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A local independent Porsche mechanic (and PCA racer) checked the car over completely and only came back with recommendations for an oil change and a brake fluid flush.
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A local independent Porsche mechanic (and PCA racer) checked the car over completely and only came back with recommendations for an oil change and a brake fluid flush.
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After many years of wanting one, I finally bought myself a Porsche. I'm now the second owner of a '99 Carrera 4 that had 14,174 miles on it when I picked it up. Pics to avoid forum wrath:
kr3678.....you could be my twin! You have a better interior than me though....great looking car.
You will be amazed at the insight you gain here. Welcome!
Great car! The aero looks fantastic and with such low miles, it is like a new car. You will enjoy the tiptronic. My previous 996 was a 99 with a tiptronic. While I enjoy my current car with a 6-speed, every time I am in heavy traffic, I miss the tip. Congratulations and welcome aboard.
Thanks everyone! It still smells new. There are 29 different option codes on the build sticker and I can honestly say I'd never seen this color (Mirage Metallic) until I encountered this car.
I've read the horror stories about '99s and low miles, but I'll take the chance. A local independent Porsche mechanic (and PCA racer) checked the car over completely and only came back with recommendations for an oil change and a brake fluid flush. I gave him the go-ahead to do more, but he said all of the other filters and fluids look brand new.
This won't be my daily driver, but I'm having too much fun right now to drive another car.
Let's see, Guy pays 90K+ for his C4 in 1999, Trades or sells it to a dealer for $25k or so with 14000 miles. That's like $4 per mile! Expensive ride time!
Enjoy putting some miles on that thing. Take it up to 50k miles and it'll still have plenty of value.
The original MSRP of this car was $96,500.
I hate to discuss the amount I paid, because there will inevitably be someone to pipe in about how I paid too much and that I could have gotten another one much cheaper, etc... Plus, there was a trade involved, so actual price is subject to interpretation. That being said, the dealer (Allen Akin of Encore Motors in Macon, GA - a great guy) initially listed the asking price at $32,500 and I paid less than that.
either way, it's the right car; for the options, miles, and knowing previous history.
A dealer selling a well optioned cab or coupe knows that the car will sell itself if it's in excellent condition. If it has any details that might give away problems, an educated buyer will not come near it.
Enjoy the car, maintain it and it'll give you plenty of enjoyment. Read up on certain issues these cars tend to develop so nothing comes as a surprise.
thanks for the feedback, yeah I understand talking price is kind of a bummer as there is always a smart *** who made a better deal
Anyways this looks like a great car and with such low miles you are in the sweet spot for resale in a couple of years without problems.
I would have preferred a manual transmission, but the car was so good otherwise that I decided to overlook that. The condition and options are what sold me on this particular car. Plus, I haven't yet figured out how to custom order a used car.
To be honest, it's really pretty nice with the Tiptronic.
Very nice, looks brand new and the interior appears plush. You're right, someone will always chime in that you paid too much...if you're happy then you did well. I'm also partial to the 99s MY, glad you started piling on the miles, welcome.
Congratulations on the new car - it looks great. I have a 99 Cab/Tip in Mirage with Savanah interior. I love the colour as you don't see it very often. Mine was a low mileage car as well - even though I had twice as many miles as you.
The car has been trouble free.
Enjoy your new ride.
Congratulations on a great looking Porsche. The important part is that you are comfortable with what you paid. The low miles on your car are a nice bonus. I have owned both tiptronics and sticks and enjoyed them both. I am a huge fan of the aerokit. Get out there and meet some of the local Porsche guys and gals as well. Enjoy your new Porsche in good health and welcome.
Good looking car. Congrats!
Are a bunch of folks who purchased MY99 996 cars just now opening their time capsules and selling these cars? Lots of 99s popping up with no miles on them.
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