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Hey everybody! I've been reading posts for a few days and decided to join. I have an e36 BMW right now and couldn't find the exact M3 i wanted so I've been seriously looking at 996s for a couple of weeks. I think I've found one I really like. It's a '99 with almost 76,000 miles on it. Black on black with the sportier looking seats and a full carbon fiber interior from the factory. 18" turbo twists. tape w/cd changer. 6 spd. some maintenance records. lately has had new rotors/pads in front. said the clutch was looked over but did not need to be replaced. A PPI at the local dealership will run me about $200 (i've heard that independent shops are better b/c they tend to go more in depth whereas a dealer will do more of a "safety" inspection looking for possible liability issues but I can't really find one in SLC, UT) sorry, has the factory aero kit too Can't post the link or pictures so if anybody could do that for me it would be swell It's in Salt Lake City, UT and I'm in Santa Barbara County, CA so that's a bit of a downer but it's like $300 to ship it he said. Please let me know your thoughts as I am brand new to the Porsche community. thanks, Chris

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How much?

thanks a bunch. here goes nothing...

whoops, sorry. $29,900 firm, real firm he said i can get a 2 year/24k mile warranty for about $1700 please let me know what you guys think about this deal

Welcome and it looks nice...sorry not good at prices but it sound OK, but there are more pros on here that will help you out

it also has the factory lsd and the "sports chassis" option (not quite sure what that last one is)

wow, LSD and sport chassis is most likely the sport suspension. Price sounds good to me with those options.

Some guys really lust after the LSD... I have know idea what a Sports chassis is Sound like a good buy, If the PPI check out you'll have a great car. I just know that if you were to ever trade it in you'll lose prob about 5-7k The car looks real sharp and looks to have quite a few opt. Why does it have a Calli Plate on it. Is it a dealer car or owner car The miles on the car don't scare me but I would look into the Warranty. Seems like a cheap price for a warranty Good luck

That looks like a beautiful car for the price. Welcome aboard and good luck.

thanks Not that I would plan on it any time soon but why do you say I would lose 5-7k on a trade? As for the plate, apparently it came from out here in santa barbara which matches up with the plate frame. I actually went to look at a zenith blue 996 (that sold) at that very shop.

Nice looking car and the price is good. Noticed some curb rash all around the close up of the rim. The car itself looks great on the pics. Nice luster to the paint. Good luck with purchase. I would definately get the warranty for that price.

I mean trade-in at a dealer. He is making $$$ on this car. This price you would see for sale buy owner though. Edit: Why did the Dealer trade or sale to the guy in UT? I know it happens all the time but thats quite a distance to make a dearler trade or wholesale away. I would think it would sale easy in SBA. Just get the PPI done and make sure there are no Type 2 over revs

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A couple of guys that are smarter than me

Chris, areo kit cars are a little more expensive, so I think the price is fine although there should be lower millage cars out there for the same price. "... said the clutch was looked over" sounds to me like an RMS leak, why would otherwise check the clutch? However, this is a common 996 issue anyway. With a clear record from the PPI and a warranty, you'll be fine but check the possibility of a warranty prior to the purchase if you want one.

Nice car, I think a GT3 badge would really finish it off nicely!!

hah, nah, coming from the bmw community i'm not a big fan of the whole "m" badge on other cars so i think this falls in the same category thanks to everyone who replied, i think i'm going to go ahead and schedule the ppi and if it comes out good try to get the car

Seriously tho, negotiatte the hell out of it. I think you can get it for $26 - $27k.

Can I get an AM warranty after I've purchased the car? If so, where would I look?

I highly doubt ANYONE will give you a warranty on a car that old, with that many miles. You can try www.warrantydirect.com

i really want to but he seems real firm and I don't want to **** him off. i still might ask him again today. we'll see

LOL, seems firm. Ya, don't push him , or **** him off. Keep him happy, give a lot of your money. A little story for ya, kid. When I bought my Twin Turbo about 2 months ago, they seemed firm. After 3 days of negotiating I got my price. If I had taken your approach, I would have handed them an extra $8500.

I agree with arr0gant! It's a buyer's market. There are tons of 996 out there, so your seller should be happy that you've interest in his car.

Great looking car....I happen to like the factory aero kit. The deal is pretty good with the options....carbon fiber package in the cosole is super nice. Good luck, J

nobody is gonna buy that car in a real hurry... there are plenty of examples like this car (maybe not where you live)... except the lsd. Take your time. If it PPI OK then, youll have a hot car. GL and keep us posted

It seems you like this car. I would do the PPI first then negotiate the price. There could be some minor issues that can be adjusted with price after the PPI is done. He will see that you are a real buyer and not just taking up this time. I'd bet he will move on price knowing he can move the car that day. Also if you negotiate price before PPI it's a hell of a lot harder to renegotiate after you find minor problems. Find out what you have then negotiate Good luck

I didn't quite mean it like that but I appreciate your point. that sounds like a plan

If the ppi is good, GET IT!

Hey guys, bringing this back from the dead because... this car didn't work out for a few reasons. anyways, I have a few new options i'm looking at and a couple are face lifted 996s. I was just wondering if there were any non-aesthetic advantages to a 2003 996 over a 99. Are the RMSs and intermediate shafts less prone to failure?