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The 'right' 996 derivation?

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2000 / 2001 model year vintage, which I am led to believe used a larger engine.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

[8|] I have had a Boxster for a year now (my first Porsche), and at some point intend to upgrade to a 996 as / when funds permit. I have been chattting with fellow PCGB 996 owners and the consensus seems to be that if you can afford to, you should buy the facelifted 996 model of c. 2000 / 2001 model year vintage, which I am led to believe used a larger engine. What I want to know is, do other members agree, and if so can someone please confirm what the earliest version would be, I am guessing at 2000, X reg, 3.6 litre engine. Replies / advice welcome. David

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The 3.6 'facelift' 996 models were introduced for the 2002 MY, the first cars being registered in late 2001 (51). These models are better in a number of key areas, but you get what you pay for. A really nice 3.4 can be found for c.£40k. Most 3.6s would start at £45 -50k.

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Thanks guys, this is very helpful. At least I know where the goalposts are and I also know that I will have somewhere to put my bottle of orange juice! Other comments still welcomed. In case anyone is looking to sell theirs now, pleaes note that I do not expect to be buying for a few months yet.

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