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Oct 8, 2008 10:05:09 PM

Jeannot: Expert; Loc: Currently in Hong-Kong , Switzerland; Posts: 1745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 13, 2005

996 love

In a way, now 996 are totally bargain cars.
A 996 here in Switzerland will cost you anywhere between 35K$ up to 70ish for later models/TT.
For those who find this expensive, $35K is the kind of money that buy you a regular Volkswagen Golf.
Driving a 996 might be outdated vs a 997 (I had one so I know)...but compared to plenty of actual production, they are an absolute blast. Acceleration, breaking, steering. It is a fantastic drive at a bargain price for the sports car enthusiast.
You can find sexier interior, more electronics gadgets, even better engines, say in a 335i...but the 996 is BUILT from scratch as a sports car and drives like one.
I have a lot of fun with mine still

Anybody else with this feeling? (even if this board is more focused on newer models)

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Oct 8, 2008 10:12:11 PM

Moogle: Rennteam Master; Loc: Bay Area , United States; Posts: 5019, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 9, 2003; Reply to: Jeannot

Re: 996 love

Indeed the older cars represent a great value, but they come with their share of problems as well!

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Oct 9, 2008 12:58:55 AM

Malakas: Newbie; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 45, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 31, 2006; Reply to: Moogle

Re: 996 love

I could not say it better myself - what an incredible car. Today on the way to work, I drove an extra 20 "spirited" minutes, and just marveled at the grip and feel of the car. I purchased an ext warranty... which lets me sleep a little better.

Its interesting because as the market becomes softer, the demographic of the typical owner is changing... becoming younger. I have heard of many people in their 20's buying a 911. I wish I had a P-car in my twenties!

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Oct 9, 2008 6:35:35 AM

Jeannot: Expert; Loc: Currently in Hong-Kong , Switzerland; Posts: 1745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 13, 2005; Reply to: Moogle

Re: 996 love

Quote:
Moogle said:
Indeed the older cars represent a great value, but they come with their share of problems as well!

I would know I had to pay $25K for an engine swap...
The day I sell my car, the guy who buys it will make a fantastic deal.!

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Oct 11, 2008 1:04:28 PM

juankimalo: Co-Pilot; Loc: Madrid Spain , Spain; Posts: 158, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 7, 2004; Reply to: Jeannot

Re: 996 love

I really do love my 996
Everybody knows that 997 is a good improvement but the 996s are made to satisfy their owners for a long time

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Oct 11, 2008 1:25:20 PM

cibergypsy: Pilot; Loc: FL, USA , United States; Posts: 366, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 21, 2006; Reply to: juankimalo

Re: 996 love

The 996 is a fantastic car. I had a 2004 C4S that I got CPO with 425 miles. On the 2 years I owned it, it was driven 20k more miles. 1st owner bought it at $89900 and I got it 2 months after for $75500. I pre-traded it for $65k on a then brand new 2006 C2S that I specified to my liking. Amongst the highlights is the X51 Powerkit, Aerokit, Sports Chrono Package Plus and Adaptive Sports Seats. Trust me when I tell you that I would have been better off keeping my 996 C4S as it is a fantastic car as it is. I certainly would have never changed it for a base 997 Carrera or a standard Carrera S. But now I am paying the price as depreciation on my C2S is at around $50k. OUCH!!!

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Oct 20, 2008 3:32:40 PM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: cibergypsy

Re: 996 love

I regularly see 996s on the road used as a daily car for commuting to work - guys who want to enjoy the otherwise boring drive to work. The cost makes it possible to own one just for this purpose

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Oct 21, 2008 5:41:19 AM

MR996: Newbie; Loc: MB,CANADA; Posts: 2, Gallery; Registered on: May 26, 2008; Reply to: easy_rider911

Re: 996 love

i still enjoying the 996, it is just like the first girl friends,

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Oct 21, 2008 6:41:32 AM

Jeannot: Expert; Loc: Currently in Hong-Kong , Switzerland; Posts: 1745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 13, 2005; Reply to: MR996

Re: 996 love

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MR996 said:
i still enjoying the 996, it is just like the first girl friends,

you still enjoy them? your current must be happy

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