Making offer on 1999 C2 Cabrio want input

Please add some thoughts on a wise offer price for a california car. 1999 Carrera convertible with hardtop Details: Engine replaced with all docs 2006 with improved rear main seal and internal IMS Car has 114000 miles and new engine has 50,000 mi has all records new clutch/flywheel 1,000 miles ago at reputable euro-shop ($2,800) new fuel pump 1,000 miles ago rear window stitching loose at the bottom and window a little yellow tough to see though driver's window regulator making noise, but still works otherwise good looking car I'm a first time 996 purchaser (multiple SCs in past years) What's a good offer and what else should I be worried about? Thanks, Chris

Full Factory replacement engine from Porsche Dealer part number 996-100-996-bx

Could be anywhere from $19k to $25k+. It really depends on the options, the color, the location, the time of year.

Check into the price of a new top (parts & labor). Do the same for the window regulator. Then deduct from asking/list price. Best of luck.

I'd say somewhere in the $16,000 range.

I'd say $16K to low $20's depending on options, colours, and how well it shows. Time of year should dictate a bit lower price for a cabrio right now.

Lots of supply in the cab market. 16 -19 seems reasonable assuming the drivetrain is good and only basic restoring is needed.

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With an older car and especially one with a soft top with loose stitching at the rear window I worry about top leaks. (Even with tight stitching soft top cars are not necessarily 100% water tight.) Be sure you carefully check the cabin floor and under the seats for any signs (feel or smell) of moisture. Check along the door bottoms for any dampness of the carpet trim. Check the body water drains for signs of blockage and water accumulation. The front ones are located under the plastic panels on either side of the battery box which is located under the front trunk lid. You'll need a Torx tool kit with the security tool bits (have a tiny hole in the center to clear a pip in the center of the Torx screw head) to remove the panels. The water drains at the rear of the car appear to be under the clam shell on either side of the top. A partially raised or lowered top should have the clamshell open to check the drains.

If the rest of the top is in good condition, the window can be replaced. Don't wait for the window regulator to fail...fix it now. As for price...the new engine means nothing at this point...it has 50k of someone else's miles on it. In fact because of the engine change (and the other work needed) I deduct some dollars...$15k absolutely tops.

A local dealer has a 99' 996 C2 Cab for sale with either 51, or 71K miles.. I forget which.. Anyway, we were tasked with repairing the engine, and it'll be ready to go soon. Its a super clean black/ black example- if you are interested.

^^ best PPI you can ask for. On the one advertised, I agree with 16-19k. I do like the '06 crate engines. I have one with 10k track miles on it, more range 1 over revs than the DME can count, and it's still coming back with good UOA's. It will be going in my future DD in the spring.

Show up on time, be polite and smile. Tell him you like the color, then pick the car apart. Make him aware that you're interested and that you brought cash and are ready to buy it now, if indeed you are. Then smile and ask him how much he really wants for his 10,000 dollar car, and let the negotiation begin. It has 114k miles on the car, regardless of the engine replacement. Anyone can pay retail. Don't be that guy. There are plenty of 996's out there, so walking away from several in order to get the right deal for yourself is worth the effort. Be patient and find the guy with the car that you want that NEEDS the money. Yes, I'm a seller's nightmare .

^^Bingo!