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Old 04-03-2019, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by moburki
Really? He says it's in his shop here in town. Fooled me for sure.
Ask him to take a specific picture of it, one that hasn't been posted in the ad. Bet you never hear back from him or get some lame excuse.
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Old 04-03-2019, 02:19 PM
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Ask him to take a specific picture of it, one that hasn't been posted in the ad. Bet you never hear back from him or get some lame excuse.
Waiting on that pic now
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Old 04-03-2019, 03:34 PM
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Just talked with the seller, in Muncie, IN and he texted me pictures and is getting measurements and weights so I can calculate shipping or decide to drive out and pick it up.
Does Muncie guy have some 996.2 case halves, and some tail lights for sale too? The local SLC guy claims to, and advertising "come have a look", and not offering shipping.. Is your guy asking for prepayment? Just want to make sure you're all good. I have no stake, and no time to go call SLC guy's bluff this week.
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Old 04-03-2019, 03:54 PM
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From SLC seller's other add (address and all):
"The item is available during the garage sale located at S456 SanSAvino Way. Stop by to take a look and pick up and make an offer – cash only. Will not answer any text messages."
Address should be 7456 not S456. Looks legit to me.
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Old 04-03-2019, 04:12 PM
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a 996 with an aero kit is totally worth it, looks much better otherwise I would not have bought my 996. I think cars with an OEM factory aero kits should sell for at least 5k more than one with the same condition without it.
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Old 04-03-2019, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 85eurocarrera
Rear wing doesn't look like my Aerokit .2?
It's worth repeating, great looking car!
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Could be Aero Kit II with GT3 style wing or Carrera Aero II with Carrera style wing
Same front bumper cover and skirts on both
There is one or two threads on this here in the 996 forum
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Old 04-03-2019, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Waterloo
What I can tell you is that my friend put a factory taco wing on his 2000, but did not change the front bumper, he says it becomes slightly unstable at speeds greater than the speed limit. If you do this, make sure you do both the front and the back. And I love the look of the factory aero kit, but I migh be biased.
Also specifies that in the factory manual, wings and bumpers must be used together
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Old 04-03-2019, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NYoutftr
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Could be Aero Kit II with GT3 style wing or Carrera Aero II with Carrera style wing
Same front bumper cover and skirts on both
There is one or two threads on this here in the 996 forum
The Carrera Aerokit wing was also available on the 2001 Mk.I.
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Old 04-03-2019, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by islaTurbine
The Carrera Aerokit wing was also available on the 2001 Mk.I.
Oh, I didn't know that.
Was 2001 the first year for the Carrera Wing?
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Old 04-03-2019, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NYoutftr
Oh, I didn't know that.
Was 2001 the first year for the Carrera Wing?
I'm not entirely sure. I've only ever personally seen it on 2001+ option tags, though.
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Old 04-04-2019, 10:13 AM
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Muncie guy is legit, i've been talking to him for 6 months about his taco. he's listed the entire kit on ebay for quite some time. good guy.
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Old 04-04-2019, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by golfmanlk
Muncie guy is legit, i've been talking to him for 6 months about his taco. he's listed the entire kit on ebay for quite some time. good guy.
thats the guy, has excellent feedback on alot of previous porsche stuff he posted also. Im waiting on somw pics now but i’ll be driving to meet him halfway to pick up all the bits in person. Payment via paypal so i’ll be covered should anything go south.
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Old 04-04-2019, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Neto
a 996 with an aero kit is totally worth it, looks much better otherwise I would not have bought my 996. I think cars with an OEM factory aero kits should sell for at least 5k more than one with the same condition without it.
^^ Says the guy with the aerokit car ^^ Well that's certainly an unbiased opinion Eh... $5k premium? Good luck with that...I don't think sales data would support it
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Old 04-04-2019, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dporto
^^ Says the guy with the aerokit car ^^ Well that's certainly an unbiased opinion Eh... $5k premium? Good luck with that...I don't think sales data would support it
when 996s were still solidly in the mid 20s, it seems Aero kit cars either flew off the lots or languished.

Hard to say but people either love the 911 for the toned down sports car it can be, or love the motorsport look offered by the aero kit.

i dont think its an even 50/50 split either...
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Originally Posted by dporto
^^ Says the guy with the aerokit car ^^ Well that's certainly an unbiased opinion Eh... $5k premium? Good luck with that...I don't think sales data would support it
I agree, there isn't a $5k increase over non-aero cars all other things being equal. Which makes them a deal for those of us who are aero-oriented. There is likely a large cadre of buyers who shun the aero. Good for them, more aeros for us!
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