May be selling the 2000 Cab soon (CPO Car)

Hi guys - OK, my situation in life is changing - my wife and I found out a week ago that we are expecting child number three. We also bought a new house 9 months ago and are in the middle of remodeling. I try to drive my car, but it's been tough and will only be getting tougher. I've only put on 6,000 miles in one year (the car is at 45,500 right now on the odometer). I have one year left on the CPO warranty, so I figure this is a good time to consider selling the car to someone that wants some warranty time. I really love this car but have been strongly considering upgrading to an '02 or later, or perhaps a 997 at some point after this remodel and funding the kids' 529 plans. I also could wind up keeping the car and just not putting as many miles on it as I would like (no thrashing me about "why don't you drive it daily?" - if it weren't for a 20 mile commute each way through horrendous gridlock, I would drive it every day). The attached photos are from when I bought the car, but it's actually cleaner now, as I have had the car detailed a couple times and have been meticulous about keeping it clean. I also paid to swap these rims our for a duplicate set that had been refinished and have zero curb rash. The car has Pirelli P-Zeros with at least 75% tread remaining in the rear and over 80% remaining on the front. The car has been trouble free, except for a broken plastic piece on the Cab latch (I bought the new piece and need to install it) and an ignition problem that was fixed during the first month of ownership. I am also taking it in for an oil change on Monday. I am likely to ask low 40s for the car. I will also throw in a custom fit car cover and a Porsche Battery Maintainer (that has become unnecessary once I replaced the ignition and the battery). I need to start figuring out what the right price is for the vehicle and want to put the word out to Rennlisters first. I'm in San Marino, which is a suburb on the northeast side of Los Angeles. Happy Holidays to all.

child number three? best luck!!! i told my wife our to-do list is: 1. another house 2. ferrari 3. child number three lol

in that order?

Your priorities are all out of order. You can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house. Ergo, you should be Ferrari shopping

That's what I told the wife - she said, "you can also test drive sleeping on the couch."

yeal, any comments?

> That's what I told the wife - she said, "you can also test drive sleeping on the couch." Unless your couch has a V12, I don't see the problem. In all seriousness, good luck with the car sale. I'm thinking selling mine soon for the same reasons (CPO warranty running out, will want to upgrade before too long). Good luck! Justin

Here's a quick photo of the interior - the lighting is a little off on this. It's a Black interior and this picture has a bit of a different hue. I just want people to see that the car is clean. The carpet is excellent throughout the car and I put in new floormats when I bought it as well.

nice car..... hate to see you sell.... gl

If I can power through the next six months and keep things humming at work while doing all of this other stuff, I would probably keep it. I'm not going to ebay, autotrader, or anywhere for a while. I just wanted to put the word out here in case someone has a friend that would want a clean, well cared for car. The vehicle was well maintained before I bought it and I take good care of it. Everytime a non-Porsche owner sees it, they say, "wow, it looks great, is it new?". I used to say, "no, it's a 996 and now there's a 997". They'd say "I thought it was a 911..." So now I just say, "thanks for the compliment, and no it's not new."

Good grief - you, PhilG, who's next? I had the same problem, but I went out and bought a $10k BMW wagon for kid duty, in addition to my wife's Expedition. We've got all the bases covered, but no room in the driveway. We've also been tossing around a remodel, but I've heard so many contractor horror stories, I'm thinking about buying an RV instead. Car looks great, no doubt.

See, BlackCab996 had the good sense to completely explain his rationale for selling! I, on the other hand, am not quite so clear on my thought process. I wish I could figure this out! Can I interest you in a more practical '04 C4S with 1800 miles? Just kidding - relax. Very nice cab, BTW.

Phil, I thought you liked the attention! Any day that a Porsche is orphaned is a bad day... noone wants tro see a 996 out alone on the streets for Christmas.

Not THAT much attention

yeah, I thought for a while that the posse would be arriving in Maple Glen to take the car away by force to protect you from yourself.

Considering the way you take care of that car, I will gladly buy it off of you in a year or so. So, I vote that you keep your car, finish breaking it in, keep taking great care of it, and then you can unload it to me at FMV. What a great win/win!

1) You mention you hardly drive the car now. So. Why worry about replacing it with a newer one? Have you had many (any?) warranty issues? 2) you sell the car, then things get really tight financially and well, it will be quite awhile till you get another one. I panicked when i sold my 911 because with the bank account growing (due to the sale) my wife thought it time to put in another bathroom. Well. I knew I had to spend my proceeds quick before they disappeared 3) Your wife will have to console herself with driving a Minivan, the least you can do is keep the current 911 around so she can "get away" once in a while

No warranty issues, other than a sticky ignition that was also linked to battery drainage. Once that was fixed, everything has been very trouble free (knock on wood). I see myself getting a newer one in a couple years when I have two of three kids who can be in forward facing child seats. Also, I will be visiting the doctor to get my own wires cut after child number three arrives, so there will be no more exhaustion from having a newborn in the house. Once we're past the first nine months, life should get a little easier, the house will be done, and I'll be bored again. Also, I've really enjoyed this car, but I do wish I would have gone a little newer for the minor amenities and extra power. If someone's budget only allows the low 40s, I think I have a great car to offer him/her.

BlackCab996, I hear ya on the exhaustion. I too have 3 small kiddies (oldest is a month shy of 5), the youngest just turned 10 months. My wife and I have been considering the "wire-cut" also for some time now (I chickened out before we had #3). However, everytime I go for a consult, I have 2nd thoughts -- not because I'd want more kids, but the potential side effects. I'd assume you'll be going the NSV route? Anyway, life is starting to re-stabilize now that the baby is past the first 6 months. I don't think I drove my car more than 1,000 miles since her birth in February. So long as we don't need the money, I'd never sell mine other than for another 911. We already have a sedan and a minivan to cover all practical aspects. Plus, my wife understands and appreciates my passion for the 911, so she won't pester me even if the car just sits and collects dust. Not saying your wife doesn't understand, but just reflecting on how and where the 911 fits into my family situation. Congratulations and best of luck on the sale.