I have wanted to get into Porsche ownership for nearly 2 years, after owning a a series of hatchbacks, some hot, some not so hot...
Having began my search with a wide net, considering boxsters, caymans, 996s and 997s, I slowly refined this down to an early 3.4 996 C2 or a 996 C4S.
A test drive of a 996 C2 confirmed it had to be a 911!
I had viewed several C4S's appealing to both the head (ULEZ compliant) and the heart (that rear end!), and came close to buying a fantastic lapis blue manual, but wasn't to be.
Whilst browsing the classifieds I kept an eye out for 1998 manuals, as had read about the extra 'peace of mind' they offered due to the dual row bearing, and nikasil liners.
One came up for sale nearby, and long story short, I am now finally into Porsche ownership.
6 months in and I am loving it, very engaging/raw to drive and power delivery is great (last two cars were turbocharged).
Few niggles that need to be sorted.
So far had the oil filler pipe replaced due to it being cracked, exhaust blow remedied and a new water pump.
Aim is to fix the outstanding niggles myself, which will be a learning curve and I will track my progress on this thread.
Hopefully will be interesting to existing/budding 996 owners!
Having began my search with a wide net, considering boxsters, caymans, 996s and 997s, I slowly refined this down to an early 3.4 996 C2 or a 996 C4S.
A test drive of a 996 C2 confirmed it had to be a 911!
I had viewed several C4S's appealing to both the head (ULEZ compliant) and the heart (that rear end!), and came close to buying a fantastic lapis blue manual, but wasn't to be.
Whilst browsing the classifieds I kept an eye out for 1998 manuals, as had read about the extra 'peace of mind' they offered due to the dual row bearing, and nikasil liners.
One came up for sale nearby, and long story short, I am now finally into Porsche ownership.
6 months in and I am loving it, very engaging/raw to drive and power delivery is great (last two cars were turbocharged).
Few niggles that need to be sorted.
So far had the oil filler pipe replaced due to it being cracked, exhaust blow remedied and a new water pump.
Aim is to fix the outstanding niggles myself, which will be a learning curve and I will track my progress on this thread.
Hopefully will be interesting to existing/budding 996 owners!
