My new car

[number9ine]

So...

In my quest for a lightly used 911 I started out looking at 996 Targas and coupes. Saw a few I liked, drove some more, but then one day saw a cheap 997 C2, so I started including 997s in my search. Then I found a C2S not far off from me and said to myself, "let's drive it for fun." Big mistake. :)

One drive and I was spoiled on anything else. So much car, and such a different animal from my 986S. The 996s didn't feel like a significant upgrade over my Boxster; this does.

I am thankful my wife indulges me. Of course, buying her a Boxster a year ago helped matters. :D

Here she is, only 10k mi and that new Porsche smell. Slate grey, adaptive seats, nav, some other goodies.

And a little something extra, turns out the previous owner had a NAV-TV Sirius unit installed. I don't do Sirius but I imagine some of you do, so if anyone's interested in buying it PM me. I'm looking to buy an iPod unit to replace it.

Thanks for looking! :renntech:

Mark

Edited May 7, 2009 by number9ine

[JeTexas]

That's beautiful. I can't wait until I can afford a 997.

[Loren]

:thumbup:

[355bhp]

Bella machina! And don't be afraid to drive it HARD! They last longer that way. Cheers!

[number9ine]

Bella machina! And don't be afraid to drive it HARD! They last longer that way. Cheers!

Oh, I'm never afraid of driving hard... ;)

Thanks for the comments so far!

[AP 997S]

Congrats on your purchase.

:cheers:

I have 05 997S as well w/ close to 17K miles. Your 10K mile car must have sat in the garage a great deal of the time. The more you drive it the more you'll enjoy it.

I suspect you've already had a Porsche dealer go through the recalls/updates against your VIN. There were a couple of 'mandatory' recalls so if it hasn't been done I suggest doing it. Won't cost you anything.

As far as an IPOD is concerned I can recommend the Dension 500. Pretty simple install and it works flawlessly. Check out pricing w/ Eric at Bumperplugs.com. He supplies a great deal of Dension units to the Porsche community.

BTW: I love Slate Gray. My old Boxster S was Slate and it was a stand out. Although dark, it doesn't require the maintenance that black does.

:renntech:

[number9ine]

Congrats on your purchase.

:cheers:

I have 05 997S as well w/ close to 17K miles. Your 10K mile car must have sat in the garage a great deal of the time. The more you drive it the more you'll enjoy it.

I suspect you've already had a Porsche dealer go through the recalls/updates against your VIN. There were a couple of 'mandatory' recalls so if it hasn't been done I suggest doing it. Won't cost you anything.

As far as an IPOD is concerned I can recommend the Dension 500. Pretty simple install and it works flawlessly. Check out pricing w/ Eric at Bumperplugs.com. He supplies a great deal of Dension units to the Porsche community.

BTW: I love Slate Gray. My old Boxster S was Slate and it was a stand out. Although dark, it doesn't require the maintenance that black does.

:renntech:

Had a PPI, everything checked out. No recalls. And yes, the last owner missed out on some serious driving time. I plan on driving those miles for them! According to the order guide (thanks Renntech), Slate Grey is a $3070 option. :o I'm not sure I'd have ponied up for it new, but I sure do love it used.

I hear the Dension is great, just need to sell the NAV-TV first if there are any takers. Putting up an ad in the FS section now.

M.

[larez2]

Congrats! Really nice color combo and nice seats too :drive:

[355bhp]

Bella machina! And don't be afraid to drive it HARD! They last longer that way. Cheers!

Oh, I'm never afraid of driving hard... ;)

Thanks for the comments so far!

By the way, I've got just north of 32,000 miles on mine and so far, I've left no engine parts on the freeway. I will however, be changing the oil and filter at 5000 mi intervals max per various posts in Renntech's forums.