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YOUR RESEARCH996. Ultimate Bargain in 2022?
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Just want to put this out there.
Some people dont know a good thing when they see it.
I am not interested in most cars. I have owned just about everything! I think I have a good eye for what is worthwhile.
I dont care whether it is old or new. I only care if it is good or bad.
911s, E types, Ford GTs, Aston DB4/5s, Citroen DS's, XK120s, Chargers, Challengers, 67 Mustang Fastbacks, pre-war Bentleys - thats the sort of thing that gets me going. Just the good stuff.
I was following a C4S 996 yesterday. I have never really given them much thought in the past.
It looked fantastic. Perfect in fact. Great styling, very clever.
10 minutes of research told me you can pick up a good one up for less than �20k? What a great deal.
Discussed the foibles with those that know. IMS, oil seals a few other issues. All seem very minor to me. A long weekends work in our workshops and we could do all of it.
Taking the engine and gearbox out would be the way to go for a refresh. No problem for us. Cleaner job. We do it all the time. Refinish all those suspension components and re-bush all those arms. Easy
Some whinging about the head lights from other Porsche owners. What is wrong with them? They look great to me.
My background is 50 year old Jags and Historic race cars, You should see the aggro I put up with on a regular basis in the workshop.
Chassis leg changes, dashboards out. floor replacements, wiring loom changes, you name it. That is my life in cars.
The 996 seems superbly engineered, fully galvanized, very powerful and very fast , beautiful and one of the most rewarding cars to drive.
Even the lowest power versions are sub 5 second cars. What more do you need?
Superb parts backup as well.
So why so cheap? Must be a car on the cusp of climbing values?
Might just have to get a couple.
Manual, non sunroof, no rust and cheap, finance accident and HPI clear. That would be what I would look for.
Come on!
they were a much better bargain 2 years ago. oh btw try googling bore scoring, and you may want to visit Jake Raby's site to learn about 30 causes of catastophy
why lbs when in US?
Not sure if this is baiting or trolling but...I'll play.
Most would agree.
Define "a good one" and current market rates, RE 996 C4S cars, could be in contradiction with that pricing.
Most, educated on those topics, would agree.
Those comments/sentiments originate from a dying (literally) breed and those who have, possibly, never seen a Porsche GT1.
Cheap is a relative term. And the "bottom" was years ago.
Great! As owners we appreciate it.
So would anyone.
We wish you the best!
Oh man�. I�ll bite. You make some great points but are missing a few big things. Failing to heed advice here can be a costly mistake despite how good these cars are.
You�re looking at $40k+ for a decent C4S.
See above re: bore scoring and the multitude of ways to grenade the engine. Engine rebuild costs often approach (or exceed) the total vehicle value.
You�ve been forewarned.
Sounds like you have to wherewithal and $$$ to tackle whatever issues you encounter or learn about. We need more of your type in here.
Welcome and dive right on in !!!!
Don't like them. Never liked them. Almost bought one new some years back. So the salesman takes me for a demo in their hanger queen. It was ok until he went down a bumpy street. Never heard so many rattles in a luxury priced car.....and he wanted 66k for what certainly sounded like a piece of junk......fast though
It was really hard to find a better bargain when comparing the 996 911 to other cars 2-5 years ago when these cars were $15k-$25k. It�s a tad easier now that they are $25-$50k.
But yeah, working on these cars is a dream compared to standard American and British cars as a comparison. Taking this car apart is like looking at artwork. Not that it needs to be repaired very often.
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