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I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around what really changed between the 3.4L models.
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Well, one was running but the CEL was on and I told him I wasn't driving it...
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And to top it off, I've shown up for 2 test drives to find the vehicle not running.
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First post and I have been lurking for a while trying to collect some info. I started looking at older 911s about a month ago and in the spirit of "latest you can afford," I'm looking at the 996s now. I'm currently evaluating a 99 and a couple of 01s. (One of the 01s is a GT3 aero, which I'm partial toward.) This is where I'm conflicted.
All have the 3.4L, and I like the idea of shorter stroke. But from reading some of the threads it looks like the 99 will be a bit lighter and have a bit more mechanical feel. (No drive by wire throttle, etc.) The trade-off on a 99 is they do seem to have been less sorted than the later 3.4Ls. I know proper maintenance is everything, but I'd like to get some expert feedback.
Regards.
I think there are lots of 99 owners on this forum that will vouch for the model year. I have a 99 myself that I bought a couple months ago with 77,400 miles for $17,700. It already had the LN IMS update which gave me peace of mind. I also have maintenance records for the last 6 years. In addition, I had a PPI done and the car passed with flying colors. I think the advice you will get is to make sure to get a PPI and be prepared to walk away if there are too many issues.
Thanks. I have been following that thread, also. It's implied that there are a ton of differences between a 99 and later 3.4L models. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around what really changed between the 3.4L models.
If you can handle the interior colour, then that looks like a nice car.
The full leather interiors are very nice, especially compared to the "stock" plastic in the early cars.
That's not silver either - it's seal grey. Also not a bad thing.
When you get down to it - most of them were arctic silver with black interiors (like mine). That's a great combination - but it doesn't exactly stand out.
Seal grey on brick red - pretty cool. And you get the earo kit and sport seats too.
That 01 looks off hand like an excellent buy, Aero kit, navigation, and a warranty. Maybe I'm used to New England prices, but that actually sounds too cheap!
And to top it off, I've shown up for 2 test drives to find the vehicle not running. Well, one was running but the CEL was on and I told him I wasn't driving it...
Drove these 2 today. Both seemed solid, but the c4s was really nice.
http://www.porscheofcoloradosprings....1c3314359b.htm
http://www.porscheofcoloradosprings....48fc033a81.htm
Sounds almost too good. With regards to the color combo, I had a C6 Corvette Machine Silver/Cobalt(red) interior and loved it although the red didn't extend to the dash.
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