YOUR RESEARCHWTB 996 w/ bad engine in CA
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Like the title states I am looking to buy a reasonably priced 996 in CA. Must be hardtop and 6 speed. Exterior color preferably anything but green or burgundy. If it has a bad IMS bearing, or no engine at all that is ok, I have another engine lined up to put in the car. Clean or salvage title is ok, just looking for something to make into a DD. Send me a PM if you know of anything. Thanks
I think you should look a couple of threads up to "does this look bad?"
Yes, give Frog 2 a call. Bring rags!
Ha, ya I might just have to do that, I'll wait and see how things turn out for him.
Good luck, Ahmet and I've been hunting them for months. For all of the horror stories you read on the internet, you'd expect there to be quite a few more cars out there. I'm starting to think a cheaper, high mileage 996 is a better bet. I've seen plenty of those in the 15k range lately.
I'd have done a higher mile MK1 for $15k (got close at $16ish a couple of times), but by the time you find one w/18 inch wheels, not completely beat on, with the 3 spoke steering wheel and litronics headlights they fetch a bit more money. I also think miles are nicer to MK2 cars. So over all, an MK2 needing an engine would be the holy grail to me, still looking...
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