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Interest rates are simply too low for CPO and in-warranty used cars.
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Most of the parts needed can be sourced used on EBay.
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Nice clean body and interior with a recent engine rebuild.
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I've had my eye on 996 coupes for a while, but there haven't been many clean ones around for those prices.
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I recently bought an inexpensive Porsche 996. Lots of posters wanted to know where all the cheap one are hiding. Found this on Craigslist. If its truly a clean title car, it could be a great deal. No affiliation. Just thought I would pass it on.
Mike
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/3649162114.html
Title seems a bit misleading to me as the cost of repairing it could bring you inline with a good example and without the accident history.
This might only be good for someone that knows how to do their own bodywork and mechanicals, IMHO.
From what I can see (and only see):
1) New rear passenger-side quarter panel (will need to be cut out and welded in).
2) New rear bumper.
3) New rear decklid.
4) New passenger-side door airbag.
5) Refurbish passenger-side door.
This is way over $4-6k in R&R (at which point you can generally get a below-average to average '99 with similar mileage).
Two weeks ago Autotrader had a newer Cab, for less money, and no need for body repair.
996 prices are all over the map during winter. With more 997's coming on the used lot (from those moving into 991) even more volatile pricing for 996 will be seen. Interest rates are simply too low for CPO and in-warranty used cars.
Just think any shop charge at least $100 per hour for labor.
And you will understand why rebuilding it is not worth it.
The car is only worth it price dismantling it and selling the parts on ebay.
Leave this to professional dismantler and find yourself a car that runs.
That rear quarter panel damage is $10k to do properly. Just the new sheet metal part is over $1.5k. To do properly requires a special spot welding tool...not for any shade tree diy-er. Of course one can pull it out and bondo over it.... But then it is not a proper repair and will show in 3-5yrs.
He does have it posted in the ATL area.. He finally had someone look at it yesterday after two weeks of being listed. Its super clean, solid carfax and etc. It really told me just how bad the market is on the 99s these days. Heck I prefer them!
Have your friend PM me the details. I'd be very interested. I've had my eye on 996 coupes for a while, but there haven't been many clean ones around for those prices.
Well I guess I learned a few things from this post. I still think for the DIY this could be a good deal. Most of the parts needed can be sourced used on EBay. I doubt it would be 10K to fix that right quarter though. Really who cares about accident history on a 12+ year old car. Fix it and drive the wheels off it.
Mike
