Are 996 with aero kits rare?
#106
Nordschleife Master
I'm convinced that the MkI Aero will become an appreciated car in a few years.
What are everyone's thoughts on Porsche aero kits installed after the car was manufactured? I'm hesitant to buy a non-XAA car with the kit installed as I think it will delay the car's value in years to come. Thoughts?
What are everyone's thoughts on Porsche aero kits installed after the car was manufactured? I'm hesitant to buy a non-XAA car with the kit installed as I think it will delay the car's value in years to come. Thoughts?
Porsche parts installed by a dealer, not an issue.
#108
Drifting
#109
Nordschleife Master
Well, good record keeping is important for anything like this, but the OEM parts generally look different to the aftermarket copies. I'm yet to see a copy that looks anything like the real thing. I have records for every thing that has been done to my car, along with photographs of major work.
Related, but not. The other fly in the ointment is that the options lists on the cars are notoriously unreliable - I learned this when I asked my Porsche dealer (shortly after I bought the car) why the options list sticker on the trunk didn't match the options on the car. Once Porsche screws up there's no way to get it corrected.
#110
Nordschleife Master
The usual giveaways on the spoiler as to whether it's OEM or a copy are as follows:
1) Porsche markings and stickers
2) The air vent design
3) Fit, finish and quality (particularly on the inside where you can see if the fiberglass is smooth and well finished)
1) Porsche markings and stickers
2) The air vent design
3) Fit, finish and quality (particularly on the inside where you can see if the fiberglass is smooth and well finished)
Last edited by Wellardmac; 01-04-2015 at 04:50 PM.
#111
Drifting
Well it's definitely a Porsche aero kit, but not an XAA car. His price was already steep and definitely not worth it for me since the kit was added after production.
#112
Nordschleife Master
As I said, added during or after production makes no difference. If you don't like the price, that's a different matter, but excluding a car based on when the aero was added will just exclude a lot of good cars and make your search more frustrating and tortuous.
#113
Drifting
You're absolutely right. Unfortunately I can't turn off my type-A meticulousness.
#114
Nordschleife Master
I'm biased, but I feel that the 996 Aero is the best looking of the 996s. Every year I ask myself the question as to whether it's time to trade in for something newer and each time I come to the conclusion that I would just spend a lot of money for little gain and something less unique... there are not too many aero cars out there, so it's nice to have one that stands out from the crowd.
#115
Drifting
Well, your call.
I'm biased, but I feel that the 996 Aero is the best looking of the 996s. Every year I ask myself the question as to whether it's time to trade in for something newer and each time I come to the conclusion that I would just spend a lot of money for little gain and something less unique... there are not too many aero cars out there, so it's nice to have one that stands out from the crowd.
I'm biased, but I feel that the 996 Aero is the best looking of the 996s. Every year I ask myself the question as to whether it's time to trade in for something newer and each time I come to the conclusion that I would just spend a lot of money for little gain and something less unique... there are not too many aero cars out there, so it's nice to have one that stands out from the crowd.
#116
Nordschleife Master
Yup. Eventually you'll find the right car for you.
My car was the second one that I looked at.
From the owner perspective I'm happy to see that my car now seems to be fully depreciated, as the $23-25K range is where I've seen Aeros selling for the last 3 or so years, so every mile I now put onto my car is free.
#117
So what is a reasonable price range, give or take a couple grand, for a 2003 factory aero? Say, between 40k and 50k miles with no other remarkable or expensive options? No records, clean car fax and which appears to be well cared for.
I have made an offer on a particular 2003 including a deposit contingent on an acceptable PPI. I was not countered, just a response that we were too far apart. The PPI was already discussed and is not an issue.
Thanks,
JrDavid68
I have made an offer on a particular 2003 including a deposit contingent on an acceptable PPI. I was not countered, just a response that we were too far apart. The PPI was already discussed and is not an issue.
Thanks,
JrDavid68
#118
Rennlist Member
fit
Any;
will taco oem wing fit on 2004 996?
mkI to mkII
will taco oem wing fit on 2004 996?
mkI to mkII
#119
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It most certainly will. It's a direct fit and will take less than 10 minutes to install. With that being said, I wouldn't even think about adding one to an MK2 car. From an aesthetic perspective the taco wing has unique curves and will look completely ridiculous unless you have the MK1 aero kit front bumper and side skirts to balance things out. Also the MK1 aero kit was designed to be used as a "complete" kit (complete meaning all of the MK1 aero kit pieces). If you install just the wing without the proper front aerodynamics the car will drive like s**t at speed (front end unstable, wobbling, etc.).
#120
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It most certainly will. It's a direct fit and will take less than 10 minutes to install. With that being said, I wouldn't even think about adding one to an MK2 car. From an aesthetic perspective the taco wing has unique curves and will look completely ridiculous unless you have the MK1 aero kit front bumper and side skirts to balance things out. Also the MK1 aero kit was designed to be used as a "complete" kit (complete meaning all of the MK1 aero kit pieces). If you install just the wing without the proper front aerodynamics the car will drive like s**t at speed (front end unstable, wobbling, etc.).