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Why do 1999s dominate the used market?

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If you have the ability to DIY maintenance and repair work the 996 can be a good value.
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POST 1Original post

I am looking to get into a beater AWD 911 for a project rally car (fun only, no competition) in a few months. I notice the low-price end of the used 911 market is almost all 1999 models. Why is this? Did they have some notorious problem?

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ya.. its called the IMS bearing issue.. and the fugly looking tear drop lights..1999 is the first year the 911 went to liquid cooled.. they had quite a bit of problems..here and there.. Lemon

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996's are the redheaded bastard in the 911's timeline. If you want a 996, get the Turbo, it doesn't have the IMS issue, and obviously is awd. The "runny egg" headlights is a subjective taste issue, and the interiors look very dated in comparison to 997. You can probably find a 997 C4S with mid/lower miles for mid 30's.

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As noted 996 is currently the least desirable 911 and 99s are the oldest hence lowest price. The early 996s likely have a dual row IMSB and less likely to fail. The rear main seal, RMS, was highly likely to leak in the 99s. Although most should have been addressed by now. If you have the ability to DIY maintenance and repair work the 996 can be a good value. Otherwise they can be expensive to run.

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