Cosmo Kramer

Hi gang

So have gone around the block and come back again. Had a 928, 996, another 928, Boxster and now back to a 996 again. This one is a 2002 with 75,000 miles, guards red on black. Good shape overall some service history but not a ton. Old BFG G Force tires on the rear that howl on the highway lol! Will work on it through the last stages of winter and get her ready for spring.

Of course the obligatory pics....

ZuffenZeus

Wow, nice car! You even got the Kleenex Tissue Box option. Hawk will be jealous!

Cosmo Kramer

Thanks! The previous owner asked if I wanted the kleenex taken out and seeing that I have two kids I said, ya I will keep that, lol!

human911

Looks Nice. Welcome back to the 996 forum.

HawkFan#12

Great timing! I was going to do that mod and a DIY write up with a video, this weekend!!!! Welcome and best color combo for sure!

brianbbs67

Cosmo from the XLF?

Trimsarctic996

Nice car Cosmo! I was going to ask what that circle on the back of the head rest is for? Is it a coat hook? I've had my 996 for four years now and I'm not sure if I have that. (or I'm just an idiot and never noticed)

Cosmo Kramer

Yes it's a coat hook built into the back of the seat Maybe it's a convertible thing?

porschedog

Congrats on a very good looking car. Enjoy.

5CHN3LL

I know the G-Force tires were OEM on some cars, but they hydroplaned like nobody's business on my Corvette AND 996. I still have to use them on the Corvette due to the wonky tire sizes for the 'Vette - so I stay out of the rain in that car.

partyelmarty

Clean MK2. Congrats!

bradbeck

Hi Cosmo: what prompted you to go back to the 996 after having some of the other pcars? I love guards red and black interior. Beautiful car!

Gonzo911

Welcome home! Reminds me of my beloved 996. Everyone knows Guards Red are the fastest!

Cosmo Kramer

My 99 996 really treated me well in the short time I had it. I drove it a lot during that time (both me and my wife's daily!) I had to sell it because of a career change.

The 928 is really a great driving car, but finding a well sorted example is getting really tough, and the ones that are close to perfect demand mucho dollars now. To bring a neglected one up to standard takes a lot of money and time. The work required to do a quality paint job on one is just insane! My 2008 E90 M3 now fills in the role of the 928, with the bonus of having 4 doors. It truly is an awesome daily driver car.

The Boxster is really a great handling car, but with two kids, not having a back seat restricts us big time. And the 2.5 sounds great but lacks a bit in the power department. So I decided a 996 Cabrio was the best overall solution for the family "toy".