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I would recommend that you start with a test drive to see if the 996 is really the car for you.
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Sorry I posted this in the wrong forum.
I was looking for advice.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...24#post3487924
I am in the process of selling my 2001 M5. I have never really been into Porches lets say this is my first time really looking into getting one. I was looking at one on Ebay and I was wondering what you guys think. I will be in the market price from $30k - $38k. What should I stay away from and what should I jump on? Is there any insiders secrest on buying one of these cars? Hows this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aero...1QQcmdZViewItem
The car you linked to in your first post is a 2000 Carrera (996).
These are great cars and very different than your M5. As far as straight line performance goes they will be very similar (0-60 in under 5, low 13's in the qtr) however the handling and braking in the 996 is far superior.
Reliablilty wise, the 996 is fairly bullitproof but a small percentage of cars do have engine issues (mostly oil leaks). Before you purchase you will want to have a pre-purchase inspection performed by a dealership or qualified Porsche mechanic. In particular they should look for oil leaks around the rear main seal.
Porsche did upgrade the 996 in 2002 (engine/chassis/body/etc.) however in your price range you probably will not be able to find one of the Mk II's. This is no problem as the Mk I's (1999 to 2001) are great cars.
I would recommend that you start with a test drive to see if the 996 is really the car for you.
Good luck.
Ya I really don't care for the look of the car in stock trim. I love the car with the Areo kit and rims. It seems to make it more appealing to me.
I love the comment about the reliability because let me tell you the M5 has more issues than an adopted drug addicted stripper. I spend everything I got on that car and its getting old. I am trying to get away from that and was hoping this car was trouble free.
