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Happy with purchase!
So as I had posted about 30 days ago, I flew to Phoenix to look at Bill Calvin’s gorgeous 96 C4S. What a wonderful gentleman! He picked me up from the airport, we went to his house, his garage, and there she was! I had flown the 4hour long flight with high expectations, and they were fully met! Then onto the Scottsdale Porsche dealership for the PPI, with a few very minor notations, all was pronounced well! I left with the title, bill of sale, and records, left the cashier’s check with Bill. Transporter picked up the car 2 days later, drove it straight through to Chicago, I got it in 2 days! It was all smooth and all good.
It’s now been 2 weeks, and my appreciation and enjoyment of the car have simply grown!
It’s now been 2 weeks, and my appreciation and enjoyment of the car have simply grown!
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Great story that ends the same, pretty much, for all of us that get a good, clean car. Why did the PO sell? What led you to buy a 993? How long did you look? Did you get your first color choice? Mods?
Congrats.
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Congrats.
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Some background
I had owned a 97 993 cab, bought it in 98 with 2300 miles, and then, given some personal changes, sold it it 99 with 3200 miles. Left a void, filled it with a 89 speedster in 2004. Bought that car from original owner with a little over 3000 miles, today it has a little over 8000. Perfect in every way!
However, over the years, and especially in the last couple, every time I see or hear an air cooled Porsche, I experience that lust(!). So how to be sensible about it? First I drove the other options, namely 996 and 997. Left me not breathless. Very composed, I wanted something more visceral. How about a motorcycle? Been there, done that!(BMW R1100RT, BMW R100RS). Wife made several compelling arguments. Tried, and bought a 1973.5 911T Targa. Loved it for it's looks, could never really enjoy driving it enough, plus the clutch was a little too hard, my orthopaedic doctor started rubbing his hands gleefully when he saw me again! Sold the 73.5, to a gentleman from Finland, about 2 years ago.
I have been watching for sale ads for a long time. PCA, ebay, Rennlist, Pelican, etc. I have spoken to some of the sellers. Even flown out a couple of times, returning with check in pocket.
I saw this 96 C4S. It was priced at, or beyond, the top end of what the cars go for. But it was done so right! All my reservations about the stock car had been addressed. The seller was passionate. He loved the car. I understood (is this a sickness) his reason for selling. So I flew out. And returned impatient for the car to arrive.
I have a 3 car garage, with 2 lifts, which essentially makes it a 5 car, though the cars stored on top do take some effort to bring out, so are not driven much, though I do rotate what I put on top. Currently my son's Saab(away to college) and the speedster are on top, my wife's car, my daily driver(S600 Mercedes), and the 96 C4S are at the bottom.
What did the owner do to the car?
His Rennlist listing for the car I am not sure how to reference. Here is a link to the ebay listing, however. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140251889575
Suspension (no more USA parts)
Ruf 19” wheels
Bilstine PSS-9 fully adjustable coil overs (10 settings)
Porsche RS adjustable sway bars (3-settings)
Porsche RS drop links
Porsche RS camber bar
Dealer aligned to RS spec
Drive train
3.6 vario-ram motor
all wheel drive
motor sound package
large oval exhaust
Interior
Porsche Red RS seatbelts
Porsche GT3 seats with silver stitching and polar silver backs
Porsche 3 spoke leather/aluminum wheel, leather airbag w/ silver crest
Valintine one radar custom installed into tach
Silver gauges
Silver/aluminum hand break/shifter
Porsche In dash CD and trunk mounted changer
Aluminum floor pedals
Porsche Euro required medical kit
Porsche keyless entry/security system (drive-block)
A/C
Exterior
Factory Porsche European front and rear bumpers
Bumper plugs for front plate and head light washers (can be removed for use)
Tech Art front air ducts/running lights. ( I have the hose and fin kit, never installed as it requires cutting the fender liners)
Factory Porsche front and rear spoilers
Porsche HID Litronic headlights
Silver plated hood badge (gold clashed with this car, steering wheel badge is silver.
Pictures posted with the red speedster were taken by me, the ones of the C4S alone are from the seller's listing.
Thanks for listening, and appreciate the encouragement and support!
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However, over the years, and especially in the last couple, every time I see or hear an air cooled Porsche, I experience that lust(!). So how to be sensible about it? First I drove the other options, namely 996 and 997. Left me not breathless. Very composed, I wanted something more visceral. How about a motorcycle? Been there, done that!(BMW R1100RT, BMW R100RS). Wife made several compelling arguments. Tried, and bought a 1973.5 911T Targa. Loved it for it's looks, could never really enjoy driving it enough, plus the clutch was a little too hard, my orthopaedic doctor started rubbing his hands gleefully when he saw me again! Sold the 73.5, to a gentleman from Finland, about 2 years ago.
I have been watching for sale ads for a long time. PCA, ebay, Rennlist, Pelican, etc. I have spoken to some of the sellers. Even flown out a couple of times, returning with check in pocket.
I saw this 96 C4S. It was priced at, or beyond, the top end of what the cars go for. But it was done so right! All my reservations about the stock car had been addressed. The seller was passionate. He loved the car. I understood (is this a sickness) his reason for selling. So I flew out. And returned impatient for the car to arrive.
I have a 3 car garage, with 2 lifts, which essentially makes it a 5 car, though the cars stored on top do take some effort to bring out, so are not driven much, though I do rotate what I put on top. Currently my son's Saab(away to college) and the speedster are on top, my wife's car, my daily driver(S600 Mercedes), and the 96 C4S are at the bottom.
What did the owner do to the car?
His Rennlist listing for the car I am not sure how to reference. Here is a link to the ebay listing, however. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140251889575
Suspension (no more USA parts)
Ruf 19” wheels
Bilstine PSS-9 fully adjustable coil overs (10 settings)
Porsche RS adjustable sway bars (3-settings)
Porsche RS drop links
Porsche RS camber bar
Dealer aligned to RS spec
Drive train
3.6 vario-ram motor
all wheel drive
motor sound package
large oval exhaust
Interior
Porsche Red RS seatbelts
Porsche GT3 seats with silver stitching and polar silver backs
Porsche 3 spoke leather/aluminum wheel, leather airbag w/ silver crest
Valintine one radar custom installed into tach
Silver gauges
Silver/aluminum hand break/shifter
Porsche In dash CD and trunk mounted changer
Aluminum floor pedals
Porsche Euro required medical kit
Porsche keyless entry/security system (drive-block)
A/C
Exterior
Factory Porsche European front and rear bumpers
Bumper plugs for front plate and head light washers (can be removed for use)
Tech Art front air ducts/running lights. ( I have the hose and fin kit, never installed as it requires cutting the fender liners)
Factory Porsche front and rear spoilers
Porsche HID Litronic headlights
Silver plated hood badge (gold clashed with this car, steering wheel badge is silver.
Pictures posted with the red speedster were taken by me, the ones of the C4S alone are from the seller's listing.
Thanks for listening, and appreciate the encouragement and support!
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