2002 Porsche 911 Targa on 2040-cars
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2002 Porsche 911 Targa (996 series) in Arctic Silver with black leather interior, 6-speed manual transmission. In
great condition, always garage-kept, driven only in good weather. 75,500 miles, detailed service and maintenance
records and Carfax available, never any accidents, damage, leaks or other issues. Ready to drive and makes a great
daily driver or weekend toy.
Unlike most other 996-era Porsche 911's on the market, this one had its IMS bearing professionally replaced in 2014
to pre-empt risk of catastrophic engine failure that has afflicted some older 996's (plenty of information online
about this risk and the benefits of IMS replacement -- highly recommended for peace of mind; already done =
thousands of dollars saved).
New clutch, flywheel and sparkplugs were also installed at the same time in 2014. New battery, wipers in 2015.
Oil changed within last 1500 miles, new tires within last 2500 miles.
Options include carbon fiber shift knob and handbrake lever, heated seats, radar detector, 6-CD changer, Bose sound
system, 18" alloy wheels, leather interior/seats.
Targa roof was redesigned in 2002 -- if unfamiliar, the entire top section functions as a large sunroof, and slides
back underneath the rear window to allow driving with the roof open. See photos. Rear window opens up as a
hatchback to allow easy access to storage behind/on top of rear seats.
Car has always been garaged and hand-washed and is in great condition considering the age. Retains its original
shine (original paint throughout), no rust or accidents/damage.
Issues (not major issues in my opinion, but just in the interests of full disclosure):
(1) There is some minor wear/curb rash on some of the wheels, and a couple of barely noticeable
scratches/marks/surface damage on front and rear bumpers and passenger side door/body panel. See close-up photos.
Note there is road grime visible in those close-ups, but that will wash off; sorry, there was rain earlier on the
day I took those close-ups and I couldn't see the grime until I enlarged the high-res photos on my computer. Happy
to send more photos, but you can see in the other shots from a different day what the body looks like without that
grime.
(2) The Pioneer sat-nav unit currently does not function (buttons no longer work). The navigation function itself
has not worked since I bought the car in 2013 but until recently I was able to use it as a master unit to control
the built-in stereo, CD changer and aux line-in audio. If the Pioneer unit is disconnected, those other audio
units will still work independently (can be controlled through the built-in stereo); or, a new sat-nav unit can be
installed instead.
It'd be a relatively minor job to unplug or replace the sat-nav and clean up/repair the wheels and/or body if
desired but I've left as is so the buyer can choose based on preference.
Car comes with original manuals, key fobs, service/maintenance records, spare tire and toolkit. Clean Carfax
available.
This car is in great shape and has been very reliable, no headaches, lots of fun to drive. Sad to let it go but
becoming incompatible with my lifestyle/living situation. With the work put into it, it should be ready for years
of hassle-free driving.
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Porsche stalls on Ferrari 458 rival
Mon, 17 Nov 2014A few years ago, reports surfaced that Porsche was planning a new supercar. But the latest intel suggests that the plan has been put indefinitely on the back burner.
The project alternately referred to as 960 or 988 was put forth by CEO Matthias Müller shortly after he assumed control of the German automaker. It called for a mid-engined V8 supercar to slot in between the 911 and the 918 Spyder to take on the likes of the Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren 650S and sister-company Lamborghini's Gallardo and subsequent Huracán.
Now three years since the idea was first mooted, the vehicle has yet to materialize. According to Autocar, Porsche is putting a greater emphasis on refreshing its existing lineup. Which is probably just as well, because the mid-engined supercar would have a heck of a challenge on its hands to differentiate itself in terms of performance from the 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo, which already give the 458 and company a run for their money.
Hyundai, Porsche top J.D. Power APEAL study
Wed, 23 Jul 2014Just as they did in the Initial Quality Study, Porsche and Hyundai have taken the premium and non-premium crown, respectively, for the 2014 J.D. Power APEAL study. This is the tenth consecutive year for that Porsche has been rated the best premium make in the APEAL study, which attempts to figure out how pleased owners are with their purchases. For 2014, it asked 86,000 owners of MY2014 cars to rate their vehicles in 77 different categories 90 days after their initial purchase. The resulting figures were plugged in deliver the APEAL score, which is rated on a 1,000-point scale.
The industry average sits at 794 points for 2014, although that's a one-percent decline over last year's rating. In this year's study, premium brands averaged 840 out of 1,000, while non-premium makes average 785. For their part, Porsche netted an impressive 882 points, while Hyundai earned an 804. Interestingly, only four non-premium brands (Hyundai, Ram, Volkswagen and Mini) finished above the industry average for 2014.
It's also interesting to see the clear delineation between premium and non-premium brands, with an eight-point gap between the non-premium champ, Hyundai, and the lowest-rated premium brand, Volvo.
Petrolicious studies the purity of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS
Thu, 17 Oct 2013Water-cooled Porsches are superior to the old, air-cooled models. This really isn't up for debate, despite the mob of Porsche purists, with pitchforks and torches in hand, currently descending on the Autoblog offices. Water-cooled models are more powerful and easier to live with, two factors that make modern Porsches just so darn amazing.
And while we won't hear arguments on anything we've written above, we will say that the old air-cooled models, while not superior, are just, somehow, better. They sound better - a lot better. They're simple, elemental and wildly entertaining things, that just beg for more and more. They rev in a way that forces drivers to work to unlock their power, rather than just push their right foot down. Part of the appeal of air-cooled Porsches, in addition to what we just listed, are the gorgeous cars they're slotted into, like the subject of the latest video from Petrolicious.
Starring a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, this video is a bit shorter than recent ones, but it's no less exciting. This 911, complete with it's sweet-sounding exhaust is the kind of simple, entertaining thing we can watch over and over. Scroll down for the full video.