Arch1t3ct

This

Slakker

Great choice! I didn't know it when I bought my '99 but you have purchased one of the best 911's there is. You still have all of the feel and drivability of the 993 (no PSM, mechanical throttle linkage) but with the higher HP of the 996.

FYI, the 18's were an optional upgrade on the '99.

Woodman71

Aside from having to use a borescope every time you fill up with gas, right?

DoubleNutz

You can now do what this guy does...

Arch1t3ct

You will probably want to change out fluids to establish your maintenance baseline if you don't have good records with the car, but definitely get out there and enjoy it! You have the best driving experience for the money now, and you should drive it every chance you get.

Arch1t3ct

You are catching on fast. I see a bright future ahead, mostly involving car parts scattered everywhere.

Slakker

Lol! I try not to use a borescope in public. I think you can get arrested for that.

mayday1

I hope you're right. This car is the only watercooled 911 I've driven (and
a very brief drive at that) so I don't have a reference.

My previous attempt at buying a 911 was more than twenty years ago
and I drove a few SCs and a few mid 80's carrera. I ended up
really liking a one owner '69 911S. Still kicking myself for letting a few worn rubber suspension bushings prevented me from buying it.

Arch1t3ct

That's what we call a negotiating point! I also firmly believe that a car isn't 'yours' until it gets some sweat and blood out of you.

frompub2dub

I agree...if your garage doesnt look like this then the Porsche isnt yours 😂

groovzilla

now ya start praying it doesn't implode on you

Slakker

Or this.

Sneaky Pete

Or this

FRUNKenstein

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Trimsarctic996

Or this. I'm seeing a theme here, silver cars on jack stands