YOUR RESEARCH2nd Attempt at buying a 996 - the saga continues
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So I found a good looking 996.2 in Kent (was good on paper with all the right Specs 72K miles). Got an full inspection + Scope test down the bores... £470 paid out Guess what.... Cylinder 4 scored - engine not running smoothly and soot in the spark plug... SOOOOO gutted (again) - will I never be a 996 owner? Greg
Hi Greg At least it has a positive in as much as you still want to own a 996 whereas if you had purchased this one you would probably never want to SEE another one let alone buy one.
Good point Kev... So I passed on the Inspection report to the seller - as a good will gesture - he must be gutted I thought. Now I see its back for sale online at the original price -.... not sure I could do that.
I would have loved to have seen his acting skills when you told him 'oh no you're joking how awful!!' I bet he knew something was up hence the sale. Awful. You did well to get away with not buying it well done!
Was he a garage inSwanley?
Private seller
Buy through the club if possible, a known car Good Luck
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