As some of you are aware, i currently have my D4 up for sale due to an impending house move. As my new house has a smaller garage i have also decided to list one of my other toys (hope the mods don't mind it not being LR related). Maybe of interest to someone on here as a gold plated investment, these things are starting to rocket in value

FOR SALE-

2000 w reg 996 Carrera 2 Tiptronic convertible

Factory hardtop
68000 miles with previous MOTs
Arctic silver
Blue leather
heated seats
blue soft top
Xenon headlights
Tiptronic gearbox
Stainless designtec sports silencers
Bluetooth phone
Climate control
2 sets of alloys- original twist 18" wheels(rear tyres worn) 18" veloce wheels with good avon tyres
2 keys
immobiliser(2 keys)

The car isn't perfect (but it also isn't £15k!). If i was being picky i would say the paint needed attention in a couple of places (slight peeling around rear parking sensors, slight peeling in rear number plate hole and a couple of small parking dings on drivers door as you would expect with a 15 year old car.

I have only had the car since february and in that time i have done the following jobs-
New front ARB links
veloce wheels/tyres
new passenger side window regulator
removed exhaust system, replaced manifold studs, replaced cat hanger, replaced cat-silencer sleeves and refitted exhaust
replaced number plate lights with LEDs
Been into OPC at sheffield for roof re-calibration

Bad points-
Car was cat-d in 2005 (i suspect due to a rear end accident hence bumper paint and new exhaust as mentioned above)
Roof was acting up but after re-calibration at Porsche is now working fine again (although to be honest i have only used it once since before refitting hardtop)
Polished part of Veloce wheels have slight salt tracks under lacquer
Rear o/s lamp has discoloured slightly on white section (looks like it has been repaired but is steaming up)
Ignition switch is starting to stick but i have parts coming to hopefully sort that this week

Thats about it i think. The car drives perfect, pulls well in all gears and the gears change as they should. Sounds lovely with the sports exhaust system. Everything works as it should and with a little work it could make a really nice car and future classic

I am looking for £9000 for the car which i think is fair for such a low mileage example despite the small issues. I paid £10500 in february and have spent around another £1500 on it since but am willing to sell on here to a forum member for £9000
i will post more pics when i next get the car out but for now i will post what i have
Thanks for looking
Paul 07989 677452 Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

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Sold Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

good weather for selling mate, i may put mine up before weather changes lol

Yep definitely. Saying that, i was selling it to free up some money for the upcoming house move but have blown most of it today on a replacement
Paul Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

lol what did you get mate , i have just had mine painted but drove an m5 yesterday and found it very nice

Stuck with ze germans, but went for something a bit more useable everyday




Although i haven't gone completely boring.

2003 Audi RS6, stage 2 520bhp MRC tune
Paul Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

very nice and they go pretty well to

certainly does, a lot less drama than the 911 but just as quick and a stinking soundtrack  Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

what do you think off my paint job lol

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That looks brill Dave . Is it a pearly paint? Looks orange around the front. Would have loved a 996 in guards red but they are like hens teeth! Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

It's iridescent paint. It's red in dark conditions and goes bright orange. Green or gold when sun comes out.

Looks great pal, bet it looks even better in the flesh  Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

Can I just ask do you think that the back seats of the 996 would be suitable for an 8-9 year old? I'm thinking of a 996 cab or 3 series bm convertible for next year, but not sure whether he'd fit in the back.
Thanks.

I regularly used to take the kids out in mine (14 yo girl, 11 yo boy) and although it was never far, they didn't complain too much. The rear seats in the 996 Cabriolet are smaller than the coupe due to being angled forward because of the roll over bars Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab