Porsche 996 Turbo X50 for Sale, Let’s Keep It In the Family
6SpeedOnline forum member’s Porsche 911 (996) Turbo X50 is exactly what you didn’t know you needed, until now.
A member of 6SpeedOnline, 2WheelTad, is selling an ’02 Porsche 911 he bought from another member of the site. Detailed in his post, his main wish for the car that’s served him so well is to see it go home with another member. Or as 2WheelTad put it, he wants to, “keep it in the family.”
While it’s understood that this is a unique Porsche, it’s worth mentioning what makes this German road rocket so desirable to a potential buyer. The 996, in general, gets a lot of flack for it’s…unusual…exterior aesthetic, but there’s a lot more to this 911 than that. Under the rear hatch lays a twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, which puts the reigns for about 415 horses in the driver’s control, though, we all know this X50 model is making more than that. Incredibly, the Porsche also generates around 415 ft lbs of torque. Which is a lot for any car, but when the weight of the Porsche is considered (3,395 lbs), it means one thing: drop a gear, and simply disappear.
If a little more persuasion is needed, the car comes with a sharp, black leather interior. From the driver’s seat, which also happens to be the black seats with red stitching from a GT3, it becomes apparent that it’s also equipped with the factory X50 carbon fiber package. 2WheelTad made sure that in the right hand would be an aftermarket short shifter to give the already sporty car a smidgen more sport. Not to mention it’s mated to a transmission fitted with a 2.5 Sachs clutch with a lightweight flywheel.
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While it’s not suggested to judge a book by its cover, a keen eye will notice some exterior mods that showed 2WheelTad meant business. First, is the OZ Wheels which are connected to PSS10 suspension. Both of which have less than 15k miles on them. Additionally, an AWE exhaust was added so the driver would be able to hear their car roar over the German techno. If the ride doesn’t feel right, it can be adjusted with added on adjustable upper and lower control arms.
While $45,000 for a 17 year car seems like a lot, it’s wise to take into consideration what it is exactly that’s being bought. Modifications don’t add value to a used car, sure – but they don’t distract from the rich history behind it, either. Shoot 2WheelTad a message. You won’t regret it. For more pictures, check out the original post.