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YOUR RESEARCH13k mile 996 (1999) for 32k!!!?
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Yeah, I don't know a lot about used car pricing, but when I was at a dealer a few months ago, they had a '99 with 39 k miles for $40 k, so to get a similar car with only 1/3 the miles for 33% less sounds really good to me.
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Anyway easy way to check for potential RMS problems.
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fahren affair, thats basically what I am trying to figure out because a 5-10k repair bill would be killer.
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Some last less then 5k others 15k, but once the rears are gone expect to pay ~600 and when replacing all four ~1000.
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Yeah, I don't know a lot about used car pricing, but when I was at a dealer a few months ago, they had a '99 with 39 k miles for $40 k, so to get a similar car with only 1/3 the miles for 33% less sounds really good to me.
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My good friend was offered a 996 my 1999 with only 13k miles for only 32k. Does this seam to good to be true? Dealership swears its flawless and carfax checks out. What should he lookout for. Anyway easy way to check for potential RMS problems. I searched around and this seems to be the only major problem with these cars. Also he/we are young proffesionals so 32k for a car is still quite a bit of money even if it seems like a hellof adeal. What is the likelyhood that this will be a reliable driver if taken care of and regularly maintained? Most importantly are there any huge maintenace costs he should be aware of. I own a 930 and I know it doesent take much for a minor repair to exceed 1000 or more$. I was onder the impression that these 996 are relatively cheaper to maintain. I know 99 is not the prefered year but the price is more than right. Thanks in advance.
Aaron
Aaron,
I just bought a 99 Cabrio with 15,000 miles. Don't see why this would be so abnormal in terms of mileage. In my case, the previous owner had three other cars to drive around, and you can only drive so many miles in a year. The price you are mentioning is low, and hence sounds like a very good deal. Checking the records is of course a good idea. Contact the shops listed in the maintenance books and see if it checks out--but, do it quickly
Best,
Geert
As far as other costs with the car, tires are a big one. Depends greatly on brand of tire and how you drive it. Some last less then 5k others 15k, but once the rears are gone expect to pay ~600 and when replacing all four ~1000.
"...Also he/we are young proffesionals so 32k for a car is still quite a bit of money even if it seems like a hellof adeal. What is the likelyhood that this will be a reliable driver if taken care of and regularly maintained?..."
the car is out of warranty, your friend has to ask himself: could i write a check for $5-10k above the purchase price should the engine or gearbox let go? if you follow these boards, replacements of these items are not rare. my gearbox was r&r'd at 45k. that said, the 996 can be reliable. i've got more than 80k miles on my '00, and except for the gearbox, it's been very reliable.
Must have some serious problems or your just trying to be inflammatory about the depreciation of the 996. I recently shopped my '99 around with 40k miles and got private offers of $42- $43.5k....so if the post is legit and the car is in great shape then buy it right now...email me with the sellers phone # if you decide not to buy it. My wife is looking for at a Boxter but at $32k I will buy the car if you don't want it
Yeah, I don't know a lot about used car pricing, but when I was at a dealer a few months ago, they had a '99 with 39 k miles for $40 k, so to get a similar car with only 1/3 the miles for 33% less sounds really good to me.
IF the car has NO problems and it IS as he says it is, the price is a steal! You could turn around and sell it for a nive $7,000 - $10,000 profit! The guy doesn't know the value of the car or is hiding something.
thanks for the responces guys,
I assure you I am not trying to be inflamitory about 996 depreciation. As I said the deal seamed to be too good to be true. fahren affair, thats basically what I am trying to figure out because a 5-10k repair bill would be killer. I wish I could have some statistics, i.e 1.1% of 99s had rms problems etc. Well Ill let you guys know if he takes it. I'll let you guys know where it is if he passes But youll owe me a beer if you buy it.
Best regards,
Aaron
Just for a data point, I bought an excellent 99/Aerokit with 8,500 miles on it a few months ago and paid considerably more than $32k. Bought it privately, known history. Runs great, haven't had a moments problem, zero oil useage.
Steve
99 996
76 930
64 356C
62 356B
Frankly...who cares what the value is after you buy it. If you're happy with the price, get it. I plan on driving mine until it is worth nothing. If I wanted an investment, it sure wouldn't be a car.
