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HELP!!! Friend buying a 2000 or 2001 Carrear - what to look for:

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My wife's first A6 4.2 was pretty chewed up after only two winters use there.

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My wife's first A6 4.2 was pretty chewed up after only two winters use there.

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Hello, One of my lucky, rich friends is taking the plunge and is buying a 200 or 2001 Carrera. He is looking at two. One is a 2000 and thats at the dealer. The other is a 2001 and is private party. I DO NOT know the #'s (cost, milage, etc.) yet, but in general, what sort of issues should I look for when I go with him to look at the cars? Things that would show wear, damage, abuse, etc. Any help is appreciated!!! I am VERY excited!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

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I'm nooooo Porsche expert, but I've owned nice cars in the Reno/Tahoe area (I have a cabin near Tahoe City). The biggie for me would be whether or not it was stored winters. My wife's first A6 4.2 was pretty chewed up after only two winters use there. Good Luck! DT

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I own a 2000 C2 cab. The early models still had some RMS (rear main seal) problems. Find out if it has been replaced and make sure to have it looked at (staining on the bottom of the car, pool of oil underneath the car...). If it was replaced, find out if it damaged anything else, like the clutch. Otherwise, I would make sure it has the options he wants. PSM is an option for 2000 C2s, standard on C4. I would make sure to get it - it cannot be added later!

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