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For what you are looking to spend you are going to find higher mileage or ones that aren't "unmolested." Since you obviously are able to afford a decent car, I would recommend concentrating on finding the right car and negotiating from there.
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For what you are looking to spend you are going to find higher mileage or ones that aren't "unmolested." Since you obviously are able to afford a decent car, I would recommend concentrating on finding the right car and negotiating from there.
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Okay, I've been Porsche-less for too long. A new 997 S isn't in the cards at the moment and I really want to move on from my 993 C4S days.
I'm looking to move fairly quickly so all leads appreciated. I'd prefer to buy from an individual unless a dealer can provde a CPO.
What am I looking for?
I'm looking for a
low-mileage
, one or two owner
coupe
that has
all service records
from new. Absolutely
no paint or accident history
. Manual is preferred but tip is okay if the price is right.
Lighter colors are preferred but will consider any color if the car is right.
Model Years? I'm open to all
Pricing: Depending on year and options, I'd be looking to spend between $30K for a 1999 to mid-$40k's for a 2002 or even 2003 model.
Yes, I know, I'm covering a broad spectrum here. Condition and history is the biggest consideration!
Thanks!
You know swinging a live cat makes the same sound as a patrol car siren and is far mor effective in locating cars.
As for the swimming C4S, I'm eager to see the resolution on that also.
Mid 40'ies for a 2003 seems a little optimistic, but you should definitely be able to find a 2002 for that money (probably not CPO'ed though). Take your time looking for it though... took me 4-5 months to find the perfect car
Well, I noted that you bought a carfax before you bought your car. If you registered for the buyback guarentee
http://carfax.com/guarantee/hctermsanddef.cfm
they will buy the car back from you if there's a serious defect that is not disclosed on their report, i.e, accidents, milage problems, fire/flood or lemon history... in this case the flood was not noted on the Carfax report - bingo! A buyback situation! I wondered at the time if there would ever be a situation like that and here you are with a text book case.
You have to register within 90 days of purchase... hmm, I think that means that you might still be eligable.
I just thought I'd point it out as a fallback position for you, depending on how the talks with the lawyer go.... you might want to register now, while you can, then depending on how negotiations go you will have a fallback position that will allow Carfax to buy the car back from you.
Okay, so do you have experience to the contrary?
As far as I see it, their contract and terms are published. A guarentee is a contract. If this situation falls within it, then it's a buy-back situation. No argument about it. Carfax are a reputable company and should honor their buyback guarentee, otherwise they are laible to a deceptive practices lawsuit - a much bigger deal than Global is currently facing from Arr0gant.
As far as I can tell, the guarentee will depend up whether a branded title was ever issued. If not, then a claim cannot be made, but if the title was washed and not reported, then Carfax would payout.
We seem to have strayed from topic and circumnavigated the world.
I guess the volume of 996's for sale and their low values has people avoiding the topic of cars for sale!
I am not deterred...the hunt continues!
I wish you the best of luck. For what you are looking to spend you are going to find higher mileage or ones that aren't "unmolested." Since you obviously are able to afford a decent car, I would recommend concentrating on finding the right car and negotiating from there. Be cautious on 99's. Remember that the model year lasted almost 2 years and there were many TSBs and some recalls across the model year. I would only consider cars with a full service history. You should also look at 2000-2001 cars. There is less risk and you can afford them.
I have only known of 1 03' in the range you were looking. This was a 03' Carrera at Baillargeon Audi. The car was rough at best. It had $51K on it when I drove it last year. It doesn't pull very hard (it is weaker than most 3.4's), had a bad pressure plate in the clutch and the interior was fairly rough. I figured it pretty much got ditched as soon as the warranty was up. The last time I looked, they were asking in the $42K range for that car. By comparison, the best deal you will find on with an 03' with even average miles from a wholesaler will be around $50K.
Thanks for the input, 02 Carrera.
So far I'm seeing cars all over the price and condition spectrum. I didn't realize that there were so many 996's on the market!
Billh,
I am in your shoes as well. My price range is from high 36-50K. Looking for a 996 C2 from 99-2002 in mint condition. I am still trying to learn more about Pcars in general. I owned 2 modified e36 M3s and decided it's time to get a lighter car with more power for the track. Do you know if there is a FAQ sites for the 996 cars and what types of mods are available for them..
TIA,
Tony
