This episode shows three Porsche 996 C2s going through our sale preparation processes, but two of them sell before we've had the chance to finish them.
I drive a 1998 C2 manual since 8 years and it still puts a smile on my face on every ride. Lower them an inch, put some spacers on for the perfect stance, take care of them and you won't regret it!
Dude, whomever explained to you how the moisture came out of the concrete and ruined the finish was spot on. And you communicated it so very clearly. SUBSCRIBED...
I just spent 3 months during Covid Lockdown restoring a 2000 996 Carrera Cabriolet. They are so well made they are a pleasure to work on. The 996 to me is the perfect level of technology and feel when driving. Up or down a model and the 911 is either too harsh or too soft. Just enough old school to still be cool!
Very soon, FGP will gain an even broader reputation for being THE place to buy a 996/997 from. They know the weak-spots and are starting to specialize in resolving them in-house. The 996/997’s are such a bargain purchase, a proper proper sports car for less money than an M3 - I’ve driven a near perfect e46 M3 back to back with my 997, and there’s absolutely no comparison, the 997 is streets ahead. Get the well-known weaknesses resolved and these cars are super-reliable, highly desirable and pretty depreciation proof. I actually think FGP are doing their bit to push the prices of these cars up! God’s speed Luke!
I too drove an E46 back to back with a Y2K Boxster S back in early 2000's while considering purchasing either one of them. The Boxster S was TIGHT and in another league. I bought it. I now have a 981 Boxster S and a 996 C2. There's just nothing like them.
Awesome job guys! Just love the way you guys just flow with expertise… Great videos and information!!! You guys make 996 even more famous and sought after. I’d put mine on a boat and send it to you for an overhaul that’s how awesome y’all are!👊🏾
After years of "purists" whining about the headlights, enthusiasts have realized they're fantastic cars at bargain prices. I'm fortunate to have beautiful examples of a 964 & 996, don't consider the 996 to be any "lesser" and will drive it 9/10 times over the 964. Wouldn't mind adding an early 996 factory aero to the fleet before they get expensive (and they will). Great video, cheers from Midwest America.
To answer your question, “Why do these keep selling...”, it’s simple. Trust. I have a 997 and 996 and live in the US. Based on these videos of your meticulous preparation and honest presentation of each car, I would buy a Porsche from you in an instant. Cheers
love seeing these cars driven in the purpose for which they were made ...... my 10/97 Artcic Silver Metallic 996 Carrera manual is literally identical to that car, and so your Video really spoke to me! Thank you.
The best part of this video is the family rerceiving the car..obviously an honest, upfront deal If more folks put a lil effort into making a car transaction a pleasant experience the world would be a better place...nice cars, great service so cheers to a long prosperous engagement!!!
You show a real flare for detail with preparation for your stock. I feel more and more like taking the time to drive those miles in order for you carry out service work on my pride and joy. Just one comment Luke, stop spinning the bloody camera so much {lol}. Its like riding a waltzer down on the pier. Merry Christmas .
Very much enjoy your expertise and enthusiasm but, one reservation ... quote 'took off those horrible grills on the front' ... Soon after I picked my 2003 C2 (2009) I found two small birds in front of the rads. Superficial damage only but still I fitted retro grills. Grills black, car lapis blue (almost invisible ... and pretty cool!). I was chatting with Porsche Hamburg few years back (rather snooty lot!) and they regarded them as a design oversight! Surprised me, but they justified by mentioning the not infrequent radiator damage caused by small birds. Well I never! But, your right ... they do shout a bit on the silver car! Mike ... NZ
Very high attention to detail before delivering to the customer. Would be great to see you filming some of the service work in detail from start to finish. For example the IMS bearing, how you deal with the coolant manifold pipe engineering nightmare to fix that problem, as well as the normal problem areas that eventually go bad on the 996/997 platforms.
Love the videos, you obviously have a passion for Porsche, great to see integrity and dignity when getting the Porsche’s ready for sale, good luck with your company
Loving the videos and the amount of work you put into prepping the cars before sale. I've recently bought a 996.1 C4 cab and I'm loving it, but intend to do a bit of work on it over the winter and could do with some advise as to the best place to source spare parts. I'm not bothered about OEM, but want good value without buying junk. Thanks
Even watching you from the start. Great to see you evolving. New showroom and now lift, mechanic and detailer. Much better to keep all in house. You have control. These videos.must be enhancing your.brand no end. On cars of that age is great to see such detail being carried.out. Trouble free motoring is the result. I hope you continue to grow. Nice to see you getting into the 997 Market too..
What paint did you order for the floor? I did mine with epoxy from Resincoat- great stuff but be careful when putting it down, definitely recommend 2 or more guys and wait for the ambient air temps to drop or it’ll quickly become unworkable. Keep up the vids, new bump stops everywhere!
This is the proper way to buy a used car. Reputable service yard, make a phone call, and they hand deliver it to your house after it's all freshened up. The dream!
I see you change the ims/rms in alot of your cars. Which brand/type is your go to for the IMSB? Do you ever pre qualify? As in check the cam deviation before ims is done?
Love this, love to visit. Though Im sweden 🙃…wondering about the bore scoring issue. What do you say about it. Is it a webb forum issue or is it real.? On the forums its huuge….
Hi ya mate. only just found you and your brilliant little videos but not sure which post to ask me questions to, so choose this one at random. But just want to have me 2bobs worth n opinion first that I think you`ve found urself a nice little niche earner with this 996 market mate! Ur enthusiasm and ur little video tours around the cars needing work and then showing the car after the works been done is like a double bubble brilliant idea! True genius because I don`t c any of your competitors doing this? I`m glad uve now got ur own ramp and mechanic to control things more as I did notice in one of the videos the garage where u used to fix ur cars was like, not very helpful! U were filming and on more than one occasion u had to ask for the ramp to b raised so as u could film underneath! WTF! The amount of work u musta put thro their doors musta been £££££`s n it came across like u n ur camera were in the feckin way! So well done with the business and hope it goes from strength to strength for u. So me questions. Can you in your videos perhaps give us an idea verbally or write them on ur white board of the repair costs involved with these cars? The usual repetitive repair bits that seem to b common in nearly all ur videos, IMS, front struts, aircon pipe, tyres, clutch, blah blah blah etc. Like the cost of an IMS replacement on a 996 is waaaaay cheaper than one on a 997.1. Spark plug replacement costs, servicing costs, especially the BIG ones and just the reality of how much it costs to run these babies. Just thought it would give ur business even more of a complete `wrap round service` and b even more transparent as u already r with ur current videos to us as the punters.
i love your content. I am in the market for a 996 and this has been great!!! If you were in Canada, i would have came to see your shop already...... Unfortunately this is not the case. Love what you do and will continue to watch your videos. I am looking for a 2004 Carrera 2 with Sport package (sport seats).... Unsure what else it comes with as Porsche option lists are crazy... Any suggestions for things i can look for before pulling the trigger on one?
@SparfMotors Look for leather door cards and dashboard. A Porsche Technic gear knob is nice to have, if for no other reason than it is worth many hundreds of dollars. There are some choice aftermarket upgrades that are worth paying more for if you find them, like LN Engineering IMS replacements or Numeric shifters. Suspension refreshes are expensive. Check that the bushes are in good shape or negotiate accordingly. Buy a good one like I did and enjoy!
@SparfMotors Almost exactly one year ago I bought a 1999 Carrera 2. I’d be happy for you to come by and check it out. I’m at Creditview and Britannia in Mississauga.
@@lebojay That would be sweet. i was trying to respond with my phone number, but it wont allow me to do that. Do you have instagram and i can send you a message there? I would love to check your car out.... I am in Etobicoke, so you're not far. I'm free on weds after work.
Simmo TVR ..really pleased with it ..great car and having the piece of mind that everything is sorted on it from Luke..you can just relax and drive,definitely a keeper just pick my days and enjoy 👍
The reason is Magnus Walker came out in a video a few months ago giving them a thumps up. I wish he would have come out and said they were a piece of Sh!t. The prices were heading in the right direction until the that happened.
You do understand that there are people in the States watching these videos, seeing these cars, wanting these cars... and KNOWING that we cannot have these cars. That's wrong. That's wrong.
The answer to the title of this video is fairly obvious - you making these videos is the reason they sell as soon as you acquire them. Showing all the work done, the history and the detailing and voila! Phone call & car sold! You don't even have any cute sales girl in the video (ooh, the feminists will have my balls), just your ugly mug, and they still sell before the engine has cooled down..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well done, mate. You deserve your success!
craig bryson well you know what they say. Those who can’t, leave unnecessary opinionated comments on RU-vid videos telling the channel that they aren’t doing things well enough because they have no idea of the time involved in making completely free video content for Porsche fans to watch, and can’t fathom that the video isn’t made for their sole personal enjoyment above all else... or something like that. All the best Craig.
