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trimer 08-05-2014 04:31 PM

My latest acquisition
 
Excellent PPI. 2004...21,400 miles. 6 speed. Looking forward to changing IMS out but was perfect filter...after 1500 miles on oil change.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1407285079.jpg

BoxsterSteve 08-05-2014 05:19 PM

Very nice...
Maybe one day I will be able to adopt a brother for my Boxster too... :cool:

trimer 08-05-2014 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve (Post 413278)
Very nice...
Maybe one day I will be able to adopt a brother for my Boxster too... :cool:

I sold baby brother! But I figure...hey most of us have an m96 motor and I like hanging out with you guys!

thstone 08-05-2014 07:17 PM

Congrat's! Let us know what you think after driving it for a few weeks. I think that the 996 is one of the most underrated cars around.

And its not just the M96, you'll be surprised at how many parts the 996 shares with the Boxster!

BruceH 08-05-2014 07:57 PM

Very nice! Love it! I would love to have one but then I would have to give up my 986 and I am not ready to do that! I need a bigger garage!

j.fro 08-05-2014 08:10 PM

Hope you love it! (I love mine) The drive is different, but there is a distinct "family resemblance ". Sticking w/ 986Forum is a good move...there isn't a 996 community that compares to what we have here. :cheers:

BruceH 08-05-2014 08:18 PM

We need more pics though:D

jb92563 08-05-2014 08:41 PM

If only they would have put fender flares on the 996 and given it the wide haunches, it would look so much sexier. Body kit?

Unfortunately, it looks like a hot flat chested blond. Not quite as sexy as it could be.

The 996 needs plastic augmentation surgery :)

But never the less, it still is a very nice car, ripe for some mods:D

Glad you decided to stay with us trimmer, you have certainly had plenty of Boxster time and im sure it translates to some 996 things too in many areas.

silver-S 08-05-2014 09:20 PM

I'm picking up exactly that car on Friday for a weekend test drive.

May I ask how much you paid for it? I'm thinking $25-30k. Is that the right range?

trimer 08-06-2014 06:10 AM

Thanks everyone! I am pumped. Will be a daily driver. I live in Florida where I can do that! As far as cost. This is one of the best I saw. It is like new and PPI was perfect, so I paid a little more. I really had a great liking for the couple I am buying from and really trusted them.

I don't kiss and tell but paid over 30k...

More pics,...here we go! http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1407334190.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1407334206.jpg

trimer 08-06-2014 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by silver-S (Post 413310)
I'm picking up exactly that car on Friday for a weekend test drive.

May I ask how much you paid for it? I'm thinking $25-30k. Is that the right range?

Where is the car you are driving? I talked to about a million owners and specifically went after the navy blue ones... I might have some info?

Perfectlap 08-06-2014 06:37 AM

Trimer you found the least used Cabriolet in America. Although I would do that IMS before putting another mile on it. Looks like it was a northern car that did a whole lotttttt of hibernating?

Although I have feeling you're not going to keep this very long given your previous cars.
Unless you keep it as garage queen like the previous owner and add another sporty coupe.

trimer 08-06-2014 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap (Post 413343)
Trimer you found the least used Cabriolet in America. Although I would do that IMS before putting another mile on it. Looks like it was a northern car that did a whole lotttttt of hibernating?

Although I have feeling you're not going to keep this very long given your previous cars.
Unless you keep it as garage queen like the previous owner and add another sporty coupe.

I have to keep it. I sold my DD honda accord and can't drive the 951 turbo! I have no choice! But yes...first stop after delivery is to mechanic for IMS!

Nine8Six 08-06-2014 07:12 AM

Lucky you, looks like this is going to work for you trimer!

I'm out of luck for such a nice car... Not only I would get it stolen the day after I got it, I'd also end up getting my wife's fat 4.6L gas hungry 'white' SUV as exchange. Can't let something like that happen to me, never!

trimer 08-06-2014 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 413353)
Lucky you, looks like this is going to work for you trimer!

I'm out of luck for such a nice car... Not only I would get it stolen the day after I got it, I'd also end up getting my wife's fat 4.6L gas hungry 'white' SUV as exchange. Can't let something like that happen to me, never!

My wife has a new pilot...oddly enough she could care less about Pcars and if she never drives it oh well. However she does love speed and because this is a daily she will eventually have to drive it...then I might be in trouble!

Nine8Six 08-06-2014 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by trimer (Post 413354)
My wife has a new pilot...oddly enough she could care less about Pcars and if she never drives it oh well. However she does love speed and because this is a daily she will eventually have to drive it...then I might be in trouble!

might?!

Kiss it goodbye the first time she drives it with her friend, top down, off shopping dwtown, fluffy clouds, hot guys blinking her LOL

Luck mate, seen it happening too many times ;)

trimer 08-06-2014 10:13 AM

She would whoop some boys ass they wink at her...lolhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1407348817.jpg

Pdwight 08-06-2014 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jb92563 (Post 413307)
If only they would have put fender flares on the 996 and given it the wide haunches, it would look so much sexier. Body kit?

Unfortunately, it looks like a hot flat chested blond. Not quite as sexy as it could be.

.

Some of the driving I have ever done was with a............wait we are talking cars right ?:D

Perfectlap 08-06-2014 10:51 AM

daily driver eh? I might do a clear wrap on some of those high traffic interior bits by the center console, the door pocket lids, e-brake, etc. It'll keep the interior looking that new and such a rare color is going to tough to replace on the cheap.

On the outside, definitely clear bra the front bumper and hood. Especially if you drive any backroads. I had this on my car from the factory and did not replace it when I re-sprayed the front bumper. Big mistake, my bumper looked brand new for years and within a few months of riding around with it bare I was already seeing stuff I didn't want to see.

p.s.
Try finishkare #425 polymer spray. Keeps darker colors cleaner, longer. When it rains, the water runs the dirt off the paint because of the teflony slippery finish. And I would HIGHLY recommend using the Griot's Garage green or blue towels that have the long nap and no prickly hooks like typical microfiber towels.

trimer 08-06-2014 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap (Post 413389)
daily driver eh? I might do a clear wrap on some of those high traffic interior bits by the center console, the door pocket lids, e-brake, etc. It'll keep the interior looking that new and such a rare color is going to tough to replace on the cheap.

On the outside, definitely clear bra the front bumper and hood. Especially if you drive any backroads. I had this on my car from the factory and did not replace it when I re-sprayed the front bumper. Big mistake, my bumper looked brand new for years and within a few months of riding around with it bare I was already seeing stuff I didn't want to see.

p.s.
Try finishkare #425 polymer spray. Keeps darker colors cleaner, longer. When it rains, the water runs the dirt off the paint because of the teflony slippery finish. And I would HIGHLY recommend using the Griot's Garage green or blue towels that have the long nap and no prickly hooks like typical microfiber towels.

Car is clear bra'd! Mirrors and front up almost half hood...

Great idea on interior pieces. I will get all over that for sure!


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