DamanC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Post 48 has all the pictures I know we all like car details and pictures, so here goes. On Thursday I became the proud owner of a 996 Turbo. The last few weeks have been a nightmare and I have had many ups and downs on this adventure but would like to share my story with you guys. I have looked and tried many 996 Turbos over the last month since selling the supra. All of which were quite frankly dogs. I had a very strict list of wants which included, bassalt black colour, manual transmission, black interior and low mileage which limited my options massively. Initially, I thought they were a bit of a bargain for the money but with these cars, its far from it. I hoped I could pick one up for around 25K but after taking several for PPI's (pre purchase inspections) and doing god knows how many miles all over the country my hopes were dashed. I sunk a good £1000 and many days off work to find out that a sellers "mint" was very different from mine and specialist PPI inspector. Rocking up to buy one of these machines with a good look around could have cost me 10's of thousands and because of the various PPI's done I managed to dodge quite a few bullets. I resorted to even looking at tiptronic's (which were surprisingly rather good) but I knew full well that I would always have the "its not a manual" at the back of my head. I even went as far as looking at the grey and savannah interiors. I need a slap for even considering them! Tuesday evening I had a call from a fella in north Wales who returned a message I left many days ago. He had just got back in the country after being away for several weeks, and was calling everyone back that had left him a message. I knew I had to move quick to even stand a chance of getting to him before someone else did. Wednesday Morning the PPI was booked in with a localish specialist and 6am Thursday Morning I started the 550 mile round trip. In short, the car was mint. The seller had spent 13k in the last 18 months of ownership direct with Porsche. I couldn't believe that I had actually found a mint one and the guy was willing to sell it! When the specialist described the car and an "exceptional example of a 996 Turbo" a deal was done I paid a lot more than I initially set out to pay but to get the right car I never was going to ever find it. There is a lot more to these cars than most think, If you are considering one (I know a few have mentioned them here) do lots and lots of research and take it for a PPI! Today was the first chance I had to give her a quick wash a grab a quick snap on the ol iphone so apologies for the poor picture. Spec includes; 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo Bassalt black Full black leather interior with optional red stitching 50K miles Porsche Communication Module BOSE Sound system Aluminium pack Heated seats Plus a monumental amount of others which are standard on the Turbo Models. She has more buttons than the Supra which I didn't think was possible How does it drive? Its a racing car with everything draped in cow is the only way I can currently describe it. I have only done 300 miles in it (mostly in the dark and rain) so I cant drive it for sh*t Proper pictures when I find the time and daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 That Daman is Nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 very nice indeed!................................supra is better thow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Nice buy, looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Nice buy, looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 looks fantastic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 looks a very nice motor If i was to ever sell the supra thats what i would be gunning for. The only real upgrade to a supra if im honest:salute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Looks great Daman very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Very nice mate! Black's the fastest colour Glad to know you've finally found your ideal car! More pics when possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Beautiful mate. A 964 turbo has always been my like-long dream car. More pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 A beauty mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Very nice! Glad you held out for what you wanted - that way you've got no regrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Nice car Daman mate like to have heads up with your new toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Lovely! I'd have one of these if money were no object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 have you fallen over or standing in a hole ? nice car whats the insurance like compared to your supra ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 wooahh thats a proper car - how much did you get it for in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Awesome purchase mate..! Congrats..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 And one for the little 'un! Baby 911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Very nice indeed. They have great road presence, and as with the Supra I love the shape and the curves. Thanks for sharing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 supra is better thow No its not, went out in one of these, Im looking for one at the moment !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very little compares for the money, glad you managed to find a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 As I said on FB, I forgive you now. Looks like a lovely example, get some 'proper pictures' up though, chop chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've always fancied one of these. Looks like you've got yourself a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looked long and hard at these a couple of years ago. Beautiful machine but can be silly expensive to run if you buy a lemon. They are prone to damage to the three intercoolers at the front and it's something the inspector would have looked for first. A lot of these cars are in poor condition now. Enjoy Daman, glad you paid a bit more for a quality example. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'll admit that I was looking at 996 Turbo's/997 Carrera 4's not that long ago to replace the Supra, just found them a bit 'clinical' for my liking. GT3/GT2 RS could persuade me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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