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GWN7 05-30-2014 07:08 PM
What am I not seeing? No bids?
 
Saw this car yesterday and there are no bids. What am I missing? Video points out all the minor imperfections. Miles seem right. Price is ok? What's wrong with this car? :)

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 2 Door | eBay

Steve Carlton 05-30-2014 07:21 PM
Maybe buyers are contacting him directly with offers over $14K as he solicited.

HardDrive 05-30-2014 07:24 PM
Simply not a very desirable car.

Nostril Cheese 05-30-2014 07:27 PM
Its a 996 with an auto, ugly chrome rims and a bad upholstery job.

Steve Carlton 05-30-2014 08:45 PM
How could this car not be worth more than $11,000? The guy seems like a straight shooter, although he thinks paint chips can be "compounded out." He mentioned that a dealer privately confirmed the IMS bearing and water pump was done. Should be easy enough to have another dealer confirm that. I'm sure the seller is getting some action at $14,000 and above.

How much is one of these worth in a better color? The mileage is nice and low. The chrome wheels can't be a big deal to replace.

pa911 05-30-2014 11:13 PM
The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet, rental, and/or lease vehicle. 7 different owners.

onewhippedpuppy 05-31-2014 03:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Carlton (Post 8091730)
Maybe buyers are contacting him directly with offers over $14K as he solicited.
Yup. I've sold several cars on Ebay without ever getting a bid. It's great for free national advertising, frankly I prefer to not deal with the Ebay BS and sell outside of them anyway.

Quote:
Originally Posted by HardDrive (Post 8091733)
Simply not a very desirable car.
Cab, tip, chrome 17" wheels, basically no options. The 996 doesn't get much less desirable.

1990C4S 05-31-2014 05:19 AM
Tiptronic cabs are the cheapest 996's. The trophy wives have moved on.

sand_man 05-31-2014 06:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 8091969)
Cab, tip, chrome 17" wheels, basically no options. The 996 doesn't get much less desirable.
Not to be a hater, but that about sums it.

scottmandue 05-31-2014 07:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese (Post 8091737)
Its a 996 with an auto, ugly chrome rims and a bad upholstery job.
Don't hold back... tell us how you really feel!

If I had $11K burning a hole in wallet I would be tempted... wheel are an easy change out.

However I have vowed that my next sports car will have a stick and probably a hard top. I was fantasy surfing autotrader yesterday (Porsche=under $15,000) and was turning my nose up at the tips, also interesting what you can get for $11K

Nostril Cheese 05-31-2014 07:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Carlton (Post 8091827)
The mileage is nice and low.
Thats actually a bad thing on these engines. They dont like to be babied.

M.D. Holloway 05-31-2014 10:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1990C4S (Post 8092027)
Tiptronic cabs are the cheapest 996's. The trophy wives have moved on.
add a turbo and you have the car I covet...keep in mind I own a 77 Targa, yup, I'm a 'untouchable' lover! :)

Mark Wilson 05-31-2014 01:59 PM
That thing is an aborted fetus. 99 car with a 02-05 front clip and just horrible panel gaps.

onewhippedpuppy 06-01-2014 06:19 AM
Good catch, I didn't notice that it was a 1999. That car probably has some stories....

GWN7 06-01-2014 09:06 AM
|Looks like there has been a price increase. Was $11k opening bid, now $12,900. Still 0 bids

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