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Jan 30, 2013 | 10:07 PM

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kromdom

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best is "newest" car you can afford.

Jan 30, 2013 | 10:20 PM

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b8_rdc

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The plastic windows on the 99-01 are a pain on the cabriolet. My vote would be well cared for 2002, I had a 99 in the past and the VarioCam Plus is nice on 2002+ (but trickier to repair if have an issue) also glass rear window.

Jan 30, 2013 | 10:22 PM

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Sneaky Pete

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I'm starting to like Jake. My 99 has been an awesome car to own.

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo911

MY03 with a 3.6--Cab preferably Guards Red! Good luck!

My color choice with exception of Cashmere. Black second choice.

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat6 Innovations

The earliest 1999 you can find!

Thats my personal opinion, but its based from aspects most wouldn't consider.

Considering who u r, I am very VERY interested in hearing ur aspects for consideration. For certain, the 1999 is going to be the "cheapest." Have a '99 with 49K miles located in town. Two problems being silver and coupe BUT one local owner and asking price is very attractive.

PM if u wish or direct to appropriate link(s).

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:19 PM

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mrjr1000

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Originally Posted by b8_rdc

Appreciate ur thoughts and added to my PRO list for the 2002.

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:22 PM

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mrjr1000

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Originally Posted by dotframe

The best year of any model 911 is the one you have in your garage and/or driveway

Love it but would hate to think any 911 was restricted to a driveway. Garage is a must.

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:30 PM

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CDLVancouver

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ya...2002+ for the 3.6 and the glovebox!

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Jan 30, 2013 | 11:31 PM

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mrjr1000

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Many thanks for the quick and helpful responses.

As member of Boxster Register so happy to know rennlist will offer same online support I have found in the past.

Once Carrera found and in the garage, photos will be posted. Must add will not settle for less desired color choices regardless of MY. So must find patience to be a virtue.

Jan 30, 2013 | 11:59 PM

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kromdom

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Originally Posted by CDLVancouver

ya...2002+ for the 3.6 and the glovebox!

and cupholder

(and GLASS rear window as already pointed out)

Jan 31, 2013 | 08:55 AM

#26

Dstutler

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I have the 2002 C4 Cab and love it.

Jan 31, 2013 | 12:05 PM

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etwd

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earliest 99 you can find. Porsche put everything in and it went down from there

Remember 'gone in 60-seconds' when they drove the 996 through the Dealership window? That was a 99 C2! I fell in love and went out and bought my Speed Yellow 6-speed......

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Jan 31, 2013 | 12:13 PM

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Flat6 Innovations

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Quote:

Originally Posted by etwd

earliest 99 you can find. Porsche put everything in and it went down from there

Remember 'gone in 60-seconds' when they drove the 996 through the Dealership window? That was a 99 C2! I fell in love and went out and bought my Speed Yellow 6-speed......

Actually it wasn't.. That car recently sold and was advertised as an earlier aircooled 911 with body mods to make it appear as a 996.

More details

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...lly-996-a.html

Jan 31, 2013 | 12:14 PM

#29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cefalu

Jackpot! My '99 MY build date was June, 1998!

+2 for this
I know lots of people say the MKII is better - but I am not one of them - I prefer the earlier 996's for a few reasons too

Jan 31, 2013 | 12:16 PM

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Flat6 Innovations

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Originally Posted by ivangene

+2 for this
I know lots of people say the MKII is better - but I am not one of them - I prefer the earlier 996's for a few reasons too

The steering wheel tells me everything I need to know about a '99!!!!!!

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