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YOUR RESEARCH996 c2 - Current market prices
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these cars are out or warranty, plan on being able to right a check for $5-7k if you have a major failure.
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There are few 996's that have had major problems and these should be weeded out by looking at their repair history.
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I'll have $$ set aside, my "just in case" fund, but I'd feel much better if I could get some sort of warranty.
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Greetings,
I've been a lifelong Porsche fan, but until recently, never thought I'd have a chance to own one until much later in my life. I've been noticing the dropping prices of the earlier 996s, and I'm getting really tempted to jump into the world of Porsche ownership (and my wife has given me her blessings!). I have been looking at other performance cars in the mid $30K price range (such as the Infiniti G35 coupe, BMW 3 series coupe & M3, etc) and I've recently seen some 1999 996s C2s approach this price target.
Do you think it's realistic in the next 3-6 months to find a 1999 996 C2 in very good condition (since I am a car nut) with below average miles around the $35K price target? Or am I dreaming (please tell me I'm not
)? What's the best way to locate good used Porsches? I've already been checking out the newspaper classifieds, autotrader & ebay (although I don't know if I'd have the guts to purchase a car via ebay). Lastly, is it possible to get a warranty for a 1999 if I don't purchase through a dealer? I'll have $$ set aside, my "just in case" fund, but I'd feel much better if I could get some sort of warranty.
Thanks in advance for your response & suggestions. I am really excited about the possibility of Porsche ownership in the near future. Thanks to all for providing these forums with great advice & commentary. I am a current miata owner, and I thought the miataforum was helpful, but this might be even better...but don't tell my miata friends that I said that
I think your in the ball park. The best way to really know is to get out there and start looking, take some time and find out what your looking for, ie full leather, NAV., and so on.
WARNING:
Once you drive one you will want one.
Good luck!
Let's just say this. I just got this one:
Details: 25K miles, needed tires (no biggie) motor sound, supple leather, wood tequipment (wheel, ****, brake) and 18" technologys. I pick it up Saturday. Great price for under $35K
They are out there. Search carefully.
Chad
Thanks for your replies! I'm going to begin the search, and I have time to be patient and find just the right one...
Chads996 - Congrats on the new car! Looks wonderful, low mileage, and less than $35K! Enjoy, and keep me updated on how your new car works out for you...Out of curiosity, how long did you search before you found your car?
Thanks again
atlantaken,
FWIW, this past spring it took me four months to find a CPO cab in my price ( $45-50k) and mileage (low to mid 20k) range, and color (dark blue, wound up with Ocean) .
Just be careful. Don't forget that if you buy a '05 BMW 330 for around $38K after discounts, you get a four year 50K mile warranty and no maintenance costs for that duration.
If I were you I wouldn't buy a 996 without an extended warranty. The price for Porsche parts and labor are extraordinarily high. You can search this Board for some horror stories. So a Porsche certified car is a must IMO.
Also, I would strongly recommend that you join a Porsche club. If you don't know how to contact them, go to your local Porsche dealer and they should be able to help. You'll find lots of Porsche enthusiasts at the club, who'll be able to give you invaluable assistence in your search for the 996 that is right for you.
Do you think it's realistic in the next 3-6 months to find a 1999 996 C2 in very good condition (since I am a car nut) with below average miles around the $35K price target? Or am I dreaming (please tell me I'm not
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you can find 99s/00s now for $35k. condition and history (or lack of stories), is more important than mileage. i'd rather have a car with a history of zero prob. and 40k miles, than a car with 15k miles and rms issues. these cars are out or warranty, plan on being able to right a check for $5-7k if you have a major failure.
Find a car, check it's history, drive it, fall in love with it and then buy it. You only live once. There are few 996's that have had major problems and these should be weeded out by looking at their repair history. Regardless of what you read on this board, there are tens of thousands of 996 owners out there that have no problems and love their cars.
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