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I also ran the VIN on CarFax also, came back as a 2005 there as well.
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I am currently looking at one and when I run the VIN thru the autoatlanta VIN decoder it shows:
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I mistakenly posted on the 997 boards as I thought 2005's were 997's. I wondered why it looked so much like a 996.
This 2005 CPO is for sale down at Monterey Porsche. They have lowered the price a fair amount. I think they started at $51k. Anyway, now asking $40k. Seems like a decent asking price for a CPO with 53k miles. Not heavily loaded. I like it except the wheels look too small to me but I can fix that. Curious on thoughts on this car? Seems like a good price range coming with the CPO, ya? I guess a further, more complicated/personal question, that's about the same price as you can get an '04 C4S though probably without a CPO. Which is a "better" purchase? Thanks for any help you experts can provide.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
The only 996's with a 2005 model year designation were the Turbo, GT2, and GT3. My guess is they have the wrong VIN or they are mistaken. That car was manufactured in mid 2004 (or before) as it was registered at the end of the 2004 model year (see the Autocheck detail).
wheels are not to small...suspension is too high....
the first pic looks pretty good but then i scrolled down and it looks a little "weathered" and then someone slathered armor-all all over the interior and greased it all up
anyhow have the top looked at closely and the paint....looks a tad rough for the miles, maybe just the pics.
Agree, it doesn't look well cared for. The armor all bath probably covers up more as well. The top looks pretty weathered. I can't tell from the pic, but that rear window looks rather large for the glass top option. Maybe it's just the angle?
The wheels on the car didn't come with the car. The car is wearing sport design 996 wheels and the print out say turbo II wheels.
And the interior does look rough.
Sorry, I have to disagree. I am currently looking at one and when I run the VIN thru the autoatlanta VIN decoder it shows:
Model Year: 2005
Model ID: 996
Engine Code: M96.03
Transmission Code A96.10
3.6l 320hp 6 cyl.
M338 Rear Wheel Drive
i750 Hardtop Delete
VIN is
WP0CA29965S650096
Jeff
Jeff, I assume you're talking about this car:
https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...w-hardtop.html
That is pretty weird - I didn't think they made a NB 996 in 2005.... but hey the VIN matches up !
yes, there are several 2005 996's that I know of - Turbos and GT3s
I just wasn't aware they sold regular narrow body 996 with the regular 3.6L engines - I thought 2005 was when they started to sell the normal narrow body C2 and C4 as 997s....(IN the USA at least...)
That was my impression as well as all the reading I have done. It's odd that there would be both a 996 C2 CAB and 997 C2 CAB for MY 2005. I still don't think something is right here.
I also ran the VIN on CarFax also, came back as a 2005 there as well. First entry date was 10/22/04. The odd part is it says it's AWD not RWD. The autoatlanta VIN decoder has it as RWD. I ended up passing due to an accident prior to the current owner and no info or pics to show the damage, so I assumed the worst and passed. It is currently listed in the cars for sales.
I just found this on the NADA site, note how it lists 911 GT2, GT3, 911 6 cyl 6 speed and down lower it lists 996 911 6 cyl >>>>>
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera gets a major overhaul this model year, but nothing has changed in the way of the Carrera’s performance-oriented reputation or its sleek and minimalist looks. The 911 Carrera gets some ‘news’ this year, including new engines, a newly redesigned transmission, new seating configurations, and new side-body airbags for added safety. The 911 Carrera is offered in a variety of trim levels, in Coupe and Cabriolet body styles with engines ranging from a 315 horsepower 3.6-liter flat 6-cylinder to a 477 horsepower 3.6-liter turbo gas flat 6.
Select a 2005 Porsche 911 trim
911 GT2
2 Door Coupe
911 GT3
2 Door Coupe
911-6 Cyl.-6 Spd.
Cabriolet 2D
Cabriolet 2D S
Coupe 2D
Coupe 2D S
996 911-6 Cyl.
Cabriolet 2D AWD
Cabriolet 2D Carrera
Cabriolet 2D Carrera 4S
Cabriolet 2D S AWD
Coupe 2D Carrera 4S
Coupe 2D Carrera Targa (6 Spd)
Coupe 2D Turbo AWD
Coupe 2D Turbo S AWD
Here's the link:
http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2005/Porsche/911
