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in the 15k I think they call it risky section, they recommend a 99-2000 996.

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in the 15k I think they call it risky section, they recommend a 99-2000 996.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

check out the article on cars to buy at certain levels. in the 15k I think they call it risky section, they recommend a 99-2000 996.

POST 2Original post

That is a risk. But it's a pretty well calculated risk that can be even lower with a LN IMSB replacement at which point it becomes a tremendous value. One that I took advantage of within the last 6 months!

POST 3Original post

Is there a link to said article, or is it print?

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I subscribe to print mag, so not sure if is online

POST 5Original post

I just saw this last night when I received the new magazine. I figured something would be posted on 996 forum about it. I think it said the chassis is like an anvil and engine like potato chips, or something along those lines... Correction: I looked at the article again and it said structurally like an anvil and mechanically like a potato chip...

POST 7Original post

At least they didn't say it was like kale chips. Those reek.

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 12011510

Mmmm... kettle cooked in Mobil 1 0-W40

POST 9Original post

Potato chips Explains why we are all here. Today is the 1st day my wife will be driving her C4 in the rain. I told her enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

POST 10Original post

Ya, i did the LN IMSB on my 2002 C2 @ 30k miles.... Still lost engine with under 50k miles !

POST 11Original post

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Oh wow. Bummer. That is low miles for an engine to fail. What was the root cause or do you know?

POST 15Original post

I bet it costs less to keep even a problematic 996 on the road than it does to maintain the Bentley Turbo R they also mention...

POST 16Original post

Most $15K 996s are going to cost a lot more than that. Just saying.

POST 17Original post

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Most $25K 996's cost a lot more than $25K too.

POST 18Original post

Wow! A "second-tier turd". Sometimes word do hurt...

POST 19Original post

I eat potato chips while driving the crap out of my 996...laughing all the way! I love my car.

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