I found a turbo and put a deposit on it.

[recycledsixtie]

You will likely need snow tires sooner or later if you drive it. Obviously if you have it shipped not so. Probably more economical to ship it but for fun for the $$$ driving it would win out.

I just bought 2 Pirelli Winter sottozero to replace the old Blizzaks on the rear. The front are still Blizzaks. What a difference these tires make. Not so much breakaway on my 2001 Box base now. More stable. I don't think all season radials would cut it in significant snow for you once you get further north.

Enjoy your new ride. Looks like a great car....

[Perfectlap]

9K mile car? I would NOT road trip it home. You'll do more paint damage in a couple of days than the previous owner managed in 10 years. I would look into get the front end clear bra covered down there, maybe the prices are cheaper than up here where everything is a ripoff.

The color combo seems appropriate for a grand touring Porsche. Civilized and elegant. Some nice wheels should give a more updated feel. I'd go BBS mesh, the wider fenders really shine with that wheel while still looking fairly stock with a bit of a motorsport edge.

[Paul]

Snow tires or even all season tires are hard to find for a 996 TT