STOP! Don&;t buy a Porsche 996 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather&;s years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!
| Introduction - the purpose of this book |
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1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance |
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2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? |
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3 Living with a Porsche - will you get along together? |
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4 Relative values - which model for you? |
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5 Before you view - be well informed |
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6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help |
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7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? |
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8 Key points - where to look for problems |
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9 Serious evaluation 60 minutes for years of enjoyment |
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10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream |
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11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! |
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12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart |
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13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think |
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14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles |
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15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, 996s need exercise! |
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16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Porsche world |
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17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips |
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Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family. Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyers Guide Series.
