Scaramangasthirdnipple
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Hi, I've just signed up as I'm about to purchase a 1998 c2 996 hardtop manual with cable throttle. She's got 113k on the clock with a FSH and is in good nick. She does have a couple of little niggles so I just wanted to make sure I wasn't making a schoolboy error in assuming they're fairly straightforward issues.
1. is the central locking. Apparently if you just press the lock button on the key once the alarm will go off after a few hours. To get round this current owner simply presses button twice which disarms the internal sensors. Sensors seem to be cheap but does this ring alarm bells for anyone ( no pun intended).
2. Condensers need doing apparently, am hoping this is a couple of hours diy on the drive or are there any complications I should be aware of? Looks like the main hassle is just taking the bumper off..
3. IMS not been done. Can anyone recommend a good cheap deal on upgrade service? However am considering running as is.
4. Main belt looks a bit discoloured and is due for change, is this major labour cost or not too bad?
Thanks for any help in advance. Looking forward to ownership!
1. is the central locking. Apparently if you just press the lock button on the key once the alarm will go off after a few hours. To get round this current owner simply presses button twice which disarms the internal sensors. Sensors seem to be cheap but does this ring alarm bells for anyone ( no pun intended).
2. Condensers need doing apparently, am hoping this is a couple of hours diy on the drive or are there any complications I should be aware of? Looks like the main hassle is just taking the bumper off..
3. IMS not been done. Can anyone recommend a good cheap deal on upgrade service? However am considering running as is.
4. Main belt looks a bit discoloured and is due for change, is this major labour cost or not too bad?
Thanks for any help in advance. Looking forward to ownership!