09-11-2012, 11:03 AM
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Bye bye, Boxster. Hello, C4!
After careful consideration (about six seconds), I picked up a 1999 C4 with 49K miles. It's in amazing shape. The second owner had the GT3 aero kit installed by Porsche - all parts (except perhaps the wheels - I don't know) are Porsche sourced.
I'll miss the Boxster, but damn, I'm in love...
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1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley
My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
Last edited by sd_boxster; 09-12-2012 at 02:09 PM.
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09-11-2012, 12:10 PM
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Looks great, very classy!
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09-11-2012, 12:52 PM
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Another defector !
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09-11-2012, 02:33 PM
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Very nice. That aerokit is $$$$. Very GT3ish. Nice!
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09-11-2012, 06:51 PM
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My condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
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09-11-2012, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JAAY
My condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
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Indeed. It's no Boxster but I suppose a C4 won't totally suck.
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09-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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I think those are Porsche wheels, or good knockoffs. I've seen a few 996s with those.
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09-12-2012, 06:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skrapmot
I think those are Porsche wheels, or good knockoffs. I've seen a few 996s with those.
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Those are not Porsche wheels. Most likely BBS. Very nice. Love the lip.
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09-12-2012, 02:10 PM
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Added another photo of the Carrera in my driveway. I have to confess that I grin like an idiot every time I see it.
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1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley
My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
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09-13-2012, 06:17 AM
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i would too, that thing is awesome...
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09-13-2012, 12:57 PM
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Congrat's! I keep looking at doing the same (but keeping the 986 as a track car).
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10-12-2012, 06:07 AM
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I'm not much of a fan of lower body kits or wings but that 996 looks great. The lowered stance and THOSE WHEELS look great, they really make the car imo. Congrats.
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10-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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My wheels are similar and love the look. I hate cleaning them though. It's almost an everyday job when you are as anal as I am. . Great car!
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10-12-2012, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1olddude
My wheels are similar and love the look. I hate cleaning them though. It's almost an everyday job when you are as anal as I am. . Great car!
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I've always had an itch to get BBS LM's that have a similar web design as the op'ers. Seeing pictures as above sure rekindles the urge. Those 996's are a bargain right now, alot of car for the money.
Last edited by coreseller; 10-13-2012 at 01:06 AM.
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10-14-2012, 02:35 PM
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Damn that is one sweet looking car. So when you cutting the roof off?
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10-17-2012, 01:56 PM
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Thanks for all the positive remarks. As far as cutting the top off - the sunroof is enough. It's amazing how rigid the 996 coupe is. My poor '96 Corvette - with the targa panel off - is going to develop a complex.
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1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley
My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
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10-17-2012, 05:52 PM
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sd boxster, are you going to change your username?
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10-17-2012, 07:53 PM
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Nah, I'm already sd_boxster in too many places. I considered "the artist formerly known as sd_boxster" but that's a lot to type.
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1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley
My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
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