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Use car shopping/evaluation experience will go a long way
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First the 996 Carrera 4 is just a used car so treating the car like a used car and giving it a thorough checkout using one's used car shopping/evaluation experience will go a long way to eliminating any 996 you don't want to own.
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Ask for a full check same as CPO check list, compression check, alignment, pressure test cooling system
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(Mine started leaking about 2 wks after I got it..Check the forum for the DIY fix.)
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I have looked for a Carrera 4 specific used car check list but there are I know of several for other 996 models and one of these would be a good starting place.
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Ask for a full check same as CPO check list, compression check, alignment, pressure test cooling system
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I have looked for a Carrera 4 specific used car check list but there are I know of several for other 996 models and one of these would be a good starting place.
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I have looked for a Carrera 4 specific used car check list but there are I know of several for other 996 models and one of these would be a good starting place.
Use car shopping/evaluation experience will go a long way
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First the 996 Carrera 4 is just a used car so treating the car like a used car and giving it a thorough checkout using one's used car shopping/evaluation experience will go a long way to eliminating any 996 you don't want to own.
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Plus this has been covered before here and an hour reading older posts -- using the search function to find threads specific to buying a used Carrera 4 -- will fill in even more blanks/gaps.
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I originally joined this forum looking for a 964 but a friend of mine may be selling his 996 Carrera 4 Convert with 12,000 miles for a very good price. I am just wondering what are the type of things too look out for with these cars?
First the 996 Carrera 4 is just a used car so treating the car like a used car and giving it a thorough checkout using one's used car shopping/evaluation experience will go a long way to eliminating any 996 you don't want to own.
For more 996 specific issues various magazines: Excellence in the USA and GT and Purely Porsche and 911 & Porsche World published in the UK have run buyers guides detailing the finer points of evaluating these cars.
I have looked for a Carrera 4 specific used car check list but there are I know of several for other 996 models and one of these would be a good starting place.
Then you can add what you pick up from reading the buyers guides.
Plus this has been covered before here and an hour reading older posts -- using the search function to find threads specific to buying a used Carrera 4 -- will fill in even more blanks/gaps.
Don't be too much in a rush. Part of the Porsche ownership experience, part of the fun, is shopping for your next Porsche. There are alot of cars to choose from so don't worry about missing out.
Added: Check out this thread...
Advice on 3.4 litre 996 Purchase
I forgot about Total 911 in my mag. recommendations.
Total 911 highly recommended.
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Macster.
Welcome to the world of IMS..... At 12k, she's just a puppy and this gremlin may not have emerged.
You didn't mention the year...but even at the low miles, the age may be enough to fatigue the coolant overlow: If its white its alright, if its yellow then.... (Mine started leaking about 2 wks after I got it..Check the forum for the DIY fix.)
In any case, a qualified PPI is essential.
I will underline the QUALIFIED word in qualified PPI. Some porsche dealer really go over it too fast. Ask for a full check same as CPO check list, compression check, alignment, pressure test cooling system
money well spend I think.
And don't be emotional... there are tons out there. if you see something you don't like, just pass.
