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YOUR RESEARCHLooking to buy a 996 in Vancouver/ lower mainland
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I'm looking for a clean original car with no accidents (minor scrapes etc.
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I'd recommend talking to James at scan automotive in North van .
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i've been doing some research on 996s and I would be replacing the ims bearing (or buying one with the bearing replaced).
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Also I have done some research on the common issues with these cars including the ims bearing so if the car has had the ims replaced already that would be a plus but I can get it replaced myself.
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Also I have done some research on the common issues with these cars including the ims bearing so if the car has had the ims replaced already that would be a plus but I can get it replaced myself.
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Hey guys, I am looking to buy a 996 in the Vancouver/ lower mainland area. I mainly see cabs and targas for sale around here. I'm looking for a clean original car with no accidents (minor scrapes etc. are okay). I would like to purchase a manual car but I am open to an auto. I recently test drove a 996 with auto transmission and it wasn't bad. Also I have done some research on the common issues with these cars including the ims bearing so if the car has had the ims replaced already that would be a plus but I can get it replaced myself.
Anyways if anyone here knows of a 996 in the lower mainland (or possible Vancouver island and fraser valley) that fits what I'm looking for then please let me know.
I'm not looking for a GT3 or a turbo as those are out of my budget.
Thanks,
Tim
Also any recommendations on what year 996 to avoid? I've read that early 996 has the stronger ims but I will be upgrading that anyways. From what I've read the 2002+ 996 has a better chain tensioner and less likely to have issues with engine block/cylinder head cracks.
I'd recommend talking to James at scan automotive in North van . They have recently added sales to their mechanical services and can help you find a good one . They have a lot of 996 customers and often know when good ones come up.
There are a lot of early 996 fans on this forum , but the later 3.6 cars have a lot going for them , stiffer chassis , improved interior , more powerful motor , variocam plus , improved more robust manual gear box , nicer wheels , the headlights .
IMO , these improvements make for a better car .
thanks for the replies. I'll try calling scan and asking.
i've been doing some research on 996s and I would be replacing the ims bearing (or buying one with the bearing replaced). However, i've also read about cylinder wall/ hard failures. From what i have found this is only found in the 3.4l engines. Is it correct that the later 3.6l engines don't have the failed cylinder wall/ head issues?
thanks.
A small percentage of the later ones can suffer bore scoring .
Regular oil changes , i.e. Twice a year and a lower temperature thermostat and Evans waterless coolant are reasonable preventative measures .
thanks for the replies. I was thinking of buying a 99 cabrio that i found on craigslist. The car looks pretty clean and original with 120,000 kms and 5speed. I would get the ims replaced but i am worried about the cylinder wall/ head failures. There is another 99 on sale on craigslist with a failed head/ cylinder (mixing oil and coolant and needs a new engine).
I think i'll wait until I find a 2002-2004 and pay to have the ims replaced.
