son so think that although I travel light the extra luggage space of the 2 will be useful. I'm planning to have 2 sets of wheels, one with winter tyres which after several years of snow driving I reckon are more important than 4WD. (I'm based in Switzerland)
The car sounds good - owned by a regular customer who's trading it in for a new model, low milage (about 40,000 km), 3 years old and with an additional 20 hp which I presume is the X51 kit. However the dealer mentioned it had a turbo front bumper.
A couple of questions - first, does the official turbo / 4S bumper fit on the narrower 2 or is this going to be some after-market conversion? Second, given the car is a few thousand CHF more than I would have expected for a similar spec, is the X51 worth an additional price on a used car - what difference will I see?
Are you sure that's not the 'Anniversary' 911 .. Came out in '03 to celebrate 40 years of 'la bete' , it has an extra 20 bhp , and a turbo front. You'll know it's the one , if it's got 911 on it's ass rather than Carrera .
.. Is it GT silver with chrome wheels?... That's the only colour they came in.
.. Is it GT silver with chrome wheels?... That's the only colour they came in.
The turbo front bumper fits. I saw a similar car (pre-restyling, 98) with a front turbo lights, fenders and bumper. owner said it's all Porsche parts and it fits. for a post-restyling, you probably wouldn't have to change the lights and fenders. Make sure it wasn't after an accident, though.
Kay
Kay
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