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I talked to PO of this car and he said he did the 30K mi service, RMS was replaced under warranty at around 15K mi.
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And perhaps test drive a used 997 and check some 2005 prices before you pay this much for a non-turbo 996.
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And perhaps test drive a used 997 and check some 2005 prices before you pay this much for a non-turbo 996.
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Hello there,
I'm a BMW fanatic, currently own a 2001 BMW M5. First time in my life I decided to switch to Porsche. Looking at 2004 996 c4s with 36K mi, 2 owners in excellent condition. Here is the link
http://rocky-mountain-eurosport.ebiz...d-6146769.html
What do you think about this car? What is the fair price to buy this 911?
This is a link to carfax report showing service records and history
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...AA29934S621032
Thank you so much for your help.
If it's absolutely pristine (everything is "smack my ***" perfect) $39K is the most you should pay.
See this:
http://www.excellence-mag.com/resour...ide/1041874889
I would ask for history record on this....
Transmission removed to complete repair
Axle bearing replaced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Transmission checked
Front crankshaft oil seal replaced
offer him 37K.... the car will not sell at his asking price.
I think his asking price is high, but I wouldn't be shocked to see it sell either. I see a lot of cars sold at dealers with prices that seem "too high" by any guide. Things are worth what somebody's willing to pay for them. If it's the exact car you were looking for with the colors/options, etc. than that ought to be worth a premium. Privately selling that car, I'd be surprised to see it bring more than 39.5k or so, something to consider.
You can definitely get a turbo or even a 997 for that price. I would not go for this car but if you're bent on a C4S then at least keep looking around. The blue interior is kind of cool though.
By the way, post pics of the e39!
Also, just as a reference I got my 40th anniversary with 42k miles for $33k. Same engine, just narrow body and RWD. You could do a lot with $11k in pocket change
As a side note, if performance is what you're after, go for the 40th Anniversary. It has 28 more bhp than the C4S (316 > 345, due to X51 motor), M030 sports suspension, RWD, LSD, and is around 150kg lighter.
Then again, the C4S's looks are hard to resist, and at the end of the day it's your choice! Good luck.
Look on Autotrader, there are a bunch listed at less than $40K. Good luck, C4Ss are sweet.
(but, the devil on your shoulder might say pony up for a turbo, mine did
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Metropol Blue is a great color. I thought I would never consider a blue interior, but when I saw it I changed my mind. It looks almost black in all but direct light.
Well-optioned car, but that is a FULL price, and I'd be concerned about wear items. Were the brakes replaced? How about the clutch/RMS? With that mileage, you could be coming up on some major maintenance. The selling shop can truthfully say that everything is within spec if the brakes are just above the wear limits, but you'll have a $2k bill within a year.
And I wouldn't be too impressed by tires that are 75%, since that's likely to the bottom of the groove and if you ever drive in the rain you'll replace them long before that. So that's another $700-1500 to spend in a year.
So IMO not overpriced if it's been gone through and is like new on wear items, but closer to $35-36 if it's just a "within spec" car that hasn't had attention.
I talked to PO of this car and he said he did the 30K mi service, RMS was replaced under warranty at around 15K mi. Brakes are original and they look thick enough. Clutch is original as well. I think according to CarFax report this car was properly serviced.
This is a tough call. I agree with those who say this car is priced too high. ~$35-36k would be about right.
However, this specific car is in very good condition with low(er) miles and a really nice set of options. Somebody carefully ordered this car. If you love Polar Silver (I do) and you like the blue interior $39k may not be too much. Just don't harbor any thoughts of this being a great deal or ever making money on the car. But if this is what you have been looking for... and you have the money to spend, go for it. Buying a Porsche is as much an emotional ideal as it is a rational consumer process. I think sometimes we here in Rennlist land get obsessed with the dollars and pennies a bit too much. That said, don't be a dope - get a thorough and independent PPI and consider negotiating for an aftermarket warranty.
And perhaps test drive a used 997 and check some 2005 prices before you pay this much for a non-turbo 996. I know you like the wide body and all, but 997s are really nice.
IMO Polar Silver was the best 996 color period, bar none, end of discussion.
I like my Metropol blue interior as well. It is quite different from the standard silver ext/black interior car which we see all too often.
My Ideal (but not possible) color combo would be Polar Silver and the Seablue 997 interior color.
For that price - either go to a 997 or look at a slightly older Turbo's. I got a 996 TT w/X50 for $40k. It's worth a lot more than $1k over the C4S...
I was looking for C4S's and ended up coming to the same conclusion (and thus changed my mind).
Sorta the problem with 996's in that price range...it makes it easier to look at newer 997's or turbo's around the same model year. The 996 TT also has a slightly better engine design - which helps as well.
