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The body was changed for the oval headlights and interior....Its a 996.3 in a sense.
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Apologies if this kind of question isn�t allowed, but I�m curious what members here would pay for a 996.2 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, black on black, 100k miles, with the main issues being that the IMS hasn�t been done and the 2nd gear synchro is weak on downshifts if not rev-matched perfectly. Otherwise the car is in good shape cosmetically and mechanically. Has maintenance history going back at least a decade and is fairly well optioned.
I understand it�s not the best time to be selling a cabriolet going into the winter in New York, but would appreciate anyone�s insight. Thanks!
$15K in agreement with EVOMMM
My sister-in-law in NJ just paid a Porsche dealer $40K for a well sorted 996.2 Carrera 4 Cabriolet in Artic Silver with an IMS replacement and 1/2 as many miles (Yes, I know that seems nuts, but it was very well cared for and had a complete service record). That's my starting point. Deduct $10K for the dealer premium. Deduct $8K for the IMS.RMS new clutch. Since the labor to take the transmission off and on is already covered with the IMS RMS clutch, deduct transmission rebuild of $4K? We are now down to $18K. Given the mileage, the answer is probably closer to $15K.
Hang onto it if you can until spring. The market will rebound slightly (new administration) and the weather will help you as well. But I would agree, it's a $20k in spring even with the issues you mentioned (down here in Texas).
Its not from an engine stand point the M96 was carried over with the base model, bigger noN serviced IMS for the S. The body was changed for the oval headlights and interior....Its a 996.3 in a sense. My next car will be a 997 Targa....
Another thing to consider is the hydraulic cylinders for the top. If theyre not already leaking they will be soon. I was just quote $2600 to repair mine on my 2001 c2 cab. My top still works fine but mechanic says theyre leaking. I dont doubt him.
IMHO the mileage kills the price more than the IMS not being done. 100k miles on any car is my cutoff. I wouldnt purchase a car with 100k miles unless it was a cheap honda odyssey.
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Id say $15k if the top works well. Less if not.
A proper buyer will look at the owner first before they look at the car (this obviously only applies to private sale). Write a good ad and you are already ahead of the game. Be transparent and honest.
$12-13K because of 2nd gear.
^that price is to get it sold. If you want to deal with idiots that text you things like "aw man, I had one of these! I should really sell my e36 m3 and get into this. I'll keep you updated." and then you never hear from them again, you list it for $18K.
Anything above $20k will be laughed at because of 2nd. If 2nd wasn't an issue, it's a $16-17k car.
If you are the original owner, that's a different story. And those are the first two words you write in the ad before anything else.
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