04-12-2013, 12:03 PM
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986 Wrecked - Got a 996 Today!
This is a follow on to these threads: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43878-ahhh-my-car-hit-bad-today.html and http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44083-986-wrecked-replacement-thoughts.html
The 986 was a total loss. When all is said and done, the insurance company is going to pay me $15K + give me my wrecked car back.
So, I went out and bought a 1999 996 for $10K. Yes, $10K! Car is in very good condition with 110,000 miles. PPI done at EF1 Motorsports in Long Beach. New clutch at 90k. Water pump, AOS, brake pads/rotors all new within the past year. Needs new coil packs, spark plugs, and a few other minor items. First impression is that the additional 100hp of the 996 sure is nice!
This leaves me $5K + my all of the parts from my damaged 986 BSX towards having a Spec Boxster (BSR) built. I'll have to add a bit of my own money to get there but it is within sight!
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
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04-12-2013, 12:05 PM
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Very nice! Congrats & I'm glad to hear this worked out for you.
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04-12-2013, 12:13 PM
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Congrats, nice blue color.
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04-12-2013, 12:15 PM
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nice, i have never seen a 10k 996 before.
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04-12-2013, 12:19 PM
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Nice find! Great color, too 
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04-12-2013, 12:26 PM
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Woo Hoo! Love the color, looks great! Glad it is working out. Have a great weekend driving it around 
PS: That is an incredible price!
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04-12-2013, 12:27 PM
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Congrats!!! Love the color.
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04-12-2013, 12:29 PM
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good god! great car, great price on the car, and great insurance company - well done man.
i own a duplex. every time i repair something or renovate something, i have to do it twice. now so do you!
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04-12-2013, 12:30 PM
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Nice find. Glad to hear it worked out.. Sometimes bad beginnings have great outcomes..
Very nice!
Pup
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04-12-2013, 12:30 PM
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Good deal! And I too l think the color is great.
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04-12-2013, 12:42 PM
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nice car excellent price-- do not lift!
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04-12-2013, 12:57 PM
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Lemonade from lemons!
Well done, sir.
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04-12-2013, 01:26 PM
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SWEET! nice find I wish I could stumble into something like that
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04-12-2013, 02:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keysguy
SWEET! nice find I wish I could stumble into something like that |
Yes, "stumbling into it" is a good description. Found the car on Craigslist. Owner was looking for a quick sell for all cash with no hassle. Turns out he had lost his job eight months ago, needed cash quick, and I was the first guy to show up with cash in hand. Job done.
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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04-12-2013, 02:44 PM
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Congrats. Amazing find!
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04-12-2013, 03:24 PM
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Nice color, glad it worked out for you
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04-12-2013, 03:31 PM
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Very nice! Congrats
What are your plans for continuing on track.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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04-12-2013, 03:52 PM
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Woooo...really got to start shopping in California!!!
Crazy price!
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04-12-2013, 04:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsceash
What are your plans for continuing on track.
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I plan to use the parts of my damaged car and build a Spec Boxster (BSR).
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
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04-12-2013, 04:56 PM
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Rennzenn
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That's a great looking 996. Glad to see you'll also remain in the 986 family.
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