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YOUR RESEARCH'98 C2 facelift - value?
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OK, I am getting Ninemeister to check the car out before I make a decision.
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A car data check shows no issues with the car and mileage seems genuine.
Check things like the original colour code sticker
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I'd ask them to remove the front inner carpet and check for things like the original colour code sticker on the inner wing - if there are weld marks on the *inner* wings then the car has had a shunt.
Replace front wings, the headlights, front bumper etc
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The only comment I'd make is WHY did they bother spending so much money replacing both front wings, the headlights, front bumper etc.
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I believe in order to do facelift conversion to a 98 car you need new front wings ( assuming you use Porsche parts)
Check things like the original colour code sticker
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I'd ask them to remove the front inner carpet and check for things like the original colour code sticker on the inner wing - if there are weld marks on the *inner* wings then the car has had a shunt.
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This afternoon I am going to have a look at a black '98 C2 tip in black with grey leather and only 41K on the clock. The car has been facelifted by Essentail styling and now has a C4s front bumper, new headlights, C4s rear bumper and exhaust tips. A car data check shows no issues with the car and mileage seems genuine. The option list isn't brill but can live with the basics.
The chap is looking for £28.500 which seems to be a tad on the high side........or is it?
On the photos he supplied me, the car looks immaculate but we'll see.
Cheers, Martin
Migration info. Legacy thread was 108830
I believe in order to do facelift conversion to a 98 car you need new front wings ( assuming you use Porsche parts)
has the car had new wings?
becareful come resale time, as its got non original parts may not be to everyones taste
Migration info. Legacy thread was 108834
The only comment I'd make is WHY did they bother spending so much money replacing both front wings, the headlights, front bumper etc. - and not spend the money on upgrading to a newer car?
I'd ask them to remove the front inner carpet and check for things like the original colour code sticker on the inner wing - if there are weld marks on the *inner* wings then the car has had a shunt.
Is this the black cab that's been advertised which has been updated?
Philip
Migration info. Legacy thread was 108886
OK, I am getting Ninemeister to check the car out before I make a decision. The seller says he just wanted to update the looks and blimey, it looks the business! JCT have always serviced the car and have all files on record, seems to be genuine.
What happened to the little one with an unfortunate upbringing? One went down for 4 months and the other one.....we are waiting for the trail date. Hey, good old fashioned scouse upbringing!
Anyway, if I buy the car, there will be a wheel clamp or 2, a steering lock and a bollard on the drive......maybe a shotgun in the bedroom!
Good to be back!!!
Migration info. Legacy thread was 108954
Seen the ad, you certainly cant get anything that has that look for less than 35k+ normally so as long as the facelift was done for purely cosmetic reasons and not because of a shunt it could be something of a bargain?
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109067
Its on Autotrader
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?page=1&searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort= 3&hassearched=Y&make=PORSCHE&min_pr=27500&source=0&model=911&max_pr=30000 &agerange=&mileage=0&miles=1500&trim=&keywords=996&postcode=br5+2qe&ukcarsearch_full.x=49&ukcarsearch_full.y=9
second from bottom
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109078
Right, shook hands on the car provided it will pass the inspection and all issues will be rectified prior to handing over the dosh. Question, what is the easiest way to transfer my p/plate from my Merc which is going, to the new 911? Can this be a straight transfer? Never done this before......
Feel quite chuffed now!!!!!
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109087
Cheers, the car actually looks a lot better than the pics on Autotrader. Damn, I feel a lot better now!!! Must celebrate.........bartender........
Migration info. Legacy thread was 109101
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