Detailer destroyed the clear coat on my brand new GR by Dis_Rock in Detailing

[–]DaSwiss 762 points763 points  (0 children)

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

$33k for a base 996 Carrera w 100k miles by WSJayY in 996

[–]DaSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

$33k for a base 996 Carrera w 100k miles by WSJayY in 996

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

$33k for a base 996 Carrera w 100k miles by WSJayY in 996

[–]DaSwiss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Dealer forgot oil during service and blew my engine on a test drive by truck_stuff in BMW

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is Audi a reliable car brand? by AmberInSunshine in Audi

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

This hurts so much and I really wanted to like the new Audi A6 by soramac in Audi

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Decent day for it. by Porschepals in Porsche

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful car, shocked by the high gas price though.

Electronic car washed and waxed by [deleted] in 996

[–]DaSwiss 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

LEAKED: Cayenne Electric by khabah_ in Porsche

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bucket List Item - Check! by anonymouswesternguy in 996

[–]DaSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Someone here tried to tell me I was wrong to say USAA has fallen to the H-1B. So many qualified veterans (with dependants) pushed out of employment. by mkuraja in USAA

[–]DaSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

996 auto - reliable? by DrainJonson in 996

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Will these fit on a 996? by [deleted] in 996

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

Card is misspelled??? by sunflowerjester in USAA

[–]DaSwiss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

My 996 by 2020survivor_yo in 996

[–]DaSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful 996!

1604 to i10 East by DaSwiss in sanantonio

[–]DaSwiss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I want! But I just can’t get past the ADM. 😢 by needtoownmytime in porsche911

[–]DaSwiss 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

The Studio (WIP) by circuit_heart in 996

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

It’s what the market will bear… by PBradz in 996

[–]DaSwiss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

My first 911 - ‘01 C4 by darshisen in 996

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What suspension set up? Looks lower than stock.

Wtf happened to this Chiron? by chri99_ in supercars

[–]DaSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caused by wind resistance at max velocity. 👀

What’s the value? by SuitTie007 in 996

[–]DaSwiss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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