"Factory?" Aero mod
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On the 2004 Order guide, full aero kit was XAA (front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler), but you could also order just the rear spoiler with XAG.
IMHO it is primarily a cosmetic mod... If you want to improve high speed stability and handling, sport suspension and/or aftermarket springs/coilovers with a bit of lowering will have far more impact.
IMHO it is primarily a cosmetic mod... If you want to improve high speed stability and handling, sport suspension and/or aftermarket springs/coilovers with a bit of lowering will have far more impact.
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OK, 996 gurus - here is the challenge. Dissect these two cars, and advise or consent.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...58059310&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...73580927&Log=0
And no buying them before I do! heheheheeee
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...58059310&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...73580927&Log=0
And no buying them before I do! heheheheeee
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MBA your cracking me up...lien holder thread 
I think the first car (red) is OEM aero XAA with 997 turbo wheels (probably reps) pricing seems out of line, well asking price, TIP and those miles (although not super high, with a tip it is). I'd offer 15k and walk at anything over 16...I really dislike tip.
The "canary yellow" I think he means Speed Yellow is a great color, but probably not a OEM XAA car, just because the rear bumper and front bumper are after market, leading me to believe the wing is as well...kind of a 996C4S/Turbo wanna be with a taco... not my cup of tea, but love the color.
I think the first car (red) is OEM aero XAA with 997 turbo wheels (probably reps) pricing seems out of line, well asking price, TIP and those miles (although not super high, with a tip it is). I'd offer 15k and walk at anything over 16...I really dislike tip.
The "canary yellow" I think he means Speed Yellow is a great color, but probably not a OEM XAA car, just because the rear bumper and front bumper are after market, leading me to believe the wing is as well...kind of a 996C4S/Turbo wanna be with a taco... not my cup of tea, but love the color.
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I think the first car (red) is OEM aero XAA with 997 turbo wheels (probably reps) pricing seems out of line, well asking price, TIP and those miles (although not super high, with a tip it is). I'd offer 15k and walk at anything over 16...I really dislike tip.
The "canary yellow" I think he means Speed Yellow is a great color, but probably not a OEM XAA car, just because the rear bumper and front bumper are after market, leading me to believe the wing is as well...kind of a 996C4S/Turbo wanna be with a taco... not my cup of tea, but love the color.
The "canary yellow" I think he means Speed Yellow is a great color, but probably not a OEM XAA car, just because the rear bumper and front bumper are after market, leading me to believe the wing is as well...kind of a 996C4S/Turbo wanna be with a taco... not my cup of tea, but love the color.
The yellow car, is also not factory, and I think it's aftermarket. Like the color but don't care for the rest of the car. It's also a manual, so that's a negative to me.
I think the red car is worth all of $16k. No way they are taking less than $18k I'm betting.
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I have been reliably informed that the yellow car is sold. So, it's down to the red, or the red.
Or, bag the aero option and go for the cabrio. I found this which has much lower miles, and new engine and a ceramic IMS bearing already. Wonder how one checks for the engine replacement on a dealer car? If it has paperwork, that would help.
http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?InvId=2146
Or, bag the aero option and go for the cabrio. I found this which has much lower miles, and new engine and a ceramic IMS bearing already. Wonder how one checks for the engine replacement on a dealer car? If it has paperwork, that would help.
http://www.luxeauto.com/inventory_detail.cfm?InvId=2146
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Doc - there is a nice looking dark blue on tan Aero for sale in Miami...
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
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Doc - there is a nice looking dark blue on tan Aero for sale in Miami...
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
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The Cab looks clean and well cared for. You should go for it, if it is what you want. Personally I would not buy a cab unless it was basically free lol, just not my cup of tea, would buy a Boxster though. Don't let that dissuade you though, just my .02
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Doc - there is a nice looking dark blue on tan Aero for sale in Miami...
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
Factory aerokit.
http://www.vertexauto.com/cars-for-sale.aspx (about 3 cars down on the list)
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Hi Pete,
The code on that Blue aero in Miami, from what I could see on the options sticker, looked like "XRA" - but might of been "XAA" and the "R" looked like an "A". Unless there IS an XRA code, which is Aero without the aero front bumper? Or maybe the bumper was hit and owner changed to a regular one.
The code on that Blue aero in Miami, from what I could see on the options sticker, looked like "XRA" - but might of been "XAA" and the "R" looked like an "A". Unless there IS an XRA code, which is Aero without the aero front bumper? Or maybe the bumper was hit and owner changed to a regular one.