Pricing help on this 1999 996 - Thanks.

I know 99's in arctic silver are the fastest. Now that we have that out of the way, I'm trying to figure out what this car is worth. It's a 99 Carrera, first year of the water cooled 911's with drive by wire, factory dual row IMS bearing from the factory and the following options: limited slip option/traction control, 18" 3 piece BBS sport classic wheels, M030 sport chassis rigidity tuned (sport suspension) and sport seats too. Other options on the car are HiFi sound with CD player, aluminum shifter and brake handle, aluminum entrance guards, stainless exhaust tips and a rear wiper. The original MSRP was over $75,000 (including almost $10K in options). It's worth noting this is a very early 1999 and it was put in service in the fall of 1998. It has some upgrades too including OEM 964 RS engine mounts, Function First transmission mount inserts, weather tech front floor mats, low jack and an auxiliary jack input for the radio. An OEM indoor/outdoor car cover is included too as is all original OEM parts. Two remote keys that go with the car, one is brand new, never used. 3rd owner and have maintenance records back to the original owner including a copy of the original window sticker. I have the carfax from almost 3 years ago. Oil was just changed at 80,000 miles. Car was garaged by all three owners so it shows and presents better than most 996's out there. The car has spent most of it's life in the dry southwest desert and has been in Michigan just over a year, no snow or salt. It does have 81,xxx miles and is almost 18 years old and has a patina that represents 81K miles of use. Clean title in hand. Original clutch and IMS. Let me know what you think. Hard to tell what the current market brings for these lately. Sorry about only one photo. I'll try to upload more later. Having issues getting photos from my phone to the computer.

18.5 plus or minus 1k I would say. Has 60k service been done (synch belt, spark plugs, coil pack, etc). With original clutch it may be due soon at those miles. Looks nice.

^^ +1. Sounds like a great car!

Do you mind telling whats the last four digits of the engine number ? This could make a difference in the Price starting point of what i would pay for it at $35-40k But the First Year must be 1998 ist it?? mine is a 98, (My buy price may be a little prejudice)

Depending where a person buys his/her My99 I'd say 18k-21k for your Porsche. Just don't let a grand or so stop you from purchasing your 996. Sounds like the 3 prior owners took good care and drove their Porsche.

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Yeah, a 98 with the wrong motor. Imagine how many chose the water cooled with a leftover 98 sitting right next to it. the water cooled depreciated 70+% while the aircooled less than 50%. More photos have been uploaded. Thanks

nice car, nice options. agree $18-20K Problem with 80K miles is that deprecation seems to hit again at the imaginary 100,000 miles. If you plan to keep it forever doesn't matter.

so what is the seller's asking price?

At 80k With the original IMS and clutch you need to factor in replacing those plus RMS. Expect $3k at a reputable shop. I would say 18k is a fair price if the car needs nothing else. Saw a similar one on MA with with IMS done. Buyer wanted $22k which seemed high.

I got the impression the OP is the seller and trying to figure out a fair asking price. Other markets did have 1998's - often they refer to first registration or even better the build date of a model and not the US's "model" year.

Mine is almost identical and I'm asking $22K for it.

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Personally, with the high # of 996's out there for sale at low ball prices these days, I'd probably max my offer at $15k for this car. These cars can be found in equal condition for less. Granted, it's a '99 with dual row IMSB, but with that mileage you can bet the chain tensioner pads are starting to deteriorate, too. Is there any rattle at all when starting the car? During the PPI, make sure to thoroughly look at the oil filter and contents of the oil. You're not just checking for metal shavings... Also look for bits of dark brown plastic or greenish/bluish o-rings. If you get it for a price in the $15k range, then you can feel really good about taking it straight to the shop and putting $5-6k more into it. You'll want them to swap IMSB, RMS, clutch, OAS, chain tensioners, water pump, thermostat and any hoses showing age. Not to mention the standard wear items like brakes & tires... Then you can start your own history with the car enjoying a much higher level of peace-of-mind. IMHO, it's a $23-$25k car all day long.... As long as you have the items mentioned above documented in recent service history.

Beautiful car and very similar to the 996 I just bought (options and all). $20K was the asking price. Interesting though, mine has throttle by cable... Mike

$23k and every bit of it.

I paid 14.5k for mine with 80k and clutch, RMS and IMS done at 70k. Granted, it was an unusually good deal but the point is you can pick them up pretty cheap if you are patient and look hard enough.

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98 is the first year for the 996 outside of the US. US versions started in 99. Mike

My car is built in 98 according to the Carfax, and is most definitely a 996.1 (Canadian car)

In re. U.S. delivered 996s, MY1999 and early MY2000s, are known as 996.1 or Mk I versions. All such had cable operated throttle linkages. The frunk and engine lid were also cable operated. relinuca

I have two '99 C2s. One was born 2/98 and the other 3/98. Not sure how long they sat in their homeland before making the trip across the pond.

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Thank you sir! Mike