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YOUR RESEARCHAnother C4...is this the one?
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for $99 bucks he "looked" at it.......and ran a diagnostic check on the computer.
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for $99 bucks he "looked" at it.......and ran a diagnostic check on the computer.
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If you find a Porsche dealer who is willing to broker the transaction for you and you should be able to get a 2 year 100,000 mile warranty for $1500 plus the inspection which would run about $500.
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If you find a Porsche dealer who is willing to broker the transaction for you and you should be able to get a 2 year 100,000 mile warranty for $1500 plus the inspection which would run about $500.
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OK, I need to make a decision fast for a number of reasons...
How does this sound to you?
Pristine condition, Fully Loaded 1999 (August) 996 C4, 15,500 miles, Zenith Blue, Full Leather - Black, 6 Speed, 18� Wheels, Sports Suspension, Always Garaged, Full Porsche Service History
Asking 45k, private seller, but no warrantee, no xenon and no rear wiper.
It is the cleanest 996 I have seen so far. Claims he
can get 45k credit as trade in (if you include the tax credit).
My main concern is the lack of warrantee.
Thanks. Jan
if the ppi is satisfactory it sounds like a good deal but you may be able to pick up a 2002 for another 10K, why not go for the new upgrades and the factory warranty if that is what you are concerned with. a 99 may have some expensive issues even with such low miles.
I just bought my '99 996, so I know that what you're saying is a good deal indeed. You can get an aftermarket warranty that will be almost as comprehensive as Porsche's for about $4000 for 36-48 months. If it's got the full service history, it really is a good find based on the prices I was looking at.
If you find a Porsche dealer who is willing to broker the transaction for you and you should be able to get a 2 year 100,000 mile warranty for $1500 plus the inspection which would run about $500.
I did this and am happy I did.
$500 for the PPI!!!!!!! that's outrageous! i just got one done for $99. the dealer quoted me $189.95, but when i went to pick up the car it was only $99. another dealer also quoted me about $200 for the PPI.
for $99 bucks he "looked" at it.......and ran a diagnostic check on the computer. That having been said........as long as the "look" was on a lift and there were no bent parts or oil leaks.........that is about all the PPI a 996 needs.
The computer diag is most important as it will tell you how many over rev events have been recorded....both kinds, up and down. ANY overrevs induced by a downshift is reason to walk away from the car.
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