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You might want to check the car's rear main seal history.
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Use 996 why not a newer model

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With price of a use 996 why not a newer model?
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Use 996 why not a newer model

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With price of a use 996 why not a newer model?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Having just trashed my 993, I'm looking at a '98 996 as a replacement. I really liked the 993, but I never buy he same model of car twice (life's too short). I'd appreciate any advise or links to a list of what to look for. The vehicle is being sold by my local official Porsche Centre. Many thanks.

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may I ask why a '98? With price of a use 996 why not a newer model?

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The 2002 and later models featured the 3.6 engine with improved HP and torque over the earlier models, a stiffer body/chassis and some cosmetic changes to the headlights....... You might want to check the car's rear main seal history. Some 996s experienced leakage from the seal and Porsche put out a redesigned seal. If the car you're looking at has a chronic history or the new seal doesn't fix the problem, it might be well to find another car.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

In Hong Kong (where I live) we pay 100% import duty on all cars. My budget is around U$ 70,000, which will get me a '98. A 'basic' C2 is U$ 154,000, new.

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