JWM Posted 11September, 2018 Report Share Posted 11September, 2018 Did you see this one just pop up today? Not sure as to why the bumper swap has happened (I always think ”accident” personally) and they haven’t colour matched it well, but it’s priced reasonably https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2005/SSE-AD-5655750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 11September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 11September, 2018 2 hours ago, JWM said: Did you see this one just pop up today? Not sure as to why the bumper swap has happened (I always think ”accident” personally) and they haven’t colour matched it well, but it’s priced reasonably https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2005/SSE-AD-5655750 I did thanks mate - had same thoughts re: bumper swap! 2 hours ago, Fraz said: Baaah, if I had known you were that keen I would have really corrupted you and taken you for drive mate. If your keen on a Turbo @wilburforce come and have a detailed look at mine which will set a good base line and I can give you some pointers on what to watch out for. Great cars, you won’t be disappointed with a 996TT, do it. Plus one on that Targa, such a sweet example. Thanks @Fraz I'll keep it in mind. They are bloody cheap for what they are - especially compared to 997TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 11September, 2018 Report Share Posted 11September, 2018 14 hours ago, wilburforce said: I did thanks mate - had same thoughts re: bumper swap! I guess if it wasn't accident they should have the originals and be able to provide them to you as part of a sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 14September, 2018 Report Share Posted 14September, 2018 On 9/11/2018 at 4:13 PM, wilburforce said: I did thanks mate - had same thoughts re: bumper swap! Thanks @Fraz I'll keep it in mind. They are bloody cheap for what they are - especially compared to 997TT Hmm 997s or a 996tt. Just remember that if you go for a drive in Fraz's it is very very well tweeked. Just need to make sure their slightly messed with and give an auto a wide berth. Exhaust and a tune as a minimum. The extra circa 50hp is nice but it's all about the extra boost hit, throttle response and engine note over a stock one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 15September, 2018 Report Share Posted 15September, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 9:03 PM, smit2100 said: Hmm 997s or a 996tt. Just remember that if you go for a drive in Fraz's it is very very well tweeked. Just need to make sure their slightly messed with and give an auto a wide berth. Exhaust and a tune as a minimum. The extra circa 50hp is nice but it's all about the extra boost hit, throttle response and engine note over a stock one. There are a few auto 996tt for sale under $90k, which seems like a good deal. Why do you say give the auto a wide berth? Apart from being an auto, is there a bigger problem? I thought a Porsche auto was not really like a normal auto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 2 hours ago, JLD said: There are a few auto 996tt for sale under $90k, which seems like a good deal. Why do you say give the auto a wide berth? Apart from being an auto, is there a bigger problem? I thought a Porsche auto was not really like a normal auto... The tip is last centuries lower tech and ain't no dct or pdk with factory paddle shifter and rev matching, but apparently very good in its day and learns from your right foot tendencies. Is their a reason why like for like condition the manuals are at a circa 20k plus premium currenly Just a view but something very satisfying and engaging about driving a tweaked 996 turbo particularly doing second and third gear pulls when you are dictating the rpms with your left side of your body ( I,m a lefty) as opposed to a button on a steering wheel ( or non factory makeshift paffleshifters if your into tweaking) and glancing at the boost gauge go past the stock 0.7bar of boost and being thrown back in your seat. 20k of sheer driving pleasure right their for me. Probably not relevant for many but also what mod on the tip allows you to bypass third gear on a downshift. PS I do have a older school slightly weaked NA bmw m3 with a bit of this centuries tech and that car is similiar to the 996 turbo as its all about 2nd and 3rd gear, BUT on the down shift with paddle shifters and not the upshift .(not convinced can be replicated in a manual in that model.) Both are very highly addictive in those two gears but completely different cars to drive. But if your into autos certainly appears to be a bit of stock currently to look at that don't appear to be moving that quickly for five figures. For me the 996 turbo is about the engagement of driving a manual and best bang for buck p car that responds to tweaking for not a big outlay.. These cars are getting older so need to allow a bit extra in the kitty to replace aging rubber and plastic bits and that goes for ones that appear to be in good condition. Eg how many say engine and tranny mounts and boost valves and hoses and , plastic tanks recently replaced with factory genuine parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 16September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 Good info @smit2100 The budget says 997S man or 996TT auto. Its a daily driver so i was prepared to consider an auto in a 996TT or even 997.2 Stock is thin on the ground so i'm waiting for the right thing to come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 17September, 2018 Report Share Posted 17September, 2018 1 hour ago, wilburforce said: Good info @smit2100 The budget says 997S man or 996TT auto. Its a daily driver so i was prepared to consider an auto in a 996TT or even 997.2 Stock is thin on the ground so i'm waiting for the right thing to come up. Seems a lot of autos being advertised currently (996tt) but perhaps a lot of far away princesses. What's wrong with this one. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2001-Porsche-911-Turbo-996-Auto-AWD-MY01/SSE-AD-4887412?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-4887412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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