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YOUR RESEARCHDifferences between early and late '99?
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i think that the interior changed a little as well.
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Can anyone point me to a list of the mid-year changes on the 99 model?
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It has 17" wheels, and I'd ask the dealer to replace with 18" wheels.
Set lower down in the console, does this sound right
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in the early models, the radio was set lower down in the console, does this sound right...?
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Hi all,
New member here with a couple questions before purchasing a '99 Coupe.
Can anyone point me to a list of the mid-year changes on the 99 model?
I'm aware of the change to clear headlights and taillights (from the amber).
--> But what else changed -- if anything?
I've looked at several by now, and one of them is looking attractive.
It's an early '99 Coupe, 6 speed, pristine condition with 55k miles. A one owner CA car back from lease, and appears to have been very well cared for and always garaged. Manila Beige with Tan full leather interior.
Options include:
- Sport seats
- Full leather
- Walnut wood (and leather) steering wheel, shifter, and handbrake.
It has 17" wheels, and I'd ask the dealer to replace with 18" wheels.
Asking price is $39k, and I'm considering offering $38k with the 18's.
Thoughts on this car? Does $38k sound reasonable for this one?
tia,
Dave
Hi Dave,
Welcome aboard!! Price sounds good, is that a P-car dealer? I would offer 36, and then start working upward. The market is soft. Who knows, maybe it's been sitting for a while and the dealer needs to unload. I saw a '99 go recently for 33 after is sat for a long 2 months on a lot.
Anyhow, other than lights, I'm not too aware of anything material. You must get the 18's by the way, big difference. Is it certified?
regards,
I sold a VERY similar car (with 18" wheels) just about 1 year ago for $40,500.00 It took me a while to sell it too. It only had 36,000 miles. In conclusion, yes that is way too much.
If I were buying I would look to spend $40k and get under 30k miles
Thanks for the responses.
I had two other dealers confirm today that the mid-year change was limited to the clear lenses, no mechanical changes.
I'm just not finding a lot of 996's here in So Cal in great condition, if they are they're going for closer to $50k.
Many of the cars I've seen around here with lower miles (30k - 40k) have relatively poor interior condition. (But they've all driven great!)
I may make a lowball offer on this one, but I'd also prefer a lower mileage car. My concern about mileage is less mechanical, but more around the resale value in a couple years if I rack up another 20k miles myself.
I'll let you know how it goes, or if anyone knows of a good candidate car for sale in this area, please let me know.
The SOCAL offerings have been pretty poor for the last 3 months. I just picked up a 99 in pristine condition with 34k but I had to look at a lot of cars and I probably paid too much. Good hunting
