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05-31-2009, 03:15 PM
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#1 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Hi there
Im planning to purchase a 00 Porsche Carrera 2, I believe it is the 996. Are there any problems anyone knows of? The car has 92xxxkm on it and has an aftermarket supercharger http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1161535437.html
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05-31-2009, 04:00 PM
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#2 | | Banned By Establishment
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nice car. I would probably check with a porsche forum though
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05-31-2009, 06:30 PM
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#4 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by FS1992EG  | porsche 911s hold value very well
it's not like gm, ford or chrysler
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05-31-2009, 06:48 PM
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#5 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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You will have a hard time selling it afterward.
It got 02 facelift conversion which you might need to make sure it doesn't have a front end collision.
I rather take a stock 996 instead of this one.
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05-31-2009, 07:12 PM
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#6 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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Apart from the car itself, have you researched on where you're going to get the car serviced? Where you're going to buy parts?
Porsches have always been quite reliable (in terms of a true sports car) but with the aftermarket supercharger you better cross your fingers that nothing major will go wrong.
Good luck!
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05-31-2009, 07:18 PM
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#7 | | The Speed Syndicate
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ed, hope u get it! that thing is gonna be fast!
but for the price it is.. a bit expensive.. considering the year n mileage, even though it has an S/C in it, but there are better options out there!
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05-31-2009, 09:31 PM
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#8 | | Resident Bullshitter
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Originally Posted by Timpo porsche 911s hold value very well
it's not like gm, ford or chrysler | not 996, those things are worthless
42k for a 00 3.4L C2 is a ripoff.... i seen much lower milege facelifted 04 C2 with the 3.6L for less then that.
just spend more and get a 997.1.... 997.1 C2S is around 65k nowadays
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05-31-2009, 09:36 PM
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ed truong?
lol
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05-31-2009, 10:22 PM
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#10 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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yup don't get the 3.4, the facelifted ones look a lot better,
oh wait this guy converted it. (possible accident?)
I dunno if a supercharger would be particularly reliable.
Neways I'm not too fond of 911 cabs always been coupe for me.
and 92k is pretty high for a porsche,
I suggest keep looking, maybe even go for a newer boxster.
Although a 911 is still a 911 no matter what.
What's a "european suspension" I didn't even know there was a difference.
Don't most guys go for PSS or something if they're going to change it?
997s are actually a much nicer car, so if u can find one in the low-mid 50s take that instead. or save up for one. I've seen C4S coupes going for this price. so definitely keep looking for a better deal.
Unless those mods are your thing don't go for this one.
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05-31-2009, 11:12 PM
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#11 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by FS1992EG | Sweet! I got the exact same rims for my car.
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05-31-2009, 11:36 PM
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oh shit.. ya.. check up on factory recalls and shit like that?
but one thing though.. servicing a 9yrs old porche will burn more than just a hole thru ur wallet...
let alone if a part on it breaks
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05-31-2009, 11:38 PM
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Ed, we should talk. I've been looking at 996's pretty seriously and I've done a lot of research too. Not to mention I'm in the club and spend a lot of time talking to guys with 996's and they've told me what to look out for. In fact today I spent the whole day autocrossing two different 2002 996C2's!!!
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06-01-2009, 06:35 AM
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#14 | | Witness protection
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mmm... power heated sport seats 
problems? rear main seal... google it. it's not pretty.
cozy up to an independent shop like weissach or scan automotive (there are others) and ask politely! i'm sure they will have plenty to say if you present yourself as a potential customer.
any more details on this supercharger conversion? sounds interesting.
i know it has BC plates but the scenery in the pics dosen't look like BC...
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06-01-2009, 10:56 AM
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06-01-2009, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by FS1992EG | i believe he was selling his 00 s2k for 40,000 also
it sounds about right ..
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06-01-2009, 12:17 PM
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#17 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane ed truong?
lol | yes it is, and who are you?
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06-01-2009, 12:19 PM
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#18 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by asahai69 | how is that being smug ?
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06-01-2009, 04:35 PM
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#19 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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the whole convertible thing?
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06-01-2009, 10:45 PM
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#20 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by truong how is that being smug ? | Future porsche driver
edit. p.s. Sorry To Say
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06-01-2009, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by truong yes it is, and who are you? | think of someone you beat with a baton in highschool.
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06-02-2009, 12:25 AM
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996 doesn't hold their values, unless you get a 996 turbo, GT3 or GT2~
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06-02-2009, 12:32 AM
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#23 | | y'all better put some respeck on my name
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Where's Macro?
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06-02-2009, 06:11 AM
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06-02-2009, 06:48 AM
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#25 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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