New 996 owner says hello

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08-15-2013, 04:45 AM

burj323

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New 996 owner says hello

Hi all,

After reading all the good things and bad ones (IMS, RMS, water pump.....)about the 996 I made up my mind and bought a '98 C2 Tiptronic. Got the car this morning.

It’s got the full maintenance records and I had the car checked by the local dealer (Doha, Qatar) before the purchase. There was no leak, no fault code. Next oil service due in another 3500 km. I asked the mechanics about the IMS and he looked at me as if I am from a different planet.

The car has Gemballa exhausts. The speedometer dial has a “Gemballa design”print. I asked the owner how much “Gemballa” influence in this 911 and he hadno idea.

Car has done 103K km, not too bad for a 15 year old car.

In general, very happy with the purchase. I have Alpina B5s and MK6 GTI (theDD) in my garage. I am going to try 911 as DD for a while. Wish me luck!

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08-15-2013, 06:26 AM

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Congrats on getting your Porsche!

08-15-2013, 06:46 AM

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08-15-2013, 11:23 AM

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Welcome...
Sorry to say but I think yout mechanics is from a different planet, if he looks at you that way, when you ask about the IMS;-))

08-15-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefandk

Welcome...
Sorry to say but I think yout mechanics is from a different planet, if he looks at you that way, when you ask about the IMS;-))

Unfortunately my 996 can only count on these guys. Qatar is a small country and I have got zero chance to find an Indy to work on my car. I don't think I could find anyone to fix LN bearing for me. So be it, just drive and enjoy the car!