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Should I buy this 2002 C2?

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I only broke down and bought a new '03 coupe after having tried unsuccessfully to find a late model used 996 equipped the way I wanted it.
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Potential new member seeking the advice of you experienced hands. I've found a 2002 Coupe equipped just right, 7700 miles, $61K. I'm in the process of scheduling PPI. Spoke to the dealer servicing the car (not the seller) and it has been serviced twice, first for a bad left front wheel bearing at 4K, and next to have the cam resealed at 6K. Should either of these issues be seen as a deal killer, assuming PPI is clean? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million, Steve

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Well, it's still under warranty for some time, which is a good thing. I would ask the dealer to confirm in writing that he has performed all the TSBs that are applicable. Those 2 items you mention sound unusual though. Is the price right?

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Neither of these are unusual. In fact, the cam cover leak could likely be put in the "usual" category. Porsche has several new parts to address this one. Sounds like a good car at a reasonable price.

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Wow! Sounds like a deal to me. I only broke down and bought a new '03 coupe after having tried unsuccessfully to find a late model used 996 equipped the way I wanted it. If you've found one with the equipment that you want, the problems identified sound pretty minor. Plus, with a good bit of the factory warranty remaining, sounds like you can't go wrong. Good luck!

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