Will this wing work for my 996?
09-28-2012 | 02:46 AM
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I promise you, if you ever trade that car in for another one at the Dealership, you're Not getting anymore for that car that what that lil' blue book tells them its worth. You could have 4k dollar wheels on it & its still not gonna help you (thats why if somebody trades in their car, they take everything they can off of it & put everything back on it stock) & then try & sale the rest of the high dollar stuff they put on it & HOPE you can get back half of what you paid for it! jmo
Now if its added aftermarket, and especially if it isnt OEM, that changes things dramatically. In these cases I 100% agree that not only would you not get additional cash on the trade, you might actually lose money. Private sale would be tougher too as you'd have to hold out for a buyer who doesnt mind "mods".
09-28-2012 | 10:42 AM
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Well I've never traded a car in at the dealer so I don't have to worry about that. Mk1 OEM aero kits are somewhat rare, especially on post '99 cars so I would think they would boost the resale somewhat. Now for the resale of a car that has illegally tinted taillights and knockoff wing, I'm not so sure of...
09-28-2012 | 11:55 AM
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P.S. FWIW, I think some are probably concerned that some Internet wacko will use it to figure out who they really are, where they live, etc. In some ways I get it. A lot of people online would rather remain anonymous or, at least, relatively anonymous. A license plate actually offers a lot of information with someone who has the right resources. Of course, every wacko who sees you in real life (probably an even bigger threat) can do the same. Maybe I should drive around with a rag covering my license plate.
09-28-2012 | 02:24 PM
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I traded in my aerokit 911 (99) back in 07 on a truck and they absolutely added value on the offer price based on the options. I definitely got a few grand more because of the aerokit and mix of other desirable options on it vs a stripped out one. You're wrong if you think that doesnt happen. If you notice the little blue book includes modifiers for options just like it does for mileage and condition. Everything is negotiable. Lots of people aren't great negotiators and assume that getting screwed is "normal", but it really isn't. On private sale, if you have an aerokit car you just need to hold out for someone who *actually wants the aerokit* (rather than panic sell to low ballers) and you'll get your price. The aerokit option is pretty significant
Now if its added aftermarket, and especially if it isnt OEM, that changes things dramatically. In these cases I 100% agree that not only would you not get additional cash on the trade, you might actually lose money. Private sale would be tougher too as you'd have to hold out for a buyer who doesnt mind "mods".
Now if its added aftermarket, and especially if it isnt OEM, that changes things dramatically. In these cases I 100% agree that not only would you not get additional cash on the trade, you might actually lose money. Private sale would be tougher too as you'd have to hold out for a buyer who doesnt mind "mods".
09-28-2012 | 02:32 PM
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They can give you a ticket.
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P.S. FWIW, I think some are probably concerned that some Internet wacko will use it to figure out who they really are, where they live, etc. In some ways I get it. A lot of people online would rather remain anonymous or, at least, relatively anonymous. A license plate actually offers a lot of information with someone who has the right resources. Of course, every wacko who sees you in real life (probably an even bigger threat) can do the same. Maybe I should drive around with a rag covering my license plate.
-Eric
P.S. FWIW, I think some are probably concerned that some Internet wacko will use it to figure out who they really are, where they live, etc. In some ways I get it. A lot of people online would rather remain anonymous or, at least, relatively anonymous. A license plate actually offers a lot of information with someone who has the right resources. Of course, every wacko who sees you in real life (probably an even bigger threat) can do the same. Maybe I should drive around with a rag covering my license plate.
09-28-2012 | 06:13 PM
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Sue, I just saw the bottom of your post. I've just Always seen & been told that its NOT a good idea to show it (when there's really NO reason to) if you look on many forums MOST of them ARE covered up. But like you also said, pretty much wackos everywhere & you probably run into them everyday, so if anybody really wanted you that bad they could probably find you but I just didn't think there was any reason anybody just had to see it, since its not personalized anyway. jmo
-Eric
09-29-2012 | 10:32 PM
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Porrsha, that looks alot like mine (where did you get it from). I really like the wheels on it also, I've just never been a yellow car guy (I've seen some nice looking ones but I don't think I could ever pull the trigger & buy one) but you know the old saying never say never! Lol! Gator, I think you've got your car looking Great why do you want to put a different wing on it (I really like your tail lights also) to me a Porsche looks soooo much better with a wing (I don't care what model or year) but the Taco is probably my least favorite of all! jmo
09-30-2012 | 01:19 PM
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09-30-2012 | 02:52 PM
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Do you have a pic of your wing?
09-30-2012 | 03:13 PM
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