This is a follow on to these threads: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43878-ahhh-my-car-hit-bad-today.html and http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44083-986-wrecked-replacement-thoughts.html The 986 was a total loss. When all is said and done, the insurance company is going to pay me $15K + give me my wrecked car back. So, I went out and bought a 1999 996 for $10K. Yes, $10K! Car is in very good condition with 110,000 miles. PPI done at EF1 Motorsports in Long Beach. New clutch at 90k. Water pump, AOS, brake pads/rotors all new within the past year. Needs new coil packs, spark plugs, and a few other minor items. First impression is that the additional 100hp of the 996 sure is nice! This leaves me $5K + my all of the parts from my damaged 986 BSX towards having a Spec Boxster (BSR) built. I'll have to add a bit of my own money to get there but it is within sight!
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Congrats & I'm glad to hear this worked out for you.
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Very nice! Congrats & I'm glad to hear this worked out for you.
Congrats, nice blue color.
nice, i have never seen a 10k 996 before.
Nice find! Great color, too
Woo Hoo! Love the color, looks great! Glad it is working out. Have a great weekend driving it around PS: That is an incredible price!
Congrats!!! Love the color.
good god! great car, great price on the car, and great insurance company - well done man. i own a duplex. every time i repair something or renovate something, i have to do it twice. now so do you!
Nice find. Glad to hear it worked out.. Sometimes bad beginnings have great outcomes.. Very nice! Pup
Good deal! And I too l think the color is great.
nice car excellent price-- do not lift!
Lemonade from lemons! Well done, sir.
SWEET! nice find I wish I could stumble into something like that
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Yes, "stumbling into it" is a good description. Found the car on Craigslist. Owner was looking for a quick sell for all cash with no hassle. Turns out he had lost his job eight months ago, needed cash quick, and I was the first guy to show up with cash in hand. Job done.
Congrats. Amazing find!
Nice color, glad it worked out for you
Very nice! Congrats What are your plans for continuing on track.
Woooo...really got to start shopping in California!!! Crazy price!
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I plan to use the parts of my damaged car and build a Spec Boxster (BSR).
That's a great looking 996. Glad to see you'll also remain in the 986 family.
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