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#3 of 9 Re: Porsche carrera cabriolet 1999 model newcomer [habitat1] by italian4 Dec 19, 2007 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 19, 2007 3:01 pm) Thank you for your suggestions, I will try the leather cleaner you suggested. I do not have an owners manual I have ordered one still waiting. I want to take off one of the scuffed wheels and bring it to a refinisher, hope he can smooth out the marks. Keep in e-mail touch , I will have more questions as I have time to learn about the car...Italian4/////////
#4 of 9 Porsche 911 Engines by porsche4me2 May 04, 2008 (6:41 pm)
I'm looking at 2003-2005 Porsche 911 Cabs and my mechanic warned me that there have been several issues with the water cooled engines in the 996s (1999-2003). Has anyone else heard of those issues? Have they been addressed in the 2004 (and newer) models? He thinks the the '95-98's have excellent engines but ideally I'd like the newer body style. This is my first Porsche purchase and any advice is appreciated. I think getting an extended warranty would be a good call but again I'm looking for any advice you experts can give. Thanks for sharing... Replies to this message: 911turbocab (May 09, 2008 3:55 am)
#5 of 9 Re: Porsche 911 Engines [porsche4me2] by 911turbocab May 09, 2008 (3:55 am)
Replying to: porsche4me2 (May 04, 2008 6:41 pm) Hello, The Porsche 996 in 1999 had an engine casting problem. Porsche has replacment many of these engines. Some have a rear main seal (RMS) leak but Porsche has also replaced these seals at now cost. I just bought a 2004 911 Turbo Cab and it is impressive. As with any series of cars (such as 996; 1999-2004) you are always better off buying the last year.
#6 of 9 Re: Porsche carrera cabriolet 1999 model newcomer [habitat1] by sak911 Jun 19, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 19, 2007 3:01 pm) I purchased a 2005 911 one year ago. I blew through my Continentals with 12,000 miles. I am in the process of researching tires, and believe I will go with the Michelins. The dealer wants to charge $500 more than Tire Rack for the tires, plus $400 to install. Is the install worth it? Replies to this message: occarfan (Jun 19, 2008 8:53 pm) habitat1 (Jun 22, 2008 5:12 am)
#7 of 9 Re: Porsche carrera cabriolet 1999 model newcomer [sak911] by occarfan Jun 19, 2008 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: sak911 (Jun 19, 2008 5:46 pm) I'm in the process of replacing rear tires on my 2002 Carrera. I'm going with Michelin Pilots which were originals on my car from Tire Rack for $350 per. My Porsche mechanic said he could get tires for me for $400, but didn't mind if I ordered from Tire Rack and sent it to him for install. He charges $135 for install on the 2 rear tires. $400 for install seem steep.
#8 of 9 Re: Porsche carrera cabriolet 1999 model newcomer [italian4] by occarfan Jun 19, 2008 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: italian4 (Dec 17, 2007 8:23 pm) I have full leather (red) in my 2002 Carrera. I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner 2X per year. It look brand new even after 6 yrs.
#9 of 9 Re: Porsche carrera cabriolet 1999 model newcomer [sak911] by habitat1 Jun 22, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: sak911 (Jun 19, 2008 5:46 pm) My Porsche dealer charges $80 per tire for mounting, balancing, stems. A Mercedes dealer, with the same equipment, offered to do it for $55 each. But my Porsche dealer gave me a lifetime rebalancing warranty and, sure enough, I detected a slight vibration after 3,000 miles and they rebalanced and cured the problem.   That said, $400 mounting for 4 tires, on top of getting hit with a $500 premium to buy the tires, is too much. Tell them to get competitive or take your business elsewhere. Most mercedes dealers have the same high end mounting equipemnt to handle their AMG models and, at least in my area, are happy to get soem Porsche business.

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