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  1. porsche911
    thnx for the reply. it is C2 '99. thnx again
  2. porsche911
    I have the out side temperature indicator giving me wrong readings (off by 30-35 degrees). When it is 28 or 30 degrees Celsius outside, it shows -4 - 0!!. It is affecting the AC work in auto mode. So instead of giving a cool air it gives heat. Is there a way to reset the sensor through Durametric? Some times after a car wash it even gives temp of -4, when it is 25 out side. There is no check engine light also. What should I do? BTW we are talking about '99 C2. Any help is appreciated. thanks in advance for any contribution
  3. porsche911
    Hi Guys..... Someone is selling 2004 TT 996 with an engine that is "Not repairable". Millage 17000 only. Is this possible? would it cost alot to rebuild the engine? Is this deal worth it if the rest of the car is sold for -say- 25 000 $? Your insight would be helpfull...
  4. porsche911
    New to P club. got myself a 99 C2 996. Has 129000 Km on the clock. But seems in remarkable condition cosmetically. Surparised how nice he interior is. No rattling (thank God). Found couple of issues on the PPI which helped negotiate buying price. And got those fixed. O2 senors X2 + MAF sensor replacement. Cost me 2500 $ to do so at a whop with top porsche mechanics. However their rate is only sligthly cheaper than the dealer (110 $ vs 125$ per hour of labor). hope to use it as a daily drive. rain or shine, snow or no snow..... will let you guys know. Would like the guys who posted a year ago to come back and let us know their millage/issues. Keep these things rollin'
  5. porsche911
    Hi there P- people... I am also a new owner of 996 C2 ('99). Had always wanted a Porsche. Now that I have one, I am worried also about this "reliability" issue. Like many other people here, I was under the impression that as long as you take good care of these machines, they should get you 250000-300000 mark (like any good engine). After all good egine should be one which works well if you dont abuse it. And most of cars in our times (Japanese specially) make it look an average, easily achievable target. Most of the horror stories i am reading about and found online, interestingly involve lower millage cars. (under or around 100000 mark, more so under 75000 mile ). Is that a sense you guys have also? Now that I am an owner of 99 996 But my heart worries about the "Sudden Engine Failure" syndrome. I have few queries for the more experts: - Do you share the opinion of these failures occurring in lower millage? - Is being "too gentle" on these machines a cause? ie Occasional driving, stocking over winter, - Any substance to what someone mentioned here earlier -and I read it at other forums- "One redline a day, keeps the mechanic away"? I don't drive crazy, no race tracking, no sudden clutch release..etc; but I do like to accelerate from red light and accelerate from a steady speed to take over. (Mild fun). Is that how you guys with no problems drive also? or you pamper them extremely well? Input of senior members would be appreciated.
  6. porsche911
    thanx guys... well appreciated.
  7. porsche911
    I am looking for winter tires and found a guy selling his Boxster wheels OEM 16 inches. He is also selling 17 inch aftermarket (which he used also on his Boxster). I got them checked by one of workshops. But as they are used to "rich" customers - dealing with people with Ferraris, Lambos and Porsche collectors - they told me one of these is rubbing against the strut and the other is touching the brake (did not tell me which is which). They advised to buy new rims and wheels!! Which I thought is not so money efficient way... However, I have seen people posted the use of spacers. And also, using different wheels. I was thinking of reserving the low profiles for summer and a bit thicker ones for winter as I would be driving on snow and occasional ice. In your opinion, what should i do? (Currently, I have stock 18 inch wheels...) thanx'
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