06/08/2026
996 911’s // Not sure when I decided I’d start buying 996 911’s but here we are…
The 996 C4S was specifically a dream car of mine, the best rear end of any 911 in my opinion, BUT… the Turbo is a car I’d honestly never properly looked at, mainly because I always thought it was out of my reach.
What I think I’ve proved here is that realistically you don’t need to be absolutely loaded to buy certain ‘dream’ cars - there is likely a corner of the market that you might be able to edge you’re way into.
The C4S for example is on moon mileage and bought as a complete risk - it could have all fallen to bits and proven me an idiot and a dreamer, but with some due diligence and ample amounts of realism on the condition and age of these cars, its possible to pick something up that is still appealing in both terms of price and condition. That said, I do appreciate that I would have done all the work it needs myself, getting a pro to do it would blow the project out of the water.
The turbo is slightly different, I have watched these cars for a year or so and the hype is doing nothing but build around the 996 Turbo, with the GT cars having already skyrocketed.
I was luckily in the position to purchase this in cash and not burden myself with the debt that would sap any increase in value, this particular car occupies an amazing spec but slightly higher mileage than most collectors would go for (people who don’t actually want to drive them!!) so it was my perfect foot in the door. What i will say is, don’t underestimate how blisteringly quick these are for a 2002 car.
However, we love cars, dream of the scenarios you’d use them in, the places you’d visit, the songs you would chose on that first journey. I’m happy if I get to own this and it’s all worsless tat at the end of my ownership, money comes and goes -
These cars won’t be here forever and I can certainly say I’ve been caught by their charm!
Can’t wait to do some road trips - question now is… which one do I take and what do I do with the C4S long term?
If anyone is genuinely interested in taking it off my hands for sensible money, please DM me.
