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Things described above would have been caught pre purchase (Maybe not the CEL) and you wouldve been able to adjust the purchase price or walk away.
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Would a fairly good running/drive/maintained 996 be a good daily driver?
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Wow - a very comprehensive buyers guide, though a little dated.
To the OP - there is a ton of information here on RL that you can search through, plus many very knowledgeable guys that will provide answers and opinions on any specific questions that you have. If you are looking at a particular car post the ad and you will get all kinds of advice.
Still not sold?
Can't believe it's still available at the price you are asking
Guess people get too hung up on the miles even when it's from a known owner that has taken great care of it
Yeah, I haven't really been marketing it too aggressively. I need to change out the brake booster this week then it gets a good paint polishing and back on the market it goes.
Hey Gator996. That's a nice car to be 'stuck with'... Put it to one side and buy another 911. Only use the red one for very special occasions. Use the newer one as your daily driver.
Props to Ed and his really nice Guards Red 996. Drove this car last weekend and it was impressive. Runs great, pulls strong, tracks true. It was a delight. "Domestic" considerations are the only reason I didn't take it further. It feels and drives like a car with half the mileage. Will make some one a nice 996.
Wise decision. Not black and not silver/gray. Since it's already 'broken in' with the miles, this would be a decent candidate for a DD. For the first week, you'll be all nervous and twitchy. Then, it'll start to feel like a real car. By 3 weeks, you will only notice the hassle of left hand key location.
Buy - drive - enjoy - maintain. Winner winner chicken dinner.
I just bought a 3.6L 911 two months ago and am now a little disappointed. Dealer told me a 60,000 mile service was done upon purchase of the vehicle. My Porsche is now at another shop and has racked up over a $3,500 bill.
Rotors were shot, pads in the rear were almost non existent, CEL for evap system which turned into finding numerous other parts that were bad, suspension appears to be blown and a no named brand at that.... anyways... I bought a 14 year old car and knew I would be spending money on it. I just thought with a fresh 60,000 mile "service" Issues would have came up later.
Definitely check out the rotors/pads, suspension and get a PPI completed before buying.
I second this. Make SURE you get a great PPI done. I actually had 2 done... maybe a bit excessive... one was by a local Porsche dealer and the other a very reputable private Porsche shop. Things described above would have been caught pre purchase (Maybe not the CEL) and you wouldve been able to adjust the purchase price or walk away. Generally youre looking at $250-$400 for a good PPI. Good luck!
