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YOUR RESEARCH996 base to 996 optioned
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I would check into the car history before making my decission.
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Use approximate aftermarket prices for steering wheel, heated seats and xenon of $3-4 K range.
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Additionally, consider using other sources to leverage your negotiations with the dealer as opposed to their "product A" versus their "product B".
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i am interested in two different cars one base 99 996 and the other 99 996 with heated sport seats, xenon, trip computer, 3 spoke wheel, design package, and traction but 12,000 more miles. Same color and condition how much more would you pay.
If the miles are relatively low, the higher miles on the 996 with options sound like they offset the options, leaving the 2 vehicles probably in the same ballpark. Remember, mileage is an increasing function and the car without options will eventually have another 12000 miles on it. Although some of the options listed above can be added later without much difficulty, retrofitting options is not the same as 'factory installed'. I got a low miles (8200) 99 cab and it has the traction control, computer, 3-spoke wheel that you mention above, plus a few other things. In the end, I'd just pay the premium for the options you really want, and treat the rest as part of the package.
I second the aforementioned opinion... When it comes to the added options you described, I would consider those highly desirable and "must haves". The only additional "required" option, in my opinion, is 18" wheels; and for a '99 I would suggest the turbo twists.
Additionally, consider using other sources to leverage your negotiations with the dealer as opposed to their "product A" versus their "product B". Look to compare other well optioned '99 996's or perhaps an '00.
I would go higher mileage car simply for the options. But prices should be close ( within 1+2 K) to make up for mileage difference.
Use approximate aftermarket prices for steering wheel, heated seats and xenon of $3-4 K range. TC is probably worth while option in Canada.
If you're looking for reason's to convince yourself to go one way or another, consider condition factors beyond the milage. Was one vehicle owned by a more mature driver for example. Also, is one in a color you like better?
Psm was not available on a C2 in 99. I would check into the car history before making my decission. i would lean to the car with more options, but the price should not exceed 1-2.5K more. 12,000 miles is consider a year extra of driving, the option you mention are worth $7K but on the used market it is worth 1/3 of the price.
i'd look for a 2000 rather than a 99. i never like to buy first year models.
not to nitpick, but all 996s have traction control (which can't be turned off). i assume you mean the second one has PSM, which can be turned off via a little rocker switch on the dash.
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