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although I can understand why these are becoming hard cars to recommend due to the shere technical ability where there are fewer non OPC's who can look after them...
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Repair costs should be balanced against depreciation
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These extra repair costs should be balanced against depreciation which is generally the highest cost of motoring.
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although I can understand why these are becoming hard cars to recommend due to the shere technical ability where there are fewer non OPC's who can look after them...
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could someone point me in the right direction on a couple of topics, a. what can i expect to get for approx £20 - £22k in a 996 auto, phillip raby has said he would not touch a 996 at this price but her indoors would have my life if i spent anymore. b. what should i be looking for in respect of service history and should i buy trade as opposed to private. would appreciate any help :?
I listen to Phil, or 'er indoors will have your neck when the maintenance bills come in. Seriously you may get very lucky at this price level, but more likely you will get trouble. An extra few grand will be worth it in the long run.
My advice would be :- get a divorce, take half of all she owes you, sell all her shoes and get a top nick 996 for approx. £45-50k.
Howzat sound? :wink:
I reckon you could probably find a decent 996 in that range, if you are not fussy on colour combos and don't mind a high-miler.
Prob is you will prob end up spending a fortune on pre-purchase inspections (about £300 a pop from memory?) to sort the wheat from the chaff, and therefore, if lets say it took you 10 checks before you found a decent one, you could have spent the extra £3000 on the car, and put you into a better league of car in the first place.
Use that logic to swing her indoors (I did!!) and you'll be laughing :wink:
In my experience, these cars are expensive regardless of price. Routine maintenance is probably more expensive with an official car as you are tied to main dealers.
Tyres and consumables are the same.
The difference is if engine/gearbox detonates which is on a 996 an entirely random event (others may disagree). These extra repair costs should be balanced against depreciation which is generally the highest cost of motoring.
Then again, its only money and the whole thing is offset against the enjoyment of driving and owning.
What price do you put on memories?
hhmmmmm nought wrong with early 996 Auto's, so no reason a well looked after one will be fine
although I can understand why these are becoming hard cars to recommend due to the shere technical ability where there are fewer non OPC's who can look after them... although didnt they say that about the 964, which are all fine now !
a PPI is vital, just let us know what you find
Gave 24grand for mine 12 month agoin a private sale and it has been the best dough ive spent since the divorce! You should have see her face when i pulled up at some lightsalong side the x with a young bird on board. a picture. WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY....... unfortunatly the young chick was just a girl from the office who need a lift home.....ah memorys.
Back to the thread - i agree ...get rid of the wife.
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