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WANTED: 996 Carrera 2, Manual, Aerokit

Re sunroof, it's just one of those things that (perhaps a bit irrationally) matters to some more than others. I would never use a sunroof, I prefer the cleaner look, I want "hero" spec etc!

I tend to keep my cars and invest in them, so I don't want to be stuck with something that's nearly what I wanted. No more to it than that.
 
Horses for course but the sunroof thing sounds very marginal to me so I wouldn't let that break a deal. Especially as it seems its relatively straightforward to change.

But hey I bought one in a colour I didn't particularly want and have learned to really like it now. I actually don't believe you will find the exact car your looking for, your going to have to compromise to some extent. A bit like buying a house.

Look at it this way I bought mine after looking for a month at the same time as you started your search & Ive had 4000+ fun miles in mine. :thumb:
 
is1 said:
don't quite understand the point of this comment

:sad:

Neither do I, it was late and i'd just got back from out Anni' dinner, a bottle of wine and 4 Peronis didn't help :drink:

Sorry, no malice intended :oops:

PS I'd buy
's car in a flash but I need a van :thumb:
 
Nothing wrong with holding out for what you want.

Personally I think sunroofs suck, I held out for a non-sunroof aero car for that reason, my 997T has a sunroof which I never use and nor do I like the look of it, but they were standard fit.

There are several threads with people replacing their roofs to remove the sunroof and this looks like more hassle than adding an aerokit or LSD. (I have never seen anyone adding a sunroof.)

History also shows that non-sunroof car hold more value and end up being more desirable

You may have to compromise but only you can decide where.

Each to their own, good luck :thumb:
 
Sunroof was my only concession against desired spec when I bought my car,
I wanted aero,LSD,TC,M030,Cable throttle C2, Black sports seats and good mileage and history......... Took over a year but worth the wait and have enjoyed the roof over the summer after I sorted the rattles
 

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congrats and that looks like a very nice car.
 
congrats and that looks like a very nice car.
 
marlb0ro

Thanks.
I've been to see that one Sunday before last. It's non-sunroof but it's not great:

- Forest Lake front tyres, Kumho rears;
- The split rim wheels look like they have simply been blown over with bronze paint and it's flaking (or the wheels are corroding);
- MOT history suggests it needs a suspension overhaul and an exhaust overhaul;
- Had a massive crack in the rear right side tail light;
- Interior was a bit (well?) worn.

That's from what I could see and I know nothing.
To get it to a "presentable" spec, would see you in at circa £20K I reckon for a 120,000 mile car.

There's a reason it's been for sale for a couple of months.
Also, the "dealership" are a pile 'em high, sell 'em quick outfit.
They have a fair bit of stock but they are not specialists and nothing looked particularly well prepped.

This car had leaves in the battery tray and was generally untidy.
Also, they tried the classic tactic where on being shown around by one salesman, another popped his round (nod and a wink!) "we've had a couple of offers on this just this morning". What little enthusiasm that was left waned after that.
 
No idea why there are asterisks in the above post, I think I typed "been blown over with bronze paint and it's bubbling".
 

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