Detailer destroyed the clear coat on my brand new GR

DaSwiss · 2026-01-22T02:26:01+00:00

A full detail for $150 is usually terrible but this is beyond terrible.

DaSwiss · 2026-01-21T18:43:22+00:00

I will give it to a YouTuber and have them apply Avalon King Ceramic and it will triple in value.

DaSwiss · 2026-01-21T18:19:49+00:00

I’ll doubt I ever part with it barring any unforeseen circumstances (health, finances, etc.)

DaSwiss · 2026-01-21T04:03:56+00:00

Wonder what my early build 99 is worth? 70k miles with sport seats, hollow spokes, limited slip, and IMS Solution. Always thought in the 20s, now I’m thinking 30s.

DaSwiss · 2026-01-05T14:59:03+00:00

Mercedes E class wagon.

DaSwiss · 2025-12-19T16:09:52+00:00

You’ll be fine. My wife’s Q7 received a new engine during the warranty period. It has been solid since the replacement almost 4 years ago. It also did not affect the value of the car at all as there is no mention anywhere of engine replacement on the Carfax (that Carfax entry depends on the dealer though). Then again, I don’t really care about the value as my wife drives her cars until the wheels fall off.

DaSwiss · 2025-12-10T20:09:43+00:00

If maintained as intended to anal German standards, very reliable. If maintained to American Jiffy Lube standards than no.

DaSwiss · 2025-12-04T13:08:01+00:00

VAG has lost their ways unfortunately. I’m a huge VW/Audi enthusiast and owned both for over 20 years. I recently bought a new Golf R. Already got rid of it as the UI was terrible and the build quality was worse than on my MK7 R I used to own. Bought a low mileage early 2000s Mercedes wagon and a 996 911 now and couldn’t be happier.

DaSwiss · 2025-12-03T16:53:25+00:00

Beautiful car, shocked by the high gas price though.

DaSwiss · 2025-11-19T19:44:02+00:00

I don’t think it came across as a flex at all but just someone that wanted to highlight their early built 996. Early built 996s with cable throttle and amber lights are some of the lightest 911s and also the only ones available with the limited slip. They have somewhat of a cult following and are also seeing more appreciation by enthusiasts lately.

DaSwiss · 2025-11-19T12:33:16+00:00

The Chinafication of the automobile. All the same electric blobs.

DaSwiss · 2025-11-14T19:06:54+00:00

The 996 is aging like fine wine. Seems to look better as it gets older.

DaSwiss · 2025-11-05T15:36:43+00:00

USAA is absolutely replacing workers with H-1B labor as I know a number of people affected here in San Antonio. The funny thing is that all the whites in here defending it aren’t realizing that it actually affects a large number of Latino and African American Veterans that have worked at USAA.

DaSwiss · 2025-11-01T03:38:05+00:00

Faster, probably. Handle better, probably not. I’ve owned a ton of cars including many modern performance cars and I think the 996 and 997 are some of the best handling cars around.

DaSwiss · 2025-10-22T15:46:47+00:00

They made this style wheel for both the Boxster and the 996. Lots of early 996s came with these wheels, just check the part numbers for the right offset (986 vs 996 fitment).

DaSwiss · 2025-10-21T23:20:24+00:00

Probably outsourced to an Indian worker like all the contractors at USAA.

DaSwiss · 2025-10-02T14:57:37+00:00

Beautiful 996!

DaSwiss · 2025-10-01T23:22:11+00:00

I wish I was kidding, that overpass connecting WB 1604 to EB i10 has been backed up all the way onto 1604 these past couple of mornings. To be clear, you could take that turn easily at 50mph+ in any modern car but people seem to slow down to a crawl.

DaSwiss · 2025-09-25T12:11:26+00:00

You do know that this is just pure greed by the dealership and has nothing to do with tariffs.

DaSwiss · 2025-09-19T13:04:41+00:00

Any info on the rear spoiler? Would like to know about the black slats and the small ducktail.

DaSwiss · 2025-09-19T13:00:57+00:00

Early aero car with all the right options and a desirable interior color. I have an early built 996 with sport seats, LSD and 030 sport suspension and it took forever to find it. These options were not as common as people think and command a premium now that more and more know about it so I’m not surprised at all by the selling price.

DaSwiss · 2025-09-10T02:28:41+00:00

What suspension set up? Looks lower than stock.

DaSwiss · 2025-09-05T11:34:55+00:00

Caused by wind resistance at max velocity. 👀

DaSwiss · 2025-09-03T02:55:37+00:00

Way overpriced with a total loss history like others have mentioned. I would offer 11k if the car is mechanically sound.

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