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YOUR RESEARCHAnother Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

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Clean /serviced

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Throttle body cleaned/serviced

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)
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Check glove compartment

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No service records (forgot to check the glove compartment for manual) and only one key.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)
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Leading evidence: 'Clean /serviced' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check glove compartment' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace /

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Fender liner replaced/repaired

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Check glove compartment

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Suggestion · Original poster

No service records (forgot to check the glove compartment for manual) and only one key.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Clean engine bay

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Suggestion · Original poster

Car sounds good and seems to be taken care of (at least cosmetically) including a clean engine bay.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Clean with a few exceptions: minor rock chipping

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Suggestion · Original poster

Car is very clean with a few exceptions: minor rock chipping on front bumper, slight scraping on bottom of bumper, Porsche emblems in center of rims are missing.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)
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Check glove compartment

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Suggestion · Original poster

No service records (forgot to check the glove compartment for manual) and only one key.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Clean /serviced

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Throttle body cleaned/serviced

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Clean engine bay

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Suggestion · Original poster

Car sounds good and seems to be taken care of (at least cosmetically) including a clean engine bay.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

Clean with a few exceptions: minor rock chipping

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Suggestion · Original poster

Car is very clean with a few exceptions: minor rock chipping on front bumper, slight scraping on bottom of bumper, Porsche emblems in center of rims are missing.

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Fender liner replaced/repaired

Another Value Thread... (2004 C4S Cab x51)
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2 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I know there is so much that goes in to valuing a car and have been a long time lurker here - finally to the point where a purchase can be made. Found a 996 locally (Portland, OR area) 2004 C4S Cabriolet with X51 Mileage: 29000 Asking: $37,500 Decode: $117,755.00 Exterior: Guards Red Interior: Savanna Beige Full Leather Additional Equipment 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 586 Lumbar Support-Left Seat 680 Bose High End Sound Package 750 Delete Cabriolet Hardtop 982 Supple Leather Front and Rear E75 Light Wood Package - Small G1 Guards Red M6A Black Mats - Porsche lettering P74 Xenon Headlamp Package SD Savanna Beige Full Leather V9 Black Top X51 Carrera Power Kit 345 HP X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes XLF Sport Exhaust System XPB 3-Spoke Str Whl-Lt Wood/Lther XSC Porsche Crest in Headrest Y07 Brake/Shifter Lt Wood/Aluminum Z34 Deviating Carpet Color Car was in California for it's first 26000 miles and 10+ years with the service records from Carfax below: 02/10/2004 743 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Service Facility Transmission replaced 02/10/2004 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Transmission replaced Transmission removed to complete repair Fender liner replaced/repaired 08/18/2004 6,549 Service Facility Engine checked Front crankshaft oil seal replaced Transmission replaced Washed/detailed 08/18/2004 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Washed/detailed Engine checked Front crankshaft oil seal replaced Transmission removed to complete repair 12/03/2004 7,140 Service Facility Transmission replaced CD player/changer reinstalled 12/03/2004 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Transmission removed to complete repair Radio replaced Clutch replaced 08/09/2006 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Washed/detailed Exhaust system checked Floor mats installed Front crankshaft oil seal replaced Transmission removed to complete repair Rear crankshaft oil seal replaced Catalytic converter replaced Shifter cables adjusted 08/21/2006 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Coolant reservoir replaced Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed Cooling system bled Floor mats replaced Cooling system checked Antifreeze/coolant checked 07/23/2007 19,689 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Vehicle serviced 09/10/2008 21,515 McKenna Audi VW Porsche Norwalk, CA Throttle body cleaned/serviced Brake fluid flushed/changed Fluids checked Oil and filter changed Tire condition and pressure checked The folks selling it don't know much about the car, but got it from a family friend who only owned it 6 months locally. They are licensed dealers (dealing in work trucks and vans) that seem to be doing this because they were asked. They have no idea of the x51 package or the IMS/RMS issues that may or not may not have been serviced. No service records (forgot to check the glove compartment for manual) and only one key. Car is very clean with a few exceptions: minor rock chipping on front bumper, slight scraping on bottom of bumper, Porsche emblems in center of rims are missing. Tires seem pretty dang new (Falken FK452). Car sounds good and seems to be taken care of (at least cosmetically) including a clean engine bay. Before I consider a PPI - any thoughts on pricing or concerns with the transmission and clutch work so early on in the life of the car? General thoughts or concerns are appreciated. Thanks for putting up with another of these posts...

POST 2Original post

hmmm, another LOW MILEAGE C4, cannot help but think of this recent thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...he-dealer.html

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