Guards Red 996
Discussion
Thought I'd start a thread on the 996 after reading the likes of PopPopBangBang's - even if mine will massively pale in comparison to his tricked out monster.
So around 3 months ago, I started getting the itch to realise a bit of a lifelong dream to own a Porsche. I do a lot of miles with work and have a diesel BMW for that task, so this was purely for something to enjoy on the weekends and hopefully get more into track day action having had a bit of fun on some in the past. I started the hunt with a Cayman, which was lovely and balanced - but I couldn't help but look into 996's, I've had a model 996 GT3 since I was about 12 and always wanted one! The search started with a ropey blue Cat C, which cemented the fact that I wanted one, but not that one. A bit of searching later, and I came across a Guards Red Carrera 2 with the aero kit and a few extras like the M030 suspension and an LSD! No modifications bar a Fabspeed exhaust.
I went and viewed, immediately wanted it and 3 painstaking weeks later it was eventually on the driveway
I've had it a month now and its started off strong, needing a slave cylinder (on warranty thankfully) within a few weeks. I'm hoping with the extensive history of the car it shouldn't be too much of an arse to own, but I'm ready to shoulder anything it throws my way. Being a 1998, its got the dual row bearing and ferrous liners, which is allegedly the most reliable combo - time will tell!
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So around 3 months ago, I started getting the itch to realise a bit of a lifelong dream to own a Porsche. I do a lot of miles with work and have a diesel BMW for that task, so this was purely for something to enjoy on the weekends and hopefully get more into track day action having had a bit of fun on some in the past. I started the hunt with a Cayman, which was lovely and balanced - but I couldn't help but look into 996's, I've had a model 996 GT3 since I was about 12 and always wanted one! The search started with a ropey blue Cat C, which cemented the fact that I wanted one, but not that one. A bit of searching later, and I came across a Guards Red Carrera 2 with the aero kit and a few extras like the M030 suspension and an LSD! No modifications bar a Fabspeed exhaust.
I went and viewed, immediately wanted it and 3 painstaking weeks later it was eventually on the driveway
I've had it a month now and its started off strong, needing a slave cylinder (on warranty thankfully) within a few weeks. I'm hoping with the extensive history of the car it shouldn't be too much of an arse to own, but I'm ready to shoulder anything it throws my way. Being a 1998, its got the dual row bearing and ferrous liners, which is allegedly the most reliable combo - time will tell!
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Edited by CornedBeef on Friday 13th April 12:25
_Neal_ said:
Liking that a lot, pretty much my ideal spec 996. Those hard black sports seats look superb too.
ETA - How many miles has it done?
Its on about 110k, so looking well for the mileage! A fair bits been done over the years and its been well cared for which shows. ETA - How many miles has it done?
Bonus pic of it about to go on the ramp for the slave cylinder
spot the old 911 to the left.
It's nice to see a bright red Porker. Do you remember that advert with a red 944 and the line "no wonder so many Porsches are red"- as in red faced for having poor performance figures in comparison- can't remember if it was for a Corrado, an RX7 or what, but it was a time (the 80's) when they were all red!
Yours looks great. Love the seats and the aero kit. Nice specification. Enjoy it!
ETA- of course you won't remember that ad, you had a 996 model as a 12 year old...
Yours looks great. Love the seats and the aero kit. Nice specification. Enjoy it!
ETA- of course you won't remember that ad, you had a 996 model as a 12 year old...
Edited by Polynesian on Wednesday 13th September 13:52
Just about my ideal spec of car. As a fellow follower of popopbangbangs thread I saw the pictures you posted of it on there and was jealous.
I used to have a Cayman s until it started drinking oil at a higher rate than an alcoholic at a free bar. Traded it in for a brand new BMW, lovely car. In hindsight I wish I had gone 911. The depreciation on the bmw would hav covered the cost of a decent 996.
My biggest regret was about 3 years ago I nearly bought a 996 turbo. Low mileage and lovely spec for £45k but talked myself out of it as it would be a large investment for me. I so wish I had. I could have driven it for the last 3 years and not lost a penny.
Oh well.
Best of luck with your 996, love the aero kit and the colour.
I used to have a Cayman s until it started drinking oil at a higher rate than an alcoholic at a free bar. Traded it in for a brand new BMW, lovely car. In hindsight I wish I had gone 911. The depreciation on the bmw would hav covered the cost of a decent 996.
My biggest regret was about 3 years ago I nearly bought a 996 turbo. Low mileage and lovely spec for £45k but talked myself out of it as it would be a large investment for me. I so wish I had. I could have driven it for the last 3 years and not lost a penny.
Oh well.
Best of luck with your 996, love the aero kit and the colour.
Thanks chaps! I always loved guards red, and it does add a bit of excitement to the drive next to the dirty grey E92...the guy who sold me it has one in an identical spec, but painted in speed yellow and I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of them side by side.
I'm hoping to get underneath it at some point in the next few weeks and do a bit of cleaning up/undersealing, they definitely cope well considering the age rust wise but there are a few tatty bits I spotted when it was up on the ramps. Not bad for 19 years though!
I'm hoping to get underneath it at some point in the next few weeks and do a bit of cleaning up/undersealing, they definitely cope well considering the age rust wise but there are a few tatty bits I spotted when it was up on the ramps. Not bad for 19 years though!
Beautiful car, congrats on a great purchase!
I'm the guy with the Guards Red 996.1 C4, non-aero kit. I do really like the aero kit on brighter coloured 996s but am happy enough with mine!
Nice to see how the body colour centre console and seat backs look...possible mod for mine.
Enjoy!
I'm the guy with the Guards Red 996.1 C4, non-aero kit. I do really like the aero kit on brighter coloured 996s but am happy enough with mine!
Nice to see how the body colour centre console and seat backs look...possible mod for mine.
Enjoy!
Markbarry1977 said:
Just about my ideal spec of car. As a fellow follower of popopbangbangs thread I saw the pictures you posted of it on there and was jealous.
I used to have a Cayman s until it started drinking oil at a higher rate than an alcoholic at a free bar. Traded it in for a brand new BMW, lovely car. In hindsight I wish I had gone 911. The depreciation on the bmw would hav covered the cost of a decent 996.
My biggest regret was about 3 years ago I nearly bought a 996 turbo. Low mileage and lovely spec for £45k but talked myself out of it as it would be a large investment for me. I so wish I had. I could have driven it for the last 3 years and not lost a penny.
Oh well.
Best of luck with your 996, love the aero kit and the colour.
Lovely car opI used to have a Cayman s until it started drinking oil at a higher rate than an alcoholic at a free bar. Traded it in for a brand new BMW, lovely car. In hindsight I wish I had gone 911. The depreciation on the bmw would hav covered the cost of a decent 996.
My biggest regret was about 3 years ago I nearly bought a 996 turbo. Low mileage and lovely spec for £45k but talked myself out of it as it would be a large investment for me. I so wish I had. I could have driven it for the last 3 years and not lost a penny.
Oh well.
Best of luck with your 996, love the aero kit and the colour.
And I'm kicking myself as well back in 2011 I nearly bought a 996 turbo for £20k I'd have doubled my money!
Polynesian said:
It's nice to see a bright red Porker. Do you remember that advert with a red 944 and the line "no wonder so many Porsches are red"- as in red faced for having poor performance figures in comparison- can't remember if it was for a Corrado, an RX7 or what, but it was a time (the 80's) when they were all red!
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