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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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New member and new 996 owner

Howdy all,

i just purchased my first P-car and am very glad to be a part of this community.

Here's what i bought:
2002 996 C2
16,150 original miles
seal gray metallic
pristine condition (looks/smells new with almost no blemishes)
Extended warranty until 60K or 2011

I look forward to many posts! pictures posted.

cheers,

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Looks like you got a good one!

congrats on joining the p car ranks.

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Congrats - very clean!
 
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Sweet 996

Sweet looking ride. Congrat's. Also congrats on getting a Pcar with the extended warranty. Peace of mind!
 
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First investment: Get a clear bra if you don't already have one installed.
 
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get those seat backs painted... your interior is... very.. standard.

congrats
 
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Good going! Just joined myself a few weeks ago. Great group, awesome car of course.

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Congrats!!! Welcome to 6 speed!
Great car you got there!
 
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thanks all, i'm glad to be here. i do plan to start the mods soon. my first will be to the point of 911 C4S and getting the clearbra installed over at RUF.

Does anyone know how much a short shifter costs to install?
 
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looks great inside and out. congrat's!
 
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[quote=dcentric;1539047]thanks all, i'm glad to be here. i do plan to start the mods soon. my first will be to the point of 911 C4S and getting the clearbra installed over at RUF.

Does anyone know how much a short shifter costs to install?[/quote]

would expect ~$150-$175 for install only
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
get those seat backs painted... your interior is... very.. standard.

congrats

Why? It looks like a pristine interior, why paint something and make it look ricey?
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Congrats and welcome!!!

Excellent color choice....

I just got mine last week!
 
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Congrats, beautiful car!! Hope to someday own a P-car myself.
 


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