Therapy996t

Turbodan: They said they did work to the coolant hoses before they took the motor out. Not sure how extensive, though . They cleaned all the radiators, some work on the hoses (like I said, not sure how much), new plugs, oil change, wet buffed the headlamp lenses, and a 4 wheel alignment. All the stuff they did on that list was done before I pulled the trigger on the car, except the clutch, while it was for sale at the dealer. I made the clutch part of our deal so - engine out .

Turbodan

that sounds great. did they also do the coilpacks?
enjoy the drive home just be sure she is pointing straight before pressing the right pedal!

theporscheguy

996TT are great machines. Enjoy the drive home. I've stumbled through Williston and Tioga a few times in the past. It's a great part of the country in June to September.

Olemiss540

I prefer the uptight position. It shows the wife that I bought it for the kids!

Therapy996t

Turbodan: I'll have to ask about the coil packs. And of course I'll pointer 'er straight before squeezing the go lever. Do I look like a BMW driver?

Theporscheguy: I haven't been to Tioga, yet, but just tried my first venture to Williston. Williston is nice! My area has fewer trees than Williston, but there is a lot of interesting country between New Town, ND and Washington DC Metro Area! I'm looking forward to it

Olemiss540: I'm sure you meant the "upright" position. I agree with you. Big reason I went with a 996turbo instead of a Corvette Z06 is the backseats. Not sure that the 15lbs (on a bad day) for the back seats flipped down really makes thaaaaaat much of a different for body roll at my level of driving.

Cheers,

clsund1

Enjoy the drive home. It's a great memory.

Dock

Or for anyone's level of driving.

Dock

Not all 996 Turbos came with the script behind the rear seats.

Hosewater2

Therapy-

Just curious, how rough and undocumented was the 996tt in Helena that they only want 30?

napoleon1981

Yes I don't have it. I think its gone when you get the Bose sound system. The woofer sits in front of it basically.

Dock

At least on my '02, it's not behind the box containing the woofers.

napoleon1981

I never looked behind the box. Maybe its just not there at all in any cars with the Bose system? Does somebody with a bose system have the script?

Road King

Nope, I just double checked.

Dock

Unless someone is riding in the back seat, I keep the rear seatbacks down because:

1. It allows me to better enjoy the sound of my Europipe Stage II Loud exhaust (the raised position of the seatbacks tends to change the sound delevery a bit).

2. The lowered seaatbacks provide a flat shelf that can be used to set items on.

3. The lowered seatbacks provide some cover for things that are set on the rear seats, giving a cleaner/"out of the way" look.

Therapy996t

CLSUND1:
Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it. T-2ish days 'till I hop on the plane and meet my new-to-me car!

Hosewater2:
Replied in private messages. But basically, it was a little rough (not too too bad) cosmetically. The deal breaker for me was V-Dubs and More (the euro-shop in Helena) refused to even let it on their premises for "liability reasons" because they have seen the car before. They never said what was wrong with it but they said I should walk away. The car ran strong, sounded healthy, didn't smell, etc etc but that scared me away. If you can get a PPI or some sort of warranty from the Subaru dealer, go for it

Dock:
Not sure if I'll get an exhaust for it. Had a car with a loud exhaust and loved it but was hoping I could fly under the radar a little more than when I was in college. Who knows... maybe the bug will bite me again and I'll just be able to help myself, later! Interesting take on use of lowered back seats. Definitely something to think about.

Cheers,
Nick