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Buying a 996 911 Carrera 4
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Go for it, but do it with your eyes open.
I bought a 2000 C4 with 70k miles on it about 7 years ago and drive about 3k miles a year. It has been a great car and I have done mega trips across Europe in it. I bought it knowing it was a 10 yr old car with an ok service history and I have kept on top of maintenance at a local Indy. That said, I still reckon it costs me at least £1k per year on average for servicing, parts, tyres etc. I have just had the major service done and got a list of advisories which totals £2.9k.(including VAT). All age related wear and tear items. Having phoned around various other indy's This is not unreasonable for the work that needs doing. I would say factor this into your decision to buy otherwise it will detract from your enjoyment of your pride and joy.
I bought a 2000 C4 with 70k miles on it about 7 years ago and drive about 3k miles a year. It has been a great car and I have done mega trips across Europe in it. I bought it knowing it was a 10 yr old car with an ok service history and I have kept on top of maintenance at a local Indy. That said, I still reckon it costs me at least £1k per year on average for servicing, parts, tyres etc. I have just had the major service done and got a list of advisories which totals £2.9k.(including VAT). All age related wear and tear items. Having phoned around various other indy's This is not unreasonable for the work that needs doing. I would say factor this into your decision to buy otherwise it will detract from your enjoyment of your pride and joy.
thanks! if you were thinking of a long term hold of 5-10-15 years (as a third car) which one do you think will be a better hold considering desirability, potential appreciation, etc?
I have always changed my other two cars on either yearly or every couple years and they have always been new, so really trying to tick that box of a third car with a potential future value and some love between....my favourite post 90s cars are the 996.1 and 997.1
I have always changed my other two cars on either yearly or every couple years and they have always been new, so really trying to tick that box of a third car with a potential future value and some love between....my favourite post 90s cars are the 996.1 and 997.1
Future Value?
Good question which will probably generate lots of replies. Why are you buying...to enjoy driving or for a future gain? If you want an investment return both 996s and 997s are probably not going to deliver that because of the big numbers produced. I keep thinking I might swap from 996 to 997 because I prefer the looks, but then I think of how much money I have put into my 996 which I will never get back and I'll have to do it all again with a budget 997 - and my wife has other priorities for my cash. That said, I can imagine a future world where having a normally aspirated, manual 911 of any type will be a solid place to put your money.
Good question which will probably generate lots of replies. Why are you buying...to enjoy driving or for a future gain? If you want an investment return both 996s and 997s are probably not going to deliver that because of the big numbers produced. I keep thinking I might swap from 996 to 997 because I prefer the looks, but then I think of how much money I have put into my 996 which I will never get back and I'll have to do it all again with a budget 997 - and my wife has other priorities for my cash. That said, I can imagine a future world where having a normally aspirated, manual 911 of any type will be a solid place to put your money.
Thanks Alex for you assistance on the process.
A few things to be fixed:
- A couple of bumper scratches (was thinking of using mobile repair paint other than full respray)
- Machine polish
- Repaint of the bolster on the driver seat
- Treatment of the headlights to bring the shine back - especially the top which is starting to get yellowish
- Thinking of replacing the bonnet badge to a new one as it is starting to lose some of the colour (Still looks good though)
- license plate holder broke when changing the plate so will ebay one
These should bring the exterior back to showroom condition
In relation to the mechanical/interior:
- Alarm goes off randomly so it is booked to be looked at on Friday. Machine at the specialist showed something with the door lock, more investigation required. The lock on the controller is also not great so may be linked. thoughts?
- Gearbox: Don't know if it is the lack of practice on manuals in the last few months but I have scratched a gear or two since delivery (drove about 100 miles since). Any ideas?
- Upon turning the car on when cold, there is a small light that blinks near the 120 temperature gauge, temperature stays when warm just over the middle so looks ok. Ideas? It always goes off after switching the car off and on again.
- My friend had a gps installed on the lower end of the dash, but I wanted to keep the car original so may remove and buy the standard parts
- A bit of a knock sometimes appears on the front, so worth re-visiting, know some work has been done on the suspension in the last 12 months
The car is very well looked after, drives like a beauty, hard to believe it is coming 20 years old. I want to keep as my pride and joy and it will be a collectible for me so want to have it spot on.
I have a trickle charger that I bought for a previous Boxster but sold the car before using, so may be put to use for this one.
Happy chappy! :thumbs:
A few things to be fixed:
- A couple of bumper scratches (was thinking of using mobile repair paint other than full respray)
- Machine polish
- Repaint of the bolster on the driver seat
- Treatment of the headlights to bring the shine back - especially the top which is starting to get yellowish
- Thinking of replacing the bonnet badge to a new one as it is starting to lose some of the colour (Still looks good though)
- license plate holder broke when changing the plate so will ebay one
These should bring the exterior back to showroom condition
In relation to the mechanical/interior:
- Alarm goes off randomly so it is booked to be looked at on Friday. Machine at the specialist showed something with the door lock, more investigation required. The lock on the controller is also not great so may be linked. thoughts?
- Gearbox: Don't know if it is the lack of practice on manuals in the last few months but I have scratched a gear or two since delivery (drove about 100 miles since). Any ideas?
- Upon turning the car on when cold, there is a small light that blinks near the 120 temperature gauge, temperature stays when warm just over the middle so looks ok. Ideas? It always goes off after switching the car off and on again.
- My friend had a gps installed on the lower end of the dash, but I wanted to keep the car original so may remove and buy the standard parts
- A bit of a knock sometimes appears on the front, so worth re-visiting, know some work has been done on the suspension in the last 12 months
The car is very well looked after, drives like a beauty, hard to believe it is coming 20 years old. I want to keep as my pride and joy and it will be a collectible for me so want to have it spot on.
I have a trickle charger that I bought for a previous Boxster but sold the car before using, so may be put to use for this one.
Happy chappy! :thumbs:
Alex
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The temperature warning light works like this:
"Four functions of the coolant warning light:
1. Engine coolant level too low -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz)
2. Engine compartment temperature too high -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz) (engine compartment blower might be faulty)
3. Engine coolant temperature too high -- light is lit; pointer on the right
4. Temperature sensor at water outlet faulty -- light flashes rapidly (1 Hz) ; pointer on the right
Note: The temperature warning in point three is indicated if the conditions "engine coolant temperature too high" and "engine coolant level too low" are present simultaneously."
"Four functions of the coolant warning light:
1. Engine coolant level too low -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz)
2. Engine compartment temperature too high -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz) (engine compartment blower might be faulty)
3. Engine coolant temperature too high -- light is lit; pointer on the right
4. Temperature sensor at water outlet faulty -- light flashes rapidly (1 Hz) ; pointer on the right
Note: The temperature warning in point three is indicated if the conditions "engine coolant temperature too high" and "engine coolant level too low" are present simultaneously."
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