Non-nova - Porsche 911

Hi Folks,

After only owning my previous 996 5 weeks, A taxi driver pulled from a sideroad and t-boned me, writing it off. I thought i'd have a challenge finding another in such good condition, with the sports seats (love them), but thankfully I found one.

Here it is, 2002 996 911 carrera 2, 3.6L

Spec:
- Metropole blue extended leather
- Sports seats with crest
- PSE (sounds superb)
- Porsche twist 18's
- Bose
- Satnav

It's in fantastic condition. I'm incredibly smitten right now!

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Cheers

Keith

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these old beetle look better with a new body lol

Lush, sad about your other one though I hope you get a good payout to invest in a Nova.

I know I shouldn't ask but how much does one of the Porsches cost these days?

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I know I shouldn't ask but how much does one of the Porsches cost these days?

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Depends on condition and spec. A early 996 (like 1997/98) would be around 10-14k depending on condition, which is really cheap for a 911, the recession has made them affordable. Mine was closer to 20k due to year, condition and spec.

Keith

Cheers for that Keith, still decent money though for the older ones but only newish mondeo money lol

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Cheers for that Keith, still decent money though for the older ones but only newish mondeo money lol

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Yeah, they are expensive, and expensive to maintain, but so so worth it, superb cars. (and a bargain considering this would have been about 78k new with the extras) A early 90's 964 can be had for decent money now too, though they are more of a toy than a daily car.

Another cracker Keith, good luck with this one.

I was laughing at the fact you can but one for the price of a Mondeo, I suspect running costs will be scandalous though. I've heard alternators ain't the cheapest on some Porsches btw as a guy I know paid a fortune for one.

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I was laughing at the fact you can but one for the price of a Mondeo, I suspect running costs will be scandalous though. I've heard alternators ain't the cheapest on some Porsches btw as a guy I know paid a fortune for one.

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Everythings a fortune! LOL

Im chuffed for you that you managed to find another good example after the accident with the other car mate. Good times........ Catch you at billing for beers/Indian. ;)

Nick.

Cheers Nick, Cannot wait for billing!!

Oooh tidy that. Mrs Mike's dad has had a few of these, and a pair of Boxster Turbo's too, lovely lovely cars!

Did he turbo the boxsters? (they didn't make a turbo version)

I had a boxster hire car whilst waiting for settlement, great cars also!

A boy I know just got a 911 a few months back it's a 2010 911 carrrera 2S in black v.nice. Not a bad car for a chip shop owner lol

Would love a 997, but the ones in my budget had too many miles. I hope to upgrade in a few years to a low mileage Carrera S

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Did he turbo the boxsters? (they didn't make a turbo version)

I had a boxster hire car whilst waiting for settlement, great cars also!

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I dont know Keith, unless its my mistake (could be?) as hes had a lot of Porsches over the last ten years or so, turbo's & N/As (944, 928's, Boxsters & 911's). One of his Boxsters he bought new from the factory & drove it back to the UK :S he was telling me about some parts he bought from America for it though.

My favourite shape - I have seen a few near me recently and I was suprised to see their current prices!
I would have one tomorrow, but the servicing and upkeep would mean I would probably have to rent my house and live in it!