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Old 12-21-2009, 08:42 AM
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Default Book Review: Porsche 996 The Essential Companion: Supreme Porsche (Paperback)

Has anyone read this book, like it, dislike it, or can recommend another reference I can use to educate myself?

Amazon Link: Porsche 996 The Essential Companion: Supreme Porsche (Paperback)
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Got it. Love it. Written by a regular Rennlister too.
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Have it. Great resource.
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Excellent book written by a long time Rennlister, Must have for a 996 owner.
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It is truly an essential companion. It is both informative and entertaining reading. Well worth the $65 purchase price at Amazon.
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+1 on all counts.
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yes +1 ... and my Mill edit is in there along with many RL members...
Old 12-21-2009, 08:41 PM
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I have the 964 version and it has paid for itself many times over in DIY's.
Old 12-21-2009, 08:49 PM
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Yes you should buy it.
Many rennlisters contributed photos for the book.
Adrian is a great guy and did a great job on research.
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964 version is great; 996 book isn't so good if you're looking for something to assist with maintenance. Compared to the 964 version it had few facts but many opinions like how much the author disliked the electronic hood mechansim!
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My blond haired Santa is bringing mine so I'll have reading after the 24th.
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Ah come on Garrett, I took a lot of pics for Adrian in that book. I like it
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Excellent book.
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I just got it for Xmas from my gf (Opened present early this year)!! Awesome book, can't wait to sit down with it..
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Hey Steve! Happy Holidays to ya'!
I guess it's a good book from a leisure standpoint, but I was expecting the same sort of thing as the excellent 964 book which I enjoyed reading over and over. It just seemed like the text was constantly stressing how misinformed everyone is which gets tiring to read; it was like reading an opinion article or Internet discussion! Also while the info is available online, I was surprised common maintenance wasn't covered.


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