Finally pulled the trigger on a 996 turbo
09-06-2012, 07:12 PM
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Finally pulled the trigger on a 996 turbo
Hello all,
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
09-06-2012, 07:31 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Congratulations!!! About your seat heating issue, very good diy by slider here: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...r-cushion.html
09-06-2012, 07:48 PM
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Drifting
First, congratulations on the your new Porsche. The 996TT is a great Porsche. Interesting that the dealer would not do a PPI. I have had several dealers complete a PPI without any concerns. As far as dimples, post a picture or two for review.
09-06-2012, 07:59 PM
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Hello all,
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
Post a pic.
I got some -- very very hard to see unless one know how and where to look -- on my VW Golf TDi. My Boxster never got any even though it was caught out a few times.
Sincerely,
Macster.
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09-07-2012, 01:06 AM
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Drifting
You should be very happy with your car and surprised as well.
My last 3 cars, 2 Porsches and a new Lexus were purchased out of state. After thorough PPI, grilling the owners/sellers the final deciding factor was the degree of emotional arousal. This may sound silly, but to me as far as cars go, first impressions are everlasting and I always relate to them by how I felt the first time I saw it, drove it, etc.
Let us know your thoughts when you receive it and pics too.
My last 3 cars, 2 Porsches and a new Lexus were purchased out of state. After thorough PPI, grilling the owners/sellers the final deciding factor was the degree of emotional arousal. This may sound silly, but to me as far as cars go, first impressions are everlasting and I always relate to them by how I felt the first time I saw it, drove it, etc.
Let us know your thoughts when you receive it and pics too.
09-07-2012, 05:27 PM
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Congrats on your Turbo! They are honest to gawd supercars, IMO impossible to get more car for your $ right now. Plus I like your color.
I agree with the possible hail damage, easy to fix with the new paintless dent removal these days.
This forum is a great community and a great resource, use it!
Cheers
Mikey
I agree with the possible hail damage, easy to fix with the new paintless dent removal these days.
This forum is a great community and a great resource, use it!
Cheers
Mikey
09-07-2012, 06:28 PM
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Hello all,
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
Well after 6 months or so, I have purchased my first new to me 996tt. The only issue is that it's 1300 miles away. I am having the car shipped to me and should get it next Monday or Tuesday. The car is a 2004 Polar Silver (light silver, which I believe is Polar Silver) one owner car with 28,000 miles and no mods. I purchased the car from Alb, NM.
Unusual, but Porsche refused to do a PPI on the car and I was told that they don't do PPI's. I had a shop called Hans Wittler perform the PPI. I felt pretty comfortable with the results, but there are some questions that I have.
The heated seat on the drivers seat does not work. The light turns red, but there is no heat. Is this most likely the heating element?
The only other issue with the car is tiny dimples in the paint on the rear fenders. These dimples cannot be seen with the naked eye. The person who completed the inspection advised that he flooded the car with fluorescent light to see. He said that there are no tell tale signs that the car has been painted or had body work.
The seller of the car advised that the front bumper has been resprayed but no panels have been repainted. The inspection was very clean besides this. The technician advised that the car was a garage beauty. Anybody have any ideas about the paint?
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm a little nervous and anxious at the same time and can't wait to be a part of the P-community! I know that it is a risk buying this car sight unseen, but I had a good feel for the seller and car appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks for any help.
09-12-2012, 11:08 AM
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Well I wanted to report back since I recived the car late Sunday night. All I can say is WOW! What a car. I had a 2007 C6 Corvete and the difference in fit and finish is unbelievable. Don't get me wrong, the Corvette was a great car for the money, but the 911tt is in a different league.
I am happy to report that the paint on the car is flawless. The "dimples" in the car is the protective coating from the factory and is located on the lip of the wheel wells. I have been assured that this is factory and is used to protect the paint near the wheels.
I know many of you do a tune and exhaust on this car, but to be quite honest I think this car is perfect in stock form. Who knows, I may have a different opinion after driving the car for awhile, but this car is a rocket in stock form. I am actually annoyed at myself that it took 35 years for me to finally get a car that meets all my expectations!
I honestly cannot see myself driving anything else in the future and am happy to be in a 911tt! I will be posting pics shortly when I figure out how to do it. Thanks again for all the comments.
I am happy to report that the paint on the car is flawless. The "dimples" in the car is the protective coating from the factory and is located on the lip of the wheel wells. I have been assured that this is factory and is used to protect the paint near the wheels.
I know many of you do a tune and exhaust on this car, but to be quite honest I think this car is perfect in stock form. Who knows, I may have a different opinion after driving the car for awhile, but this car is a rocket in stock form. I am actually annoyed at myself that it took 35 years for me to finally get a car that meets all my expectations!
I honestly cannot see myself driving anything else in the future and am happy to be in a 911tt! I will be posting pics shortly when I figure out how to do it. Thanks again for all the comments.
