Spyder is gone, Carrera is here

Good for you Larry! That's really a nice car!

I've had a "thang" for a '96 or '97 993 coupe for years now...That's where I'm headed if I can ever unload the Spyder.

I hope you enjoy your new car.
TMc

thanks Terry,

It's an unbelievable ride.

After much sole searching, I've decided against a Boxster, Hot Rod, Corvette, and everything else that I had considered.

The transport truck arrived at 3:00PM Calif. time 5-28-04 to take the Spyder on a journey to Chicago, Illinois to its new owner. Steve Jenkins, who's now posting on this board, purchased my Spyder.

To replace the Spyder, I've purchased a 2002 Carrera, Meridian silver, 18,000 miles, 320 HP, 6 speed trans, Litronic headlights, Black soft full leather interior, including the headliner, great sound system, comfort seats left and right, 18 inch tire and upgraded wheels, etc etc etc.

Congrats Larry. I'm having so much trouble finding the *right* Spyder, that I too am now looking at 911s...

I have a few Spyders that I am still hoping will work out, but if they don't, I guess I'll have to head up there so we can race our cars (I think I prefer the 993 though...)

Chris,

I've owned 3 air cooled Porsche's, 1968 912, 1971 911T and a 1976 911S. On top of that, I drove Porsche's EPA test cars from Ann Arbor MI, back to CA for about 18 years as a part time gig. All of the 911's were air cooled so this is the first water cooled 911 I've owned and it's smoother, faster, handles better and is more comfortable.

I'm happy with the car and with 320 ponies available, the car goes from 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds and has a top speed of 177 MPH.

I hear you. My business partner has an '01 996 C4 Cabrio. It's fabulous. I just like a 911 with HIPS! :)

Congrats Larry. You'll love your 996. I have a 2000. Why did you sell the Spyder?

Tony

Tony,

I enjoyed the car while I had it and I suspect that in some way, I'll miss it.
The car is great but it was time to move on to something new.

ENJOY!

Congradulations Larry!
Now you can take that 996 to the track.
What a great sports car!

Are you enjoying your 996 Larry? I'm getting my 997 soon. The only major difference is the front of car, because the rear looks fairly similar.

John,

So far, it's been great. I'm enjoying the ride but lately, due to other committments, I haven't driven it much.

Although, It does look good under the car cover in my garage