Official 996 Sales Pricing - 2017

If you have recently purchased (or sold) your 996 please share the following information as a point of reference: Model: Model Year: Color: Interior Color: Milage: Transmission: Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Condition of vehicle: PPI: Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Asking Price: Purchase Price: Purchase Date: Where Purchased: Private Party or Dealer: General Notes: Thanks for participating! Photos encouraged!

Depending on your state these cars vary greatly in pricing. Colorado seems to be pricey with the 996's in general. I could go to AZ, CA or Texas and pick one up for cheaper in general. Example.... A 2003 C2 with 70,000 miles goes for around $24k here. Mine was listed at $23,995 and I got it for $22,000 out the door.

Model: 911 Carrera Model Year: 2001 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Mileage: 70,000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Xenons, 18" Twists, PSM, 3-spoke wheel, heated seats, stainless tips Notable Upgrades: H&R springs, Eibach dampers, expensive stereo, clear (actually kinda yellow) bra Service History/Manuals: Complete Condition of vehicle: 9.5/10 PPI: Self-inspected and test drove Recommended maintenance: Normal IMS Bearing Status: Seal replaced at Porsche dealer, but bearing is original...uh-oh Asking Price: $18,000 Purchase Price: $18,000 Purchase Date: 10/2015 Where Purchased: Shrub Oak, NY Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: 2-owner, dealer-serviced, looked good and had decent service history so I bought it. It had 2 bent wheels but I sold $2k worth of the useless stereo equipment in it to finance a new set of wheels. Has survived 10 track days so far unscathed. If it blows up, oh well; I got to drive a Porsche 911 at several of our country's finest road courses, and drive it to work and on errands many days in between. Money well spent.

^ nice work and clean looking car. Model: 996.2 C2 Model Year: 2003 Color: Seal Gray Interior Color: Graphite Gray Milage: 71400 Transmission: manual Notable Options: very low option C2, Carrera II wheels Notable Upgrades: IMS Solution, gt metallic silver center console & dash, leather instrument cluster in matching grey, 15mm spacers, H&R adjustable sways f/r, cold air intake updates to OEM airbox (silicon throttle body tube & matching plug). Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Carfax history with Porsche dealership in SoCal from 2005 & extended warranty coverage through my purchase date. I have receipts since early 2016 of Solution work that included engine out refresh of hardware, seals & hoses that needed replacement. New tires & AOS in June of 2016, coil packs, spark plugs, coolant line, engine mounts in Feb 2017, 5 oil changes in my 11,000 miles of ownership and now running DT40. UOAs going to start soon. Condition of vehicle: Mechanically A, Cosmetically A interior & B exterior. Needs a respray on the bumpers although chips aren't awful. I try to keep the rubber seals conditioned and they seem to be aging well, maybe a replacement at 25yrs or so. PPI: Fairly clean PPI with window not going down all the way (fixed), headlight fuse failing (fixed) Recommended maintenance: Good oil, frequently. Respect basic maintenance as critical due to the need to stack the odds in favor of m96s. Small mistakes can be expensive, so enjoy the car and treat it well. IMS Bearing Status: IMS Solution Asking Price: 22,900 Purchase Price: 21,400 Purchase Date: 4/20/2016 Where Purchased: Small German car specialist Private Party or Dealer: Dealer after auction after 2nd owner traded it in General Notes: Planning to add center console delete, sport springs or coilovers, repainted bumpers with 3M protection. I mostly drive this car in the canyons and freeways out west. It doesn't spend time in traffic & has very low type 1 over-revs and zero type 2s. My plan is to keep it through the end of the decade and hopefully just add a turbo or ~81 targa down the road. The performance on this car is incredible, a true momentum machine. It's been on road trips from SLC-Telluride/Ouray, SLC-Zion NP, SLC-Central Colorado. Very reliable car for me so far. Most of the costs incurred are due to trying to frontload maintenance costs & be proactive with the 15 year refresh of peripherals. It's a pleasure to work on & drive.

Model: C4 Cabriolet Model Year: 2002 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 98000 Transmission: Tip Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: 18" Classic Sport II wheels Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial from around 55k miles on. Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI:No Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Changed as well as RMS and AOS Asking Price: 18,999 Purchase Price:18,000 Purchase Date: Jan 2017 Where Purchased:Orange County Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Very Nice car. Didn't come with seat heaters so I retrofited factory seat heaters. Love the car. It drives awesome!

Model: Cab Model Year: 2000 Color: black Interior Color: black Milage: bought it w/ 43k, now has 50,500 Transmission: tiptronic Notable Options: none Notable Upgrades: none Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): strong partial Condition of vehicle: very good...some scuffs on the left rear bumper...took me two months to notice them. PPI: no...bought an aftermarket warranty/service contract. Recommended maintenance: Always. IMS Bearing Status: Original factory bearing Asking Price: $23000 Purchase Price: $22000 Purchase Date: 1-5-16 Where Purchased: Sports Trend Auto, Van Nuys, CA Private Party or Dealer: dealer General Notes: Car drives very well and is very tight, however the trans failed at approx. 48k.

Model: C4 Cab Model Year: 2000 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 112,200 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: 3-spoke wheel Notable Upgrades: Stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial Condition of vehicle: 7/10, daily driver PPI: No Recommended maintenance: ? IMS Bearing Status: Engine replaced by Porsche with updated bearing Asking Price: $12,000 Purchase Price: $10,500 Purchase Date: 12-8-16 Where Purchased: SC Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: Runs and drives incredibly well for it's age and came with $6k in receipts for maintenance in the past year.

Iammclovin that is a great deal, have any pictures?

Model: Model Year: '99 C2 Color: silver Interior Color:grey Milage: 77k Transmission: M Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):2 years including LN IMSB, RMS and Clutch Condition of vehicle: 7/10 PPI: no Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: LN Asking Price: 17000 Purchase Price:14,500 Purchase Date: Apr 2016 Where Purchased: OK Private Party or Dealer: private General Notes:

Model: C2 Model Year: 99' Color: Guards Red Interior Color: Black Milage: 63k (If memory serves correct) Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Sports seats (red), Red belts, carbon fiber hand brake, aero package, 3 spoke steering wheel, 3rd radiator - No PSM - No T/C Notable Upgrades: Fabspeed muffler bypass, suspension and brake upgrades some other things I'm sure, some weight reduction - I did more since I've owned it. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial, complete manuals, sticker, etc, partial maintenance PPI from Porsche dealer when the P.O bought it used Condition of vehicle: Good 7 out of 10 exterior 8 out of 10 interior. PPI: Owner before me only had it about 10k miles, had a PPI done so I used that (risky but oh well) Recommended maintenance: None, had everything, I did the oil, all filters, spark plugs, etc a basic tune up. IMS Bearing Status: Replaced at 13k miles by a Porsche dealer Asking Price: 21,500 Purchase Price: 23k (out the door, I think about 20k to the seller). Purchase Date: 05/01/2011 (I think, maybe 2012) Where Purchased: PA Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: I got a great deal I think, I love my car, have just over 100k on her now and I would buy another in a heartbeat. I hope this doesn't skew numbers, if so please delete since I bought it so long ago.

Model: 911 C4S Model Year: 2004 Color: Grey Interior Color: Black Milage: 130k kms Transmission: 6 speed stick Notable Options: CF interior, sport seats, turbo rims, Notable Upgrades: None Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete from local porsche dealer Condition of vehicle: 9/10 PPI: No Recommended maintenance: None IMS Bearing Status: Not repaired yet Asking Price: 33k CDN Purchase Price: 32500 all in (about 30k plus fees) Purchase Date: Feb 19 Where Purchased: Calgary Alberta Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: 1 owner car with full service records since new

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This is the only one I have at the moment. But I've been loving the car!

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now to change the AOS

2000 C2, 78,000 miles, 6 speed, black/black, loaded, embossed headrests, aluminum sills, aluminum trim around shifter, litronic, 3 spoke, NAV, premium sound, supple leather, full leather, recent IMS, clutch and RMS, new wheels and tires, flawless except for scratch in front bumper. Private party in Los Angeles $21,000

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Thanks!

Model: 996.2 C4S Coupe Model Year: 2002 Color: Silver Interior Color: Graphite Grey Mileage: 80K Transmission: Tip Notable Options: Litronic lights, full leather, heated seats, rear window wiper, power lumbar supports, 6-CD, sport steering wheel, Notable Upgrades: none -- it is bone stock. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial. Only the CarFax and dealer maintenance records (almost nothing, they have used Indy) Condition of vehicle: Excellent (about a 98/100). One minor scratch on front spoiler, a couple of nicks on the ignition key plastic surround. All systems and everything work correctly. Tires and brakes were new. PPI: Yes, the local Indy Porsche repair has been around for over 40 years. The owner drives a 996.1 with over 200K miles and did the inspection himself. Only a couple of yellow warnings about the PSM from the Durametric scan/readout. Recommended maintenance: get a 2nd key IMS Bearing Status: Unknown. However the Tip transmission is a "remanufactured" one so there is some hope that the bearing was also done at the same time the trans is installed. No oil wetness at all. Indy recommends to service the IMSB upon next trans removal. Will change oil often, inspect drain lug / filter each time, and drive it like a Porsche Asking Price: $25,700 Purchase Price: $25,000 Purchase Date: 2/24/2017 Where Purchased: San Diego Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: I would like to suggest that mileage on Porsches is not as big a factor as people may think. More important is condition of the car, records, PPI, and the cost of the list of maintenance that is due. I took my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 to 200K and going strong. The same will happen with 996 --- if -- required maintenance and repair is done. Therefore I think that escalated pricing for lower mileage isn't a good value. Paying lower prices for high mileage is a good deal.

Model: C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Artic Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 42K Transmission: Manual Notable Options: LSD Notable Upgrades: rowm030, muffler bypass, litronics w/amberectomy, fikse fm10, pioneer deh80prs, porsche roof rack Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): None Condition of vehicle: 9.5/10 PPI: Recommended maintenance: Gas tank cleaning, battery, heater core, aos, 2 ignition coils, coolant reservoir, clutch, waterpump IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price: $8,000 Purchase Price:$8,000 Purchase Date: 03/01/15 Where Purchased: Los Angeles Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: Car was sitting in storage untouched since 2001-2015. I am the second owner. Seller did not want to get it up and running. All it took was a gas tank cleaning and new battery. As i drove it, I repaired above mentioned parts as they showed up. Old photo from about a year ago.

Model: Mk1 C2 Model Year: 99 Color: Dark Blue Interior Color: Space Grey Milage: 116k Transmission: 6spd Notable Options: Hollow Twists, Full Leather, LSD Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): None Condition of vehicle: Good PPI: Self Performed Recommended maintenance: Performed 120k service. Replaced water pump/thermostat and cleaned radiators. Replaced clutch/imsb/rms. IMS Bearing Status: I replaced at 120k, aftermarket bearing was removed. Asking Price: 15,500 Purchase Price: 14,300 Purchase Date: 09/2015 Where Purchased: n/a Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes:

Model: 996.2 Model Year: 2003 Color: Grey Interior Color: Black Milage:43,000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Rocker Panels, Aluminum Dials, Exterior color center console, 18" wheels Notable Upgrades:None, Stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):90% complete. Full signatures in book etc. Condition of vehicle: Clean, Clean, Clean ! PPI: 2 ignitions in range 2. No issues Recommended maintenance: Water pump replacement due to time. IMS Bearing Status: original Asking Price: 29,995 Purchase Price: 27,500 Purchase Date:2/23/17 Where Purchased:Midwest Private Party or Dealer: Porsche Dealer General Notes: Missing hood sticker. No signs of damage or accident. Clean Carfax. Did I say clean. ... to the point it makes me nervous it was under driven.

Model: 996 C2 Model Year: 2003 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 80,400 Transmission: M6 Notable Options: Bose stereo, embossed headrests, aluminum interior trim Notable Upgrades: OZ wheels, clear side-markers, M030 swaybars, Eibach springs, Koni shocks, Kenwood stereo w/ bluetooth & Garmin nav, front lip spoiler. All OEM parts were included with the car. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): most history, all books, svc manual & Durametric included Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: took a gamble and self-inspected, no landmines so far Recommended maintenance: came w/ recent: AOS, coils, plugs, cam sensors, RMS, factory pads & rotors - all already done IMS Bearing Status: LN upgrade already done as well Asking Price: stalked this one on Autotrader 'til asking price dropped to $22,500 Purchase Price: $21,700 Purchase Date: October 2016 Where Purchased: SoCal, Orange County Private Party or Dealer: private party General Notes: Bought to use as my DD. Since purchase, have replaced motor mounts (Rein), battery (Diehard AGM), and tires (Yokohama Advan Sport A/S).

Model: Mk1 C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 63,000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: 18" Turbo Twists (very low option) Notable Upgrades: RUF pedals, Bluetooth radio(never use it), aftermarket exhaust. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial - large carfax report and some records from dealer in Florida and Texas. Condition of vehicle: Exterior 8/10 Interior 9.5/10 PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: Front sway bars, coil packs, spark plugs, transmission fluid and brake fluid, seal small leak around spark plug seals. IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price: 21,000 CAD Purchase Price: 20,000 CAD Purchase Date: 7-13-16 Where Purchased: Toronto Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: I am starting to create a full history for the car with waterpump and engine mounts up next. The underneath is the cleanest I have seen for sale Canada side in my area, so I knew it was maintained well and not driven in our salty winter roads. I absolutely adore these cars and could never imagine buying anything else. Build date: 4/98

Model: Model Year: 02C4 Color: Lapis Blue Interior Color: Savana Milage:108,700 Transmission:manual Notable Options:18"wheel, full leather/supple leather, Bose sound Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): All manuals, service Hx back to 02 Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price:22,000 Purchase Price:20,000 Purchase Date:Jan 1st 17 Where Purchased: Northern California Private Party or Dealer: Private, 2nd owner General Notes: The interior is nearly perfect. Exterior has a few imperfections, but it looks amazing for a 15 year old car.

Model: Porsche 996 Cabriolet C2 Model Year: 2001 Color: Red Interior Color: Black Milage: 22,900 K Transmission: M Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Manuals only Condition of vehicle: 8/10 PPI: no Recommended maintenance: Well maintained mechanically, however common complaints left unattended, Broken vanity mirrors, hinge on console, hood struts, window regulator. IMS Bearing Status: Original at time of purchase, now LN Asking Price: $29,000 Purchase Price: $23,750 Purchase Date: Dec, 2016 Where Purchased: San Diego, CA Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: A low mileage car, purchased online and shipped to North Carolina. Hardtop on the car hid a leaky top that I will be replacing. Changed the IMS bearing and clutch when received on my garage floor, although both were in excellent condition.

General Notes: I would like to suggest that mileage on Porsches is not as big a factor as people may think. More important is condition of the car, records, PPI, and the cost of the list of maintenance that is due. I took my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 to 200K and going strong. The same will happen with 996 --- if -- required maintenance and repair is done. Therefore I think that escalated pricing for lower mileage isn't a good value. Paying lower prices for high mileage is a good deal." Syncro: I agree 110% I had a 04' CTT with 143k (I think) sold with about 160k, the current owner (4th total owner) still has it and it's been great, just basic maintenance. It had a ton of records, upgrades, and replaced parts. That will go at least 250k miles before anything else major is needed. Everything from the GPS, air suspension, turbo's etc worked flawlessly. I actually miss the truck. She had upgrades to boot, it was fast (slightly larger turbos, larger injectors, ecu tune, sport cats, etc) even with the mods being done after 100k miles she still was good.

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That's probably true for us enthusiasts, but it's a fact that most of the world values things differently. As cars approach and pass 100k miles, people assume they are going to start requiring a lot of costly repairs, and also at that point they are somewhat old and out of style, so people just place less value on them. I've always felt that time is actually more of a killer than mileage, since a lot of plastic and rubber pieces, paint, etc. start to fall apart after a certain amount of time in the sun, exposure to seasonal temperature extremes, and so on, regardless of how much the car actually moves. So I totally agree, I'd rather buy a well-maintained, newer car with a ton of miles on it, rather than an older car with no miles. And when shopping for a car I don't worry too much about mileage; I care more about age and condition. But the reality is that for 95+% of people, a car with >100k miles is NEVER going to command the same price as one with significantly fewer miles. This can be a great thing for enthusiasts, since you can frequently find an owner that's afraid of their high-mileage car and take it from them at a pretty low price.

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Wow... great find, though you definitely flipped a coin with this one. The car looks great.

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Driven everyday to work, kids gymnastics, volleyball practice, Home Depot etc. DRIVE IT.

Model: C4, Cabriolet Model Year: 99 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Milage: 48k Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Sport suspension , ceramic brakes Notable Upgrades: TechArt wheels , Aero kit front end and rockers Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: Two , one from Prior owners garage and then my own both gave big thumbs up Recommended maintenance: Recently done the oil changed to Motul IMS Bearing Status: original dbl row Asking Price: 21K Purchase Price:18k Purchase Date: May 2016 Where Purchased: Lomita Ca Private Party or Dealer: Private party General Notes: Everything works and works well. Previous owner did things right. Alpine radio came with car and works great , aux , bt , ipod options. Initiated some paint correction. Looking at a new steering wheel w yellow stitching . Added Black Plates to a 3 Black car. The yellow rotors make it pop a bit. New shift **** and boot. Favorite rides .... Hwy 33 or Palomar , top down of course.

2002 C4 tip cabriolet with all the goodies 98k miles asking price $23k price sold: $23k

Model: 996 Cabrio Model Year: 2002 Color: Red Interior Color: Black Milage: 75,000 Transmission: 6M Notable Options: Carrera II's, heated seats Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Manuals, early service history Condition of vehicle: Good PPI: Nope Recommended maintenance: Detail, general service, replace old tires, motor mounts IMS Bearing Status: Original (I think) Asking Price: 20,000 usd Purchase Price: 17,300 usd Purchase Date: Feb 2017 Where Purchased: Ontario Canada Private Party or Dealer: Private General Note

Model: Carrera 4s Model Year: 2005 Color: Seal Grey Interior Color: Graphite Grey Milage: 42,000 miles Transmission: 6 speed Notable Options: Sport Techno wheels, supple leather, memory & heated seats, PSM (standard on C4S), Bose sound package, litronic headlights, twin exhaust tips Notable Upgrades: not much really... aftermarket Kenwood double DIN stereo with nav & Blutooth Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial, through service center Condition of vehicle: pristine! PPI: none Recommended maintenance: 3 months after purchase: IMSB, RMS, clutch, flywheel (all replaced for peace of mind, and because of Rennlist!) IMS Bearing Status: replaced Asking Price: $31,500 USD Purchase Price: $30,000 USD Purchase Date: August 2016 Where Purchased: Ontario Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: This is a car that was imported from the US (Florida) to Canada. I don't have the service history prior to the car being imported in 2010-2011. I also got 4 Victor Equipment Lemans wheels + 4 brand new winter tires from the dealer for $675 USD a week after I bought the car. I purchased an extended warranty as well for 3yrs/60,000 km.

Model: 911 C2 Cab Model Year: 1999 Color: Midnight Blue Interior Color: Gray Milage: 63,4000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Full leather interior Notable Upgrades: None Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete (far as I can tell) Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: Yes - basic, however Recommended maintenance: Clutch, oil change IMS Bearing Status: Replaced with LN - original in good condition when removed Asking Price: $19,600 Purchase Price: $16,500 Purchase Date: 4/16 Where Purchased: Northern California Private Party or Dealer: Dealer on consignment General Notes: California car, leased first three years (43,000 miles) then 2nd owner had it for 14 years and put 20,000 more miles on it. No issues so far, other than needing to drive it more often and further distances.

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Best buy of the year!

Great looking example. You could put it in a new Porsche showroom and I'll be it would get more questions and offers.

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Wow, reduced $5600 final price!

Model: Turbo Model Year: 2002 Color: midnight blue Interior Color: Milage: 28,220 Transmission : tip Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: cry tune Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): complete history Condition of vehicle: excellent PPI: Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Asking Price: 45,500 Purchase Price: 40,000 usd Purchase Date: feb 2015 Where Purchased: Texas Private Party or Dealer: pp General Notes: the Ppi mechanic tried to offer more than I was asking to seller due to its condition.

Model: c2 Model Year: 2003 Color: silver Interior Color: black Milage: 57,000 Transmission: manual Notable Options: seat heater Notable Upgrades: IMS Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): partial Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: good Recommended maintenance: need to do sparks plugs IMS Bearing Status: done Asking Price: 25k Purchase Price: 24k Purchase Date: Feb 17 Where Purchased: San Francisco Private Party or Dealer: private General Notes:

I'll post this one up as a comparison.....I did not go through with the deal as I turned it down due to the PPI. Model: C4 Cab Model Year: 1999 Color: silver Interior Color: black Mileage: 70,000mi Transmission: manual Notable Options: digital sound package, hardtop, wind deflector, PSM Notable Upgrades: LN IMS retrofit done 4.5 yrs ago, clutch done 4.5 yrs ago (only a few thousand on the clock since both....almost time for another IMS), new aftermarket roof (plastic window) Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): very little Condition of vehicle: -Body: appeared good on first look, normal bumper scratches, upon closer inspection, not good. -Interior: 8.5/10 PPI: Failed. Bondo from previous accident around rt rear wheel. Rest of car resprayed to cover scratches (including rear wheels) and done poorly. Oil leaks from tubes and right valve cover, etc etc. Recommended maintenance: sway bars, brake rotors, plug tubes, various gaskets IMS Bearing Status: LN IMS retrofit done 4.5 yrs ago Asking Price: $19,999 Agreed Price: $18,175 Purchase Date: Purchase not completed Where : North Jersey Private Party or Dealer: small used car dealer General Notes: Was mostly worried about the clearcoat peeling off. The mechanical stuff was not insurmountable, but I was not looking for a project car. PPI was stopped shortly after it began.

Model: 40th Anniversary 911 Model Year: 2004 Color: GT Silver Metallic Interior Color: 40 Yr 911 Natural Grey Full Leather Milage: 45,809 Transmission: 6-speed manual Notable Options: Rear wiper, Bose Sound Package, 6-Disc Changer, Comfort Seats, 40th Anniversary Luggage Set (all 4 pieces) Notable Upgrades: Recently installed new tires and had alignment done. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Everything back to 2/2005 (about 35 pages of maintenance documentation) Condition of vehicle: One-owner car, excellent overall condition, a couple small scratches, no dings, wheels in perfect shape, interior shows very little wear. PPI: No Recommended maintenance: IMS/RMS/Clutch done prior to purchase IMS Bearing Status: Replaced Asking Price: $32,996 Purchase Price: $32,996 Purchase Date: Jan 2017 Where Purchased: Sunset Porsche, Portland, OR Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: After having looked at two local 40AE cars here in the Bay Area, I jumped on this car, recognizing that the one-owner provenance and full luggage set would mean lots of interest. Drove the car down from Portland to San Jose and look forward to getting to know the car more and continuing with updates, etc. Posing along the Oregon Coast.

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Incredible photo and beautiful car!

Well this was a real useful thread. Thanks everyone for sharing...all where great cars but you guys with the 10.5K and 8K cars...Those where the steals of the century, especially the latter. Congrats to all.

Model: 996 Carrera Targa Model Year: 2003 Color: Black Interior Graphite Gray Mileage: 60,200 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Leather package, heated seats, stainless door sills Notable Upgrades:Xenon Headlights, Kenwood Navigation, Sub woofer Service History/Manuals: Partial Condition of vehicle: 9 PPI: I took the car and watched, dealer paid Recommended maintenance: 60K miles IMS Bearing Status: Bearing replaced by the PPI shop along with clutch at 50K Asking Price: $24,800 Purchase Price: $24,800 Purchase Date: 2/28/2017 Where Purchased: Seattle, WA Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: California car most of its life Replaced water pump, door latch and light bulb during 60K service. The body and paint is fantastic and no record of collision on Car Fax. Brakes and tires all around are new.

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Many thanks! The Oregon coast was nothing if not breathtakingly beautiful.

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Supa clean looking paint, nice buy.

Model: C4 Cab Model Year: 2001 Color: Black Interior Color: Natural Brown Milage: 21,000 mile, now has 23,000 (37,000 kms) Transmission: manual Notable Options: extended leather w/ wood trim (wood pieces cracking), heated seats, factory chrome 18" twist wheels, nav (but now useless) with audiophile, I think its called advanced communication pkg, digital sound, well equipped car Notable Upgrades: bone stock, with car cover, one owner original car imported into Canada by owner in 2005 Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): all books and manuals, CD's etc. Full service history but no record of IMS/RMS repair. Condition of vehicle: 8/10 - exterior is excellent, interior needs wood trim pieces replaced due to cracking, rear window in cab needs repair, everything else excellent PPI: passed, but no leaks or evidence of issues with NO IMS/RMS repair... maybe a problem may not Recommended maintenance: regular maintenance IMS Bearing Status: not complete..... Asking Price:$28k Cdn Purchase Price: $25k Cdn ($19k USD) Purchase Date: October Where Purchased: Toronto Canada Private Party or Dealer: Private, unlisted friend of friend General Notes: All around great car, needs some interior repairs to wood trim and no IMS/RMS fix

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Thanks Tony - now I'm afraid it will get all scratched up after what happened to crmcgregor https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-casualty.html . I'm getting light savers before the car goes back on the road.

Model: 996.2 C4 Model Year: 2003 Color: Grey Interior Color: Black Milage:98000Km Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Notable Upgrades:Wheels - GT3? Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):100% complete. Condition of vehicle: Clean ! PPI: IMS Bearing Status: original Asking Price: $29k Purchase Price: $29k Purchase Date:3/11/17 Where Purchased:Johannesburg South Africa Private Party or Dealer: Pvt General Notes: Daily Driver for the Misses. I may drive it every now and then :-) Sorry about the poor pics - just had to take some snaps before the seller left...

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Thanks guys. Here are a couple of recent pics. Litronics with amberectomy, clear side markers, and red tails.

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Nice looking car. Who's Corvair is that? It's a distant cousin of the Porsche.

Model: 996.2 C2 Model Year: 2004 Color: Grey Interior Color: Black Mileage: 83K Transmission: Manual Notable Options: XCZ, X47, X58, 226, 288, 342, 415, 437/38, 476, 537, 586, 601, 680 Notable Upgrades: Wheels - Innsbruck Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):100% complete. Condition of vehicle: Very Clean PPI: No, Self inspection IMS Bearing Status: original Asking Price: $24k Purchase Price: $20k Purchase Date:3/25/17 Where Purchased: Seagoville, TX Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: Replacing an M. Will drive it a couple of days a week and then weekend fun car.

Model:C4S Model Year:2003 Color:Cobalt Interior Color:Grey Milage:38K Transmission:Tip Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: see notes below Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):Complete, All, Full History Condition of vehicle:VGC PPI:Yes Recommended maintenance:Brakes, Tires (aged out) IMS Bearing Status:Orig (see note) Asking Price:$37K Purchase Price:$29 Purchase Date:12.16 Where Purchased:Mid-Atlantic, East Coast, USA Private Party or Dealer:PP General Notes: AOS, IMS (DOF), RMS, Trans Seals all being done as I write this. New audio system will be installed this week, tires next month, brakes in June.

Model: 996 C2 Cab Model Year: 2000 Color: Ocean Blue Metallic Interior Color: Graphite Grey Mileage: 25,540 Transmission: 6M Notable Options: Litronic, headlamp washers, 18" turbo look wheels, color caps, wind deflector, hard top, PCM1 with nav/phone/tape/cd chgr, heated seats, 8-way seats with Lumbar, draped leather front and rear seats, stainless door entry guards with logo, Leather (ignition lock, speaker covers, sun visors, instrument surround, central air vent bracket, dash trim strip, side air vents, defroster trim, dash and door panels). Notable Upgrades: LN Retrofit IMS, Alpine double DIN (with GPS and DVD) Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Only last owner Condition of vehicle: Very Good PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: replace tires ('06 and '09!!)/alignment, AOS (oil grime coating at base where some oil grime at base where it mounts, may be on its way out or a connection is leaking)....otherwise engine is clean and dry IMS Bearing Status: LN Retrofit Nov 16 Asking Price: $27 Purchase Price: $25.5 Purchase Date: 04/01/17 Where Purchased: Upstate NY Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: Interior almost perfect. Exterior good (normal paint chips on hood, few scratches here and there, swirled to heck...wash with sand paper?? - nothing a good detailing can't fix, really)

Model:996.2 Model Year:2002 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Mileage: 6887 Transmission: 6 speed Notable Options: 18" 10 Forked Spoke factory wheel upgrade, white face gauges, CD changer, Arctic silver painted console, aluminum handbrake and shift **** Notable Upgrades: Factory original Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Condition of vehicle: Excellent. like new...including a "new car smell" in the interior PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: Yes IMS Bearing Status: Yes. Final Solution Asking Price: $37,500.00 Purchase Price: $32,000.00 Purchase Date: 7-31-15 Where Purchased: Auto Europe Michigan Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Has been a fantastic, reliable experience. I do iits maintenance, etc so far. just hit 11.5 k last fall.

Dang, Nice buy....

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Couldn't pass.... A few more images... The motor was almost this clean when purchased. I however went over it. Original cosmoline. Debating on whether to remove it from sump. Wheel arch. After mild clean up. Just after purchase... Overall shot at Cranbrook...

Very informative thread. Here's mine: Model: 996 C4S Model Year: 2004 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Mileage: 35k Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Full leather, Zenon, Technic, Aluminum trim, Heated Seats, Bose, Factory short shifter and PSE Notable Upgrades: Bone Stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial. Have about 80% of records. Condition of vehicle: Exterior: 9.5--only knock on the exterior is that it has a clear bra that covers the front bumper cover but only half of the hood. Really bugs me and will be replaced soon with a full front-end clear bra. PPI: Yes, local Pcar dealer and cost $300. Specifically asked them to pull the oil filter and check for particles. Recommended maintenance: Car was nearly 100% mechanically, only had to replace the oil sender unit, as it was non-functional and thus I couldn't get an oil pressure reading. IMS Bearing Status: LN IMSB paid for by PO when he purchased the car, about 2k miles and 1.5 years ago. Asking Price: $36,500 Purchase Price: $35,000 Purchase Date: 10/2016 Where Purchased: Denver, CO Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: Yes I realize that I paid very near the top of the market for a 996 C4S, but a) Porsches are more expensive than average here in Denver, and b) the only option (in my mind) that would make this car more desirable and worthy of a premium, would be the X51 powerkit. I don't think I would want a lower mileage car because those types of cars seem to be more plagued by the typical 996 problems due to lack of regular driving.

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Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a C4S with 993/996.1 Turbo Twists before.

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Thanks! That's my winter wheel setup, wheels are solid spoke and only 8x10 in the rear though. Just bought a second set of hollow spokes to serve as winter duty with 295 A/S tires. However, I'm having an internal struggle with putting the 993/6.1 wheels up for sale. They suit the C4S very well, and its sort of my tribute to the 993.

Model:C2 Model Year:2003 Color:Silver Interior Color:Grey Milage:70k Transmission:6spd Notable Options:Xenon, leather dash, suede headliner Notable Upgrades:Stereo Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):Partial including full 60k at dealer, full carfax, misc paper records Condition of vehicle:exterior 8/10, interior7/10 PPI:Yes local specialist $340 Fairly clean. Gave it a thumbs up with minor issues. Recommended maintenance: IMSB, RMS, maybe clutch we'll see. Appt made. IMS Bearing Status:not done Asking Price:23k Purchase Price:20k Purchase Date:3/17 Where Purchased:SLC, UT Private Party or Dealer:Private General Notes:While I normally always do my own work, but I am paying out the IMSB service. I will be the sole caretaker after. Love this car. Didn't quite grasp the enjoyment this car would provide. Wish I would have allowed myself this indulgence long ago. I was going to leave it stock... x-pipe is already on the way..

nicely done.

Model: 996 Carrera (C2) Model Year: 2003 Color: Midnight Blue Interior Color: Graphite Grey with two tone option carpets in Metropol Blue Mileage: 20,450 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Metallic paint Sport seats graphite grey full leather 18" Carrera alloy wheels with colored Porsche crest centers Xenon headlight package Special chassis rigidly tuned Heated front seats PSM (Porsche Stability Management - traction control) Bose stereo PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust) Center console and seat backs painted to match exterior color Instrument dials painted to match exterior color Porsche crest in headrests Flared rocker panels Carrera rear spoiler Deviating carpet color and floor mats in Metropol blue Notable Upgrades: Evolution Motorsports cold air intake. New clutch and RMS done recently with IMS (not needed but while they were in there). The car is otherwise stock. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial until about 2011 then complete Condition of vehicle: Excellent, looks like new inside and out, Never seen winter. PPI: No, I'm a former auto mechanic so did my own inspection Recommended maintenance: None IMS Bearing Status: Update recently completed w/ LN Engineering kit Asking Price: $32,000 Purchase Price: $32,000 Purchase Date: 3/25/17 Where Purchased: Colorado Private Party or Dealer: Private party General Notes: Very clean 996 that has clearly had an easy life.

Model: C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Milage: 72k Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Aero Notable Upgrades: LN IMS/Clutch/Flywheel/Waterpump/AOS/Champion RG5 wheels/997 shifter Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):Partial (2007 on) Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: Up to Date IMS Bearing Status: Done 2013 (LN) Asking Price: $24k Purchase Price: $21k Purchase Date: Jan 2017 Where Purchased: NC (shipped to CA) Private Party or Dealer: PP General Notes:

Beauty!

Model: C2 Model Year: 2000 Color: Petrol blue Interior Color: Light blue Milage: 88,600 miles Transmission: 6spd Notable Options: 18" Twist's PSM NAV Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete Condition of vehicle: Tidy better than expected for milage PPI: Independant Inspection Recommended maintenance: Up to date but due annual service shortly. IMS Bearing Status: Original - no clicking (as yet). Asking Price: 35,000 NZD 24,500 USD (aprox) Purchase Price: 33,000 NZD 23,000 USD (aprox) Purchase Date: 8 April 17 Where Purchased: Whangarei NZ Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: Tidy and well looked after. Will probably need some attention to the gearbox in short order - originally sold new in Kent UK and came with 2nd owner to NZ when he moved.

@996Blau - congrats mate. Is that in miles or kms? Was your car ever in Trademe, didn't think I saw it there?

Is the 964/993 the new 996? While our 996 prices are slowly creeping up. The actual sales prices (not listing prices or asking prices) of 964s and 993 are slowly sinking into the sunset. Here are some figures pulled today from ebay. These are only auctions in which the vehicle actually sold. It does not use cabs, 4S, turbos, or targas...only C2 coupes. Of 23 that sold the average price was $43.2k But that included 4 that were over $50k. 11 sold for under $40k, 6 for between $40 and $45k, 2 between $45k and $50k, and 4 over $50k. Of the 11 under $40k, the average price was $33.6k. Of the top three prices...$79k...$74k...$69.3k the mileage was 16k, 24k and 18k. Do not be surprised if eventually the prices for the first of the water cooled and the last of the air cooled reach common ground.

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Hey I used to be one of those guys who turned my nose up to water cooled Porsches, and now I own a 996. Most likely the "purists" are coming around now, realizing how good the 996 really was, and accepting that watercooled 911's are here to stay and it's never going back. That said well maintained low mileage air cooled 911's will always have value. But sometimes so much value that you can't enjoy the car since it's too much of a collectors item.

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Yeah, me too! Great looking car. Thank you for writing that.

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Thanks - It was on Trade Me as a '99 (and it was delivered in Oct 99) but the chassis/VIN states it's a 2000. So I went with that on my post. And it's 88k MILES so erm 140k (ish). Will be doing a transmission fluid change this weekend as she has a whine (not loud) under throttle load. Could be the pinion bearing (and will check for silver 'gunk' north of the drain plug) but thought I'd do the obvious and simplest thing first and see what results. I used to have a '74 911S Targa.. but her old age and my fear of taking her out in the wet meant I wasn't drivng her much so I've made the jump to this lass.

Model: C4 Cabriolet Model Year: 2002 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 74k Transmission: Tiptronic Notable Options: 18 Inch Twist wheels, Leather Notable Upgrades:LN IMS-RMS-AOS at 62k Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):Partial service history, complete manuals Condition of vehicle: Good PPI: Yes, post purchase Recommended maintenance: Up to Date IMS Bearing Status: Done 2009- Asking Price: $18K Purchase Price: $18K Purchase Date: December-2016 Where Purchased: Michigan Private Party or Dealer: PP

Model: Carrera 2 Cabriolet Model Year: 2000 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Metropol Blue Mileage: 118.6k Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: Litronics, heated seats, full leather Notable Upgrades: aux jack, SmartTop control module Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: a couple of friends with a Durametric Recommended maintenance: none IMS Bearing Status: LNE, replaced with clutch at 100k Asking Price: 13,000 Purchase Price: 13,000 Purchase Date: 04/09/17 Where Purchased: Bay Area Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: One-owner since new.

VivG- That is a smoking deal. Lots of upgrades (SmartTop, IMS, Clutch) that I have done to mine AFTER I bought it. Congrats! D.

Model: C4 Model Year: 2003 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 60k Transmission: 6 speed Notable Options: heated seats, Litronic headlights, aero package, Bose, short shifter, carbon fiber package Notable Upgrades: Fabspeed intake, Wheel Dynamic wheels, iTranzit Bluetooth transmitter Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): partial Condition of vehicle: 8.5/10..and improving w/ my efforts PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: plugs, control arms, IMS replacement w/ clutch IMS Bearing Status: original Asking Price: $26k Purchase Price: $24.5k Purchase Date: 6/15/16 Where Purchased: Atlanta, GA Private Party or Dealer: Small Porsche-focused dealer General Notes:

Model: C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Mileage: 89,234 Transmission: 6-spd Notable Options: 014 (Sports Options Package 030, 220, 375, and 376) which includes LSD Notable Upgrades: Euro GT3 seats. Service History/Manuals: I am 3rd owner. Came with 3 keys, manuals, set of 1999 Tech Manuals (expensive), and window sticker. Possibly had new clutch installed prior to second owner, but no documentation. Some service records from second owner. Carfax includes multiple entries for service. Appeared well maintained as far as changing the oil. Condition of vehicle: Car was a �bring a trailer� Craigslist deal from a local seller. Battery was not being charged and car could not be driven any distance without stalling due to loss of electrical power. I was able to hear the engine run, but did not drive it or get a PPI. Crazy I know. Previous owner (PO) installed new battery, and it would die. He installed a new alternator. Car ran a short time and then battery began to die again. He decided to sell it at that point. I trailered it home and check connections associated with alternator and grounds. Found a bad connection from the battery to the body. Cleaned everything, charged battery, check voltage drop to positive connection at back of alternator (approx. 0.3v drop) and installed new alternator (the new alternator PO installed also went bad from the bad ground). Car runs great now. PPI: I didn�t even drive it! Trailered it home. Recommended maintenance: I will do an engine out in a few months to replace RMS, IMS with LNE Solution, check clutch, 160 degree thermostat, upgraded oil pressure piston and spring, chain pads, and anything else I find while I am �in there�. Some minor things like blinker return, console latch, some missing trim clips, etc. are being fixed as I find them. Original taillights had stress cracks, like the wide body tail lights often get. I replaced them with LED tail light assemblies. I also polished the front headlights with a Sylvania headlight restoration kit. IMS Bearing Status: Apparently original. Asking Price: 15,000 (when initially listed on Craigslist) Purchase Price: 11,500 Purchase Date: March, 2017 Where Purchased: Greenville, SC Private Party or Dealer: PP General Notes: I took a chance on a �box of chocolates�. Looks like I got a good milk chocolate with cashews in the middle instead of one of those dark chocolates with the nasty goo. Car was originally purchased by Michelin Research and Development (Spartanburg SC) from Brumos Porsche in Florida. Michelin installed a bolt in roll cage and Euro GT3 seats. They drove it as a tire tester for 42k miles over 14 years. Second owner bought it and drove it primarily between Greenville SC and Spartanburg SC up and down I85 for 2 � years. He put 47k miles on it. Roll cage was removed when Michelin sold it. Has spent its entire life in South Carolina.

January 2017 2000 C2 Black/black 6spd 78,000 miles Many options, full leather, supple leather, Litronics, stainless, rare NAV. Recent IMS, clutch, mounts with receipts, (old bearing perfect) Flawless except front bumper scratches. Stock except for new wheels and tires. Asking 24 Paid $21,000. Los Angeles.

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Model: C4 Cabriolet Model Year: 2003 Color: Arctic Silver Metallic Interior Color: Metropol Blue Mileage: 63,800 miles Transmission: Manual Very clean car in and out, mechanically sound, needed 4 new tires, two small scratches on rear bumper, aftermarket sat nav and radio, only one key Asking Price: $24,495 Purchase Price: $19850 Purchase Date: April 17, 2017 Where Purchased: Spring, TX Private Party or Dealer: Used Porsche Dealer

I just purchased a nice black 996 cab; 77k miles for 14700.00 His asking price was 14000.00, but after looking at all of his receipts, totaling 34K over the past 15 years of ownership... including the last on showing an engine "refresh" 250 miles prior (rebuilt heads, hone cylds, rings bearings, rod bolts, oil separator) totaling 14,700.00 (apparently it overheated in stop/go traffic)... I just felt sorry for him and gave him the extra cash. I plan on reselling after my 1 year warranty expires!

Model: 996 C2 Coupe Model Year: 2001 Exterior/Interior Color: Lapis Blue/Savannah Beige Mileage: ~76,250 Transmission: Tiptronic Notable Options: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Rear Wiper Notable Upgrades: Aftermarket Radio Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete - known mechanic Condition of vehicle: Excellent Exterior, Average Interior PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: Front Struts, Ignition Coil, Tires IMS Bearing Status: No IMS Fix Asking Price: $19,500 Purchase Price: $17,000 Purchase Date: May 3 Where Purchased: Greater Boston Private Party or Dealer: Private Party Notes: Known owner history combined with top notch local mechanic and complete maintenance history along with low mileage made this stand out. Plus, I like the color combo. Even though options are limited, I can now spend time enjoying looking for upgrades and add-on pieces versus trying to buy a car....

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Congrats and and welcome to the club!!!

Model: 996 C2 Coupe Model Year: 2000 Exterior/Interior Color: RED!!! Aka guards red / black Mileage: ~ 83,400 Transmission: m6 Notable Options: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), m030 suspension, full leather Notable Upgrades: Aftermarket Radio Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete - clutch, ims docs and old bearing provided Condition of vehicle: Excellent Exterior, PPI: No Recommended maintenance: None IMS Bearing Status: LN engineering dual row Asking Price: $18,350 Purchase Price: $18,000 Purchase Date: April 30 Where Purchased: Denver, Co Private Party or Dealer: Private Party PCA ad find. Car has Michelin tires and aftermarket BSA wheels. Car has box with factory radio, original dual row IMS bearing and extra brake pads. We are quite happy so far.

Model: 996 C2 Cabriolet Model Year: 2002 Exterior/Interior Color: Seal Grey Metallic Mileage: ~ 91000 Transmission: m6 Notable Options: 18" Lt Alloy Carrera Wheel and CD Changer?! Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete - All service done at local Porsche Dealership Condition of vehicle: Great Exterior(a few chips where expected but less for the age of car, Excellent Interior, 4 bald tires, Convertible top was sluggish, The original motor had a failure and was replaced with new short block (with Large non serviceable IMSB) at Porsche dealership at 85000 miles. AOS, alternator, coolant reservoir, and most in the engine bays are new parts while the engine was replaced. The dealership has warranty on all replaced parts for 2 years unlimited miles (expires July 2018). PPI: Yes and had all the new replacement works/parts verified Recommended maintenance: Convertible pump/motor check and replace tires (I refilled the pump hydaulic fluid and has put on 4 new tires) IMS Bearing Status: Large non-serviceable IMSB as in later 997 type Asking Price: $28,300 Purchase Price: $27,000 Purchase Date: Mar 31 Where Purchased: Cary, NC Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Model: 996.2 C2 Coupe Model Year: 2002 Exterior/Interior Color: Grey / Grey Mileage: ~ 80,000 Transmission: m6 Notable Options: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Bose, 18" turbo twist wheels Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial - IMS Done. RMS Done. Clutch replaced. Tired decent. Condition of vehicle: Excellent Exterior, interior not bad, but worn PPI: No Recommended maintenance: None IMS Bearing Status: LN engineering Asking Price: $18,500 Purchase Price: $18,200 Purchase Date: April 16 Where Purchased: Warren NJ Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Model: Targa - 210 Model Year: 2003 Color: Midnight Blue L39 Interior Color: Graphite Grey Milage: 31,200 Transmission: 6 Sp Notable Options:PSM, Sound Pkg, Heated Seats, 18" Carrera's, Leather, Heated Seats, XSC, Bi-Xenon's, Deviating Carpet Notable Upgrades:Silver Console Not in Pic's, Wired for V1 Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None):Complete w Book stamps, COA Condition of vehicle: Immaculate PPI: Myself Recommended maintenance: Complete, including Brake Flushes IMS Bearing Status: Replaced By Wright Motorsports w/ RMS Seal Asking Price: Purchase Price:$ 24,000 Purchase Date:5/5/2017 Where Purchased: Cin. OH Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes:Owned by longtime PCA Member, Multiple 911 garage New Battery, Conti's w 1K , Lined Car Cover, P Battery Maintainer, New P Mats Perfect Paint and Leather inside

I know I way over paid but I had been waiting for this day for 35 years and the car was exactly what I was looking for and was only a 30 minute drive from home. Model:C2 Model Year:2002 Color:Seal Gray Interior Color:Black Milage:24,500 Transmission:6 Speed Notable Options: litronic, heated seats, aluminum gauges, 18" wheels Notable Upgrades: fabspeed exhaust, evoms cai, short shifter, k&m lowering springs Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial history, all manuals, 3 keys (all working) Condition of vehicle: excellent PPI: 8 out 10 Recommended maintenance: water pump IMS Bearing Status: replaced by me, LN single row Asking Price: 37,500 Purchase Price: 32,000 Purchase Date: March 14, 2014 Where Purchased: Terryville, CT Private Party or Dealer: Dealer, Terryville Chevrolet - BTW I wouldn't send my worst enemy here. Most of the people were very nice but the owner is a sleazy used car sale type. General Notes: I happened to catch the PO's name in the manual and contacted him before my purchase. He took extremely good care of the car and has now replaced it with his second GT3. He sold this one because it wasn't fast enough. He also gave me the original airbox, springs, exhaust and shifter. A very generous member of the PCA family. It has super sticky tires but they're not quite that good!

Model: 996 C2 Coupe Model Year: 2000 Exterior/Interior Color: Ocean Blue Metallic/Graphite Grey Mileage: ~67000 Transmission: 6 speed Notable Options: Litronics, rear wiper Notable Upgrades: Bilstein coilovers, custom exhaust Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Receipts from last two owners Condition of vehicle: Excellent Exterior, Average Interior PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: Radiator clean, new sump pan (oil plug requires too much torque to keep from leaking) IMS Bearing Status: LNE Bearing 2015 Asking Price: $21995 Purchase Price: $21995 (waiting for me to pick it up tax) Purchase Date: April 29th, 2017 Where Purchased: San Luis Obispo, CA Private Party or Dealer: Private Party Notes: Drove it home to NJ no problems. Beautiful not-common exterior color. Obvious maintenance and receipts to prove it.

2004 C4S Auto, Polar Silver w/Metropol blue int and top, 49,000 miles. $33k ($103k sticker when new)

Model: Carrera 2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Ocean Blue Metallic Interior Color: Savanna Beige Mileage: 97487 Transmission: Tiptronic Notable Options: None Notable Upgrades: None Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete Condition of vehicle: Very good PPI: No Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price: $13.9 Purchase Price: $13.9 Purchase Date: 7/6/17 Where Purchased: San Francisco Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Clean carfax, Complete service history. 1st owner was less than a year. 2nd owner from 2000 - 2015. Car was sold to current owner a year ago from the same dealer, owner was moving back to UK and put the car on consignment for quick sale. All manuals, service history, keys included. Interior perfect. Front bumper cover and hood need repaint (typical rock chips). Wheels need refinishing. Brand new tires (less than 6 months old). No accidents, car drives awesome and is super clean. Can't beat the price didn't even haggle.

Model: 996.1 C2 Model Year: 2000 Exterior/Interior Color: Guards Red / Savannah Beige Mileage: 26,000 Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: 18" turbo twist wheels; Aero Kit; Taco Spoiler Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial Condition of vehicle: Exterior 9/10, small rub mark on passenger rear 1/4 from previous owner. Interior 8/10, some of the tan is worn exposing black underneath on some trim pieces. PPI: No Recommended maintenance: None IMS Bearing Status: Scheduled for August 6th with AOS, LNE spin on filter, and possibly clutch depending on measurements Asking Price: $27,900 Purchase Price: $26,750 Purchase Date: May 13 2017 Where Purchased: Nashville, TN Private Party or Dealer: Dealer Additional notes: Since purchase installed Billy Boat Engineering exhaust, AGM battery, 3M 25% tint all around, and Alpine stereo.

Model: 996 C4 Cabriolet Model Year: 2000 Color: Arctic Silver with blue top Interior Color: Space Grey Mileage: 58,100 Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: Memory seats Notable Upgrades: IMSB, Clutch (no other mods) Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): None except IMSB, Clutch Condition of vehicle: Exterior, fair. Interior, good. PPI: No Recommended maintenance: oil change, clutch and IMS were completed in Sept. but then not driven much at all. Water pump is next. IMS Bearing Status: New Sept 2016 Asking Price: $20,900 Purchase Price: $19,000 (paint was worse than expected and he knew it) Purchase Date: 5/27/17 Where Purchased: Flushing, MI Private Party or Dealer: Dealer, used car General Notes: Car is in good condition, drives beautifully, everything except the horn works. Came with only one key. Paint needs some work. Clay bar and polish really helped. Top J hook cover was missing and has been replaced so the top operates properly with the switch for final pull down. Leather hadn't been taken care of but isn't awful, no rips, and is now being conditioned regularly. Interior is pretty good overall. Top has been replaced, works well. Great deal on the car, low miles, clean Carfax, four owners. I had the ignition replaced (key was hard to remove and finicky) and a second key made. Dealer is a sports car nut. I would buy from him again. This car is a blast to drive. Pics to come.

Model: 996.1 C2 Cab Model Year: 2000 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Milage: 44k Transmission: M6 Notable Options: Oval Chrome Exhaust Pipes, Metal Door Sill with Insignia, Aluminum Instrument Dials, 8 way electrical seats Notable Upgrades: Passenger Side Cup Holder Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial (Last Owner Only) Condition of vehicle: Exterior very good, a few blemishes. Driver seat left boaster worn and cracking in seating area. PPI: No Recommended maintenance: Yes. Water Pump, All Fluids and Serpentine Belt at 42k miles. IMS Bearing Status: No. Early 2000 manufacture likely double row. Asking Price: $22k Purchase Price:$14k (Friends and Family price) Purchase Date: 1/10/17 Where Purchased: St. Petersburg. FL Private Party or Dealer: Private General Notes: Bought from my Stepfather. He was third owner and knew the second owner who owned it most of its life. He did not give it a full inspection hence the water pump failure. Needed rear brakes and re-wiring of reverse lights. Runs excellent.

long time listener, first time caller Model: 996 C4S Model Year: 2003 Color: Seal Gray Interior Color: Black Mileage: 84,000 Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: PCCB, Bose, Alcantara headliner, Nav Notable Upgrades: Dension (everything else is stock) Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Mostly complete going back to original owner Condition of vehicle: Exterior, nice with a resprayed front bumper. Interior, good. PPI: Yes Recommended maintenance: IMS was recommended as it is original. Clutch pedal was listed as stiff (clutch last replaced at 57k), all wheels have some curb rash. ( getting IMS Solution and new clutch while we are in there tomorrow at Flintworks in Campbell, CA) Asking Price: $29,990 Purchase Price: $27,000 Purchase Date: 7/7/17 Where Purchased: San Jose, CA Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: Car is in great condition. It drives wonderfully. The full leather interior wasn't detailed often so it sucked up a ton of leather conditioner. I worked on it for 2 hours on 2 separate days. Now it looks fantastic, as if it just came off the showroom floor. The sport exhaust sounds amazing, especially when the windows are all open. My first 911 (had a 2004 Cayenne Turbo before, but there are no similarities). And just for fun, our old Cayenne Turbo we had to sell. Still miss it.

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FIFY

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Haha, thanks Bill.

Model: 996.1 C2 Cab Model Year: 2001 Color: Seal Grey Interior Color: light grey Milage: 76,000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: Aftermarket (pioneer) Double DIN stereo Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Manuals included, service history lacking, clena CARFAX Condition of vehicle: LOTS of deferred mechanical maintenance, but overall good interior and exterior condition PPI: Porsche of Arlington, VA ($540) - EXTENSIVE! Recommended maintenance: Front/Rear pads and rotors, various belts, hoses & plugs, leaking windshield washer fluid reservoir, AOS leaking, moisture inside car (convertible drain lines clogged), engine service required, brake fluid and coolant flush needed, replace a front tie rod and strut mounts. IMS Bearing Status: Not done Asking Price: $14,500 Purchase Price: $13,250 Purchase Date: 6/8/17 Where Purchased: Arlington, VA Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: I think I just got a GREAT deal on a car in pretty good shape that basically has a lot of deferred maintenance from the last couple of years. I've been working my way through the basic "wrenching" (new brakes, belt, filters/fluids, etc.) and will have my local German mechanic do the engine work (oil change, brake fluid/coolant flush(s), spark plugs and tubes, etc.) soon enough. I've pulled all four worn out OEM 4" speakers and replaced with Alpine SPS-410s, too!

Carl, you got a great deal (I paid 17k for my 2001 996 couoe with same miles) but be prepared to spend 5 to 7k on IMS, chain tensioner and other age related fix its....

Has that car had a front end collision? the hood is closed but the hood to bumper gap seems very large

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Indeed, that gap is quite ginormous.

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yes. It looks like it may be on the curb in the photo. Also if you look right under the head light you can see damage where the front end crumpled.

Model:996 C4S Model Year:2003 Color:A Silver Interior Color: Metropol Blue Milage:80,000 Transmission: 6 Speed Notable Options:Rear Wiper, Full Leather Alcantara wrapped, Carbon Fiber package steering wheel, e-brake, shifter, bose system Notable Upgrades: Black Powder Coated wheels otherwise all stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Full since 36k and up to current Condition of vehicle: Great PPI:No Recommended maintenance: Complete IMS Bearing Status: Replaced, Clutch, RMS, IMS, Brakes, Rotors, Tires Etc at 67k Asking Price:25,950 Purchase Price:22,500 Purchase Date:8/1/17 Where Purchased:Oklahoma City shipped to Las Vegas Private Party or Dealer:Private General Notes:FUN

Model: Anniversary Edition, No. 0768 Model Year: 2004 Color: Carrera GT Silver Interior Color: Natural Grey Mileage: 33550 Transmission: 6 Speed Notable Options:Rear Wiper, Navi Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): None with car but Carfax listed some dealer service history, which I was able to confirm was accurate per the Carfax. Also some Indy work. Got the PPI done at the Indy and discovered they had additional oil service records. Putting together a nice hard-copy file. Condition of vehicle: Pristine PPI: Yes, with borescope Recommended maintenance: Complete IMS Bearing Status: Replaced with LN Retrofit Asking Price: 39,800 Purchase Price: 33,200 Purchase Date:8/9/17 Where Purchased: Addison, IL Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Over 1000 miles logged in the first week (but no pics except for a late night test drive with Fracture posted in the 40th Registry thread). Smells new and feels new to me. Pulls like a dream in 4th. A few things to address but that's to be expected. New Bridgestone Potenzas, and the car came hardwired for my radar detector. Not a single range 2 overrev. Motor mounts and clear side markers are in the mail.

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Sub 1k range 1s is pretty low even for the mileage. Congrats

Good deal

Subscribed as I'm in the market for one soon. BTW, Sorry if this is over stepping but would I be stupid to pay $35K US for a 2003 Silver / Black C4S with only 23K miles (records, never seen rain, excellent condition, Bose, no heated seat though) ??? He's down from $42K. Very low miles and great shape but I'd need to do the IMS. Just not sure about the price.

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If that's your price range you should seriously look at Slakkers car he just listed with FSI 3.8 built motor!

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Link??

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I don't think $35k is too far off, but I'll pay a premium for a lower mileage car, while others choose to do the opposite. However, looking at $35k range, I might hold off and save a little bit more play money and opt for a 997. Really depends what you want out of a car. Low miles was one of my main criteria, next to color combo/aero/6MT. Also, people will say lower mileage cars haven't been ran, gaskets dry rot from sitting etc., so you can either risk it like myself and do your own inspection, or pay for PPI and have it checked more thoroughly. I've replaced IMS, AOS, clutch, and a couple other bits, none of which needed to be, but that was an additional cost I would immediately incur. Or you can do like 808Bill said and look at Slakkers with the 3.8FSI. Whole lot of car for a great price.

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Send him a PM to get more information. That C4S is only worth $7-11k if the engine isn't healthy & it develops an issue. Slakker's C2 has a nearly $30k engine in it that puts out >300rwhp against a light chassis. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-3-8l-fsi.html

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NO AC????? Dang!! No way I can survive Atlanta Summers without AC.

Model:996 C2 Model Year:2002 Color:Lapis Blue Interior Color: Grey Leather Milage:64,061 Transmission: 6 Speed Notable Options:Rear Wiper, Full Leather Alcantara wrapped, bose system, litronic Notable Upgrades: IPD plenum, VF Engineering supercharger, stage 2 clutch, Porsche sport mufflers, Mo30 suspension, likely others Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial - original purchaser name and in contact with who did most of the mods, plus obvi seller to piece together service history, most service recorded in owners manual Condition of vehicle: Very good PPI:Yes Recommended maintenance: Nothing needed, validated at Porsche dealer IMS Bearing Status: 50k miles on factory replaced engine at 14k from IMS failure, current IMS is factory (2004 engine code) Asking Price:24,000 Purchase Price:23.500 Purchase Date:7/3/17 Where Purchased:Chicago Private Party or Dealer:Private General Notes:Blast to drive - nearly 500 crank HP

That car comes with a/c, he just had it out is all. The engine in it is built to withstand track. Likely a 4.5s car to 60mph, substantially more go than a regular Carrera. Plus no worries about scored bores & IMS failure. Likely a 100k plus without breaking a breaking a sweat in that motor.

Model: 996 Targa Model Year: 2002 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 105,875 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Factory optioned Notable Upgrades: Adding 997 SSK shifter and Fister muffler upgrade Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete factory manual with some service history.Carfax showed 4 owners with only 2 having put mileage on car Condition of vehicle: Daily driver in very good condition PPI: Performed PPI at Presige Imports in Lakewood, CO Porsche Dealer. They found car to been xlnt condition inside and out, though the did find a minor leak at IMS bearing which was shared with selling dealer. Recommended maintenance: Per the PPI the RMS and IMS was replaced before I purchased. Paperwork that came with the car showed that IMS had been replace only 3,000 prior, the seller opted to just have dealer replace it and he would work out details with other location that did original work. IMS Bearing Status: Replaced Asking Price: 21,999 Purchase Price: 20,000 Purchase Date: 8/14/2017 Where Purchased: Elevation Motors, Denver Co. Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Very happy with purchase, this is my 3 911 owner and 1st water cooled. For the money overall condition and driving experience is awesome, though very different than air cooled 911!!!

Model: C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Milage: 67k Transmission: M6 Notable Options: Limited slip, full leather wrap interior Notable Upgrades: stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): None but spoke to mechanic that maintained the car. Car was well maintained and he has a good reputation. Condition of vehicle: 9/10 Garaged, not driven in winter. PPI: Gave it a good once over myself. Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price: 14,500 Purchase Price: 14,500 Purchase Date: 10/2012 Where Purchased: Hudson valley Private Party or Dealer: Friend General Notes: Owner was going to trade car in. I paid him the trade offer. Slight wear on drivers seat bolster. Reverse lights need to be fixed and needs motor mounts.

^^think you did pretty good there!

^^ Agreed I was thinking more like 20k for that car nice buy!

Model: 996 Aero Model Year: 1999 Color: Silver Interior Color: Red Milage: 35,xxx Transmission: 6M Notable Options: Of the 64 option s this car came with, notable ones include: XAA Aerokit, 014 Sports options package (incl. 030 220 375 376), (030 Sports suspension -10mm lower), 220 LSD Limited Slip Differential, Sport seats, 662 PCM 1 Nav, 680 Nokia DSP audio, Leather front/rear seats, dash, Carbon fiber gear ****, handbrake, door guads, steering wheel, side air vents, speaker covers, etc., X71 Alu-look instrument faces. Notable Upgrades: 18" 10 Forked Spoke factory wheel upgrade (LOVE THEM). Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial, all recent work documented including: IMS, Clutch, RMS, major service (coils, plugs, all fluids changed, etc.) within 1,000 miles of purchase. Mechanically, extremely sound. New tires. Condition of vehicle: Mechanical: 10/10. Interior 9.5/10. Exterior: 8.5/10. Everything works and looks great. Only issue is front bumper was resprayed once when front plate was removed and holes filled; I will redo the bumper for better paint match and to repair small stone chips. PPI: Done by dealer 1 year ago whom I spoke with. I also spoke with local Porsche tech who did all work mentioned above within the last 11 months and 1,000 miles. Said OEM IMS looked perfect when removed. Recommended maintenance: None needed. Right rear muffler rattles (confirmed it's the muffler, currently looking for used muffler) IMS Bearing Status: LN IMS done 1,000 miles ago as mentioned above. Asking Price: $32,000 Purchase Price: $26,500 Purchase Date: 11/2017 Where Purchased: Long Island, NY Private Party or Dealer: Dealer (consignment) General Notes: You can thank me for bringing up the average price I guess. But I got to drive the car and not have to pay shipping. I spoke with the mechanic who did all the recent work as well as the dealer out of state who did the PPI a year ago.Driving it cinched it for me. That, and the 10 spoke BBS rims. Love them.

^^ Not a bad price at all I paid 24k for my stripper 99 Arena Red car with 56k on it 8 months ago. Its super clean and came with hollow spoke wheels. I felt like I paid absolute top dollar. Here is a pic after some coilovers and wheels I added.

Yeah, those are my favorite OE rims (the bbs)

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I bought in the 35 range, car was immaculate, low miles, and had rare factory Aero and an uncommon color combo (Guards Red over Natural Brown)...... I am in love with the car and have no price regrets

I agree, those bbs wheels are nice!

Based on a "qiuick scan" of postings, (1) most 1999-2000 996s are trading in the $16-20K range, (2) most have 60-80K miles on them, and (3) many have had a IMSB replacement. And there are outliers at both ends of the price range. As always, documented maintenance history and a thorough PPI are key to acquiring a good running/long lasting 996, or any other Porsche for that matter. relinuca

2004 Carrera Cab 996 in Atlas Grey Metallics 18" Light alloy Carrera Wheels Model: 996.2 C2 Cab Model Year: 2004 Color: Atlas Grey Metallic Interior Color: Natural Leather Grey Milage: 48,905 Transmission: 6-speed Notable Options: Full leather, Bose, power & heated seats, 18" light alloy Carrera wheels, Xenon Notable Upgrades: Kenwood head unit Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Owner's manual, oil changed, new Bridgestone's Condition of vehicle: Very good PPI: No Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Original Asking Price: $33,000 Purchase Price: $32,000 Purchase Date: Sept. 2017 Where Purchased: Pottstown, PA Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes:

Hello, New to Rennlist. Purchased a 2001 Carrera Cab, 58,000 miles, 6 speed, clean carfax and some service records. Black, Tan interior, new top, front seat covers and tires. Listed at $22,000, sold for $20,500 in Atlanta. Original clutch and IMS/RMS. My first Porsche...wanted one since I was a kid. Console top hinge broken, but found a kit on eBay. Planning to replace the hard-to-use radio. The previous owner installed a 'modulator' to allow Bluetooth. It works, but sounds bad and is much quieter than the radio. Also purchased a 2year/24K warranty for some peace mind. Cheers, Pat

Never posted my purchase in late Nov., so here goes: Model: 996 C4S Model Year: 2003 Color: Black Interior Color: Black Mileage: 82,500~ Transmission: Tip Notable Options: Rear wiper, Supple leather front/rear seats, heated & powered seats, Bose Hi-end/SatNav pkg., SS exhaust pipes, Sport Exhaust, Xenon lights, PSM, 18" Sport Technos (not on there when I bought it, but I purchased a set), Crest in headrests, -10mm lowered seats, $98,890 sticker price(!!) Notable Upgrades: Prev. owner had installed too small Victor wheels that I'm replacing w/ the S.T.'s mentioned above. USB and iPod interface for stock SatNav system. LED lighting under front hood and rear vents that I'm having removed. All else stock (for now). Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Porsche dealer Service history stamps from original owner in Owner's Service book; Recent seller none provided, but was a DD and had 'sort' of PPI done by shop that maintained it for last 3~ years. Was told all fluids regularly done and alternator and water pump done at 80k miles (I think). Condition of vehicle: Exterior - good/okay; hood has a bump which needs to be flattened; front bumper resprayed and not very well; roof has bump in it; overall respray needed but I realized that before purchase. "Frunk" struts need to be replaced. Interior - very good/excellent, aside from some scraping on driver's side door handle/cards that I plan to redo or have painted or covered anyway. Seats in excellent shape, no rips/tears anywhere. All speakers work, some rattles but not too bad. Missing passenger's side seatbelt pillar cover that I ordered. Driver's side seat heater doesn't work. Engine bay you could eat off of. PPI: Sort of. All general 'car' mechanical bits good, but IMS not known if done but at this mileage it's not a worry for me. Recommended maintenance: Considered IMS but at this point not sure, as it would have happened by now if it were to go, so plan on 5-6k oil changes and more regular transmission fluid changes/checks. Full bare-metal respray. Wrap/paint some interior trim pieces. Repair seat heater (maybe, this is Texas after all). Left vent in center dash A/C unit blows less than the right one, so may be some blockage. Want to replace all interior lighting to LEDs. Replace "frunk" struts. Install spacers and Sport Techno wheels. New N-rated Michelins. Considering engine upgrades, but from reading here, may not be worth it. Replaced top cover of both key fobs with new 2-button pieces. Asking Price: $25,800 Purchase Price: $25,000 Purchase Date: 11/28/17 Where Purchased: Austin, TX Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes: First 911 and first Porsche. Glad I went with the 996 over a similar priced Cayman S. Some things I overlooked and could have argued down more but price seemed fair for condition and seller fully disclosed all bigger items. But have learned to ask more questions and check more things next time around, which I feel you can only do after buying a car like this. Not as fast off the line as my old F10 550i, but infinitely more fun to drive and faster at high speeds, and the sound from the Sport Exhaust is just marvelous. I love that it starts as "On" when you turn it over. It's strangely fun to have a car you operate with a key again. Need to diagnose some rattling in the interior and replace the SatNav and amp (since it's an '03) after the exterior has been redone. Considering a Turbo or GT2 front end and GT2 wing/decklid, although the C4S looks great stock from the ***-end view. If offered to buy again, TBH I'd probably consider a different model altogether (like a C2 w/ Aerokit, simply for aesthetics) or find one a little better condition and lower mileage, but next time I'll know as I plan to keep it until 991 C2S or 997 GTS prices come down and I can daily that one, so it'll be in my hands for a while. I never thought I'd want a 911 but then I drove it and understood all the fuss about them. Fantastic cars, and plenty of interior room for a guy that's 6'3!

Model: Carrera 4 Model Year: 1999 Color: Arena Red Interior Color: Gray Milage: 87000 Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: 3 spoke steering wheel; CD changer in the frunk Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Carfax history only; no owner's manual Condition of vehicle: Exterior - perfect; interior - tired but not worn PPI: None, just a test drive Recommended maintenance: N/A IMS Bearing Status: Original. Asking Price: 15950 Purchase Price: 14700 Purchase Date: 12/17 Where Purchased: OKC Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Test drive revealed significant clutch slippage. Part of the purchase deal was clutch replacement and also IMS inspect/replace. Opinion was replacement not needed. The job was done by an independent mechanic. I won't live in fear the thing will grenade itself, but I sure hope it doesn't. A couple things I can't figure out without an owner's manual. Maybe they need to be addressed by a pro. On the heater controls, it seems to make no difference whether I push the up arrow button, the oval grid button, or the down arrow button, the air blows out of every vent. I want footwell only air. The other thing is the mirror dip in reverse. No matter how I program the seat memory - in neutral, in reverse, or in 1st gear - the passenger mirror dips. I don't want it to. I was looking for an all wheel drive car, and this one popped up in the search. After some research here, I went for it. I was last in a Porsche Carrera in 1984, and to me it sounded like my sister's VW squareback wagon and looked like it had a high chair tray for a giant baby on the back of it. (Heresy? At least you couldn't see the road under the pedals in it.) Anyway, this one is not like that at all. I can see my son's 350Z was an attempt to copy this car. Kinda the same shape and even orange gauge lighting. This Carrera is fun and has a linear power pull up the revs. It feels more substantial than its size, but doesn't roll in turns. So far so good with this car.

Who's putting a 2017 graph together?

Model: 996 C2 Model Year: 1999 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Black Mileage: 68,423 Transmission: 6MT Notable Options: Full Leather, 8 way power seats, drive memory seat, 2 x cd compartment Notable Upgrades: Completely stock Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Porsche dealer Service history stamps from original owner in Owner's Service book @ 30k Porsche in Raleigh, NC; Clean Carfax but no other records provided after 2008 Condition of vehicle: Exterior -I would give the exterior is excellent a 9.5 out of 10, there was minor touch up work done on the driver side door. Indy shop believes it was done by Porsche dealership. Color is spot on. Interior - very good/excellent, only real flaw was some scuffs/wear on the hood release and a few tiny scrapes on the leather wheel. PPI: Rolled the dice. Had a Post purchase inspection done at a local Indy called Lufteknic. Engine is very strong, needs brakes soon, motor and trans have never been separated. Recommended maintenance: 60k service, clutch and IMS, tires. Asking Price: 17,850 Purchase Price:17,850 Purchase Date: 12/15/2017 Where Purchased: Manassas, VA Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: I rolled the dice on this car without having a pre purchase inspection done. I was really in the market for a C4S, but I saw this posting come up on Auto trader. Decided I would make the 2hr drive up from Richmond to the dealer. I saw it had a PCA sticker in the window and it peeked my interest. I went up there thinking it would be a rag, but the walk around, my thorough inspection, and test drive proved me wrong. The car was super clean, and ran like a top. I have always been a gearhead and this 911 passed all the points on my inspection sheet. Put down a deposit, and came back with cash the next day. I have been loving it ever since. Put on a new set of tires, replaced the side markers and taillights with OEM clear tails for an updated look. The indy shop that did the post purchase inspection, Lufteknic gave me great insight into future maintenance. And I will be having them do the RMS IMS and clutch so I can enjoy this car for many years to come. For an early build date April 1998, it sure looks and performs great for 20 years old! Here is is after its bath today.

Model: 996 C2 Model Year: 2004 Color: Atlas Grey Metallic Interior Color: Graphite Grey Milage: 52,500 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Short Shift, Sport Seats, Alu-Look Package Notable Upgrades: Clear bra Service History/Manuals ( Complete ): Service records from day it was 1st sold, Oil changes every 3k-6k miles (or annual), receipts for everything (including wiper blades!) All manuals, New Tires & Brakes Condition of vehicle: 9+ After adding new Kinesis F110 wheels PPI: No, had Porsche Guru friend look over IMS Bearing Status: I had LNE installed within a week (along with RMS and Clutch) Asking Price: $27,000 Purchase Price: $25,000 Purchase Date: May, 2016 Where Purchased: Northern California Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Had mine for a few months now and just ran across this post as a point of reference: Model: C2 cab Model Year: 1999 Color: black Interior Color: black Milage: 142000 Transmission: 6 speed manual Notable Options: basic items Notable Upgrades: unknown spoiler that apparently no one has ever seen before. Recent new top, fresh high end repaint in 2016 due to bumper damage, no structural issues at all. Very deep black paint in great shape. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None) artial history and did some detective work to get most of the past 10 years Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: self Recommended maintenance: nothing immediate IMS Bearing Status: ims was replaced with LN, but has aged out. Asking Price:11,500 Purchase Price:9,000 Purchase Date:9/19/2017 Where Purchased: BMW louisvlle Private Party or Dealer: dealer General Notes: widow traded for a new 3 series engine swapped about 20k ago with used unknown prior history on the engine. P.O. pretty much did what his Indy suggested. Very happy with super clean car. Had LED upgraded 997 tails, and God awful LED headlight replacements.

I just received a clean PPI report on an 05 Carrera with IMS fix, and just under 100k miles. Needs set of tires. Purchase price $21,500. I know this is a 996 thread, but thought I’d post here as a point of interest. I think I’m getting a great deal, not necessarily reflective of general values.

Model: C4 Model Year: 2001 Color: silver Interior Color: black Milage: 47,000 Transmission: 6 speed manual Notable Options: basic items plus Fabspeed Mufflers and old style Fabspeed intake. Notable Upgrades: The dealer had the LN Pro installed by a Indy he trusted. Also Clutch and RMS. Service History/Manuals Serviced twice each year. 30,000 mile full service by Porsche dealer and most services at Porsche dealer. Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: self Recommended maintenance: Replaced plugs, oil and tranny oil. New air filter. Added LN filter kit. IMS Bearing Status: ims was replaced with LN Pro just prior to delivery to me. Old IMS was in fine condition. Asking Price:24,500 Purchase Price:21,000 plus 2750 for IMS, Clutch and RMS. Purchase Date:Aug 2017 Where Purchased: VW of Rochester NH. A friend and trusted dealer. This was traded in. Private Party or Dealer: dealer

Model: Cab Model Year: 2000 Color: arctic silver Interior Color: black Milage: bought it w/ 53k, now has 54k Transmission: 6spd manual Notable Options: 18" turbo twists and hardtop Notable Upgrades: none Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): partial Condition of vehicle: very good PPI: self and dealer inspected Recommended maintenance: unknown IMS Bearing Status: Upgraded 2nd week I owned car to TuneRS DOF IMS Kit (at TuneRS) Asking Price: $25,995 Purchase Price: $21000 Purchase Date: 12-20-16 Where Purchased: Exotic Motors Midwest (Missouri) Private Party or Dealer: Dealer General Notes: Nothing special in particular. Very clean, tight, mostly original cab. Found some butt connectors on stock Amp. Looks like it had an aftermarket amp at some point in it's life.

I may kill the curve here Model: Coupe Model Year: 2000 Color: arctic silver origiinally, but glass out respray to guards red Interior Color: black Milage: bought it w/ 198k Transmission: 6spd manual Notable Options: power memory seats Notable Upgrades: bilstin b4 struts w/lowering springs, rear rss dogbones, front gmg tierods and gt3 control arms, cage, new clutch, new rear main, big brake upgrade, 19" mesh style wheels. Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): partial Condition of vehicle: fair-good, interior very good for a 198k mile car Recommended maintenance: unknown IMS Bearing Status: done at an indy shop in WA state. Have a copy of the receipt Asking Price: $10k Purchase Price: $4500 Purchase Date: 12-15-17 Where Purchased: off the Pelican board Private Party or Dealer: private General Notes: So i bought this car site unseen as a roller. It was 4/sale for about 6 months as the po had slid it off the track and cracked the oil pan/cover. It also landed on the front boot and cracked a rad. I bought this car to put a LS motor in, but for $150, rented a tig machine, i fixed the motor. My plan now is to drive the wheel off it . I put a few hours into the car replacing plastic bits in the front end, swaping in upgraded rads and banging out the boot and now its hard to tell it was even damage I

Model: 996 C2 Cab Model Year: 2002 Color: Lapis Blue Interior Color: Grey Milage: 67,000 Transmission: Manual Notable Options: Notable Upgrades: Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Partial since 2012 Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: No. I had flown to NC to stay with a friend and drive to see an '82 911SC in VA. The SC was not a good car. On the way back to home in NC, we found this car at a dealership in Lenoir. It was the personal car belonging to a salesman who had kept the car for 6 years and who had excellent service records. I took a chance and purchased the car without a PPI as there was no time. I drove the car 1,000 miles home with no issues at all. The IMSB looked like new when replaced. Recommended maintenance: IMS Bearing Status: Wasn't done, but as soon as I got home I had the IMSB, clutch, flywheel, and RMS done...failed to include the AOS which I should have done as well. Asking Price: $19,995 Purchase Price: $17,000 Purchase Date: 10/30/17 Where Purchased: NC Private Party or Dealer: dealer General Notes: Love the Lapis Blue color and am looking forward to drives on twisty roads this spring. The car sits in my basement on a Battery Tender

Model: 911 Carerra (996.2) Model Year: 2002 Color: Arctic Silver Interior Color: Graphite Grey Milage: 47,750 Transmission: 6M Notable Options: Xenox Lights - Bose Stereo Notable Upgrades: Touchscreen Bluetooth, Short Throw Sifter, 997 Air Filter, RMS Service History/Manuals (Complete, Partial, None): Complete + DIY Condition of vehicle: Excellent PPI: No Recommended maintenance: Not Sure Yet IMS Bearing Status: Not Upgraded, Orignal Still Installed Asking Price: $22,000 Purchase Price: $20,750 Purchase Date: 3/3/18 Where Purchased: Twin Cities, MN Private Party or Dealer: Private Party General Notes:

Alex, congrats on your new Porsche. I just bought my first in Jan...a lifelong yearning. Unlike yours, my 2001 didn’t come with much in the way of maintenance records, but had a new top and seat covers, so looks fresh. After reading all of the threads on IMSB failures, I bit the bullet and had mine replaced just for the peace of mind. Enjoy, Pat

Just picked up a 2004 996tt with 29k miles for $49k.

Supaagent, that is a stunning car! Congrats! Lely,mine is a cab in the same color combination, 2004, that I picked up in Feb. And I expect many years of fun with it. Still some sorting out to do.

Thanks . Good luck with your purchase .