Need opinions on a 996.

[HardDrive]

I've been eyeing this car all winter. Cheap, looks clean. I have not laid eye on it yet. I pinged the guy today, and asked him if he might be open to a trade for my Mach 1 Mustang + some cash. He is. Obviously condition will play in to this big time.

Given what is presented in the ad, thoughts about price?

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/2003-porsche-911-carrera-996/6434833084.html

[HardDrive]

[rattlsnak]

Has the IMS, AOS and RMS been done? If not, plan to spend an extra $3-4K..

[Nickshu]

Yes IMS, AOS, RMS plus many other maintenance items.

These are all $25-30K cars. You either pay up front, or spend the difference getting them up to speed.

[onewhippedpuppy]

The Aerokit really does wonders for a 996 and is relatively rare, and Seal Gray (I think) is a great color. Sport Classic wheels are also optional but suck to clean. No other info on options, looks to have standard seats. The tiptronic will hurt the value when selling, probably why it hasn’t sold yet. I think the price is reasonable, I’d probably start at $15k and work my way up considering he’s had it listed for a long time.

Ask if it has had the 60k service done, that’s plugs, filters, transmission fluid, oil change. The parts are cheap if you DIY but it’s pricey at the dealership, it’s a good negotiating point.

[Nickshu]

The car has the same individual body options as mine...Widened rockers and Carrera rear spoiler. Unfortunately Porsche dropped the Aerokit option on the 996.2 in favor of individual options but they no longer offered the Aerokit front bumper. Since the headlight cutouts into the bumper are different you can't add the 996.1 aerokit bumper which IMO looks beautiful on these cars...however a GT3 front lip looks great and is easy to add.

Hard to tell from the photo angle but it sits low enough it might have M030 sport suspension. This plus the Rigid Chassis option if it has it (mine does) really makes the car feel planted.

I agree, bummer on the tiptronic, nobody wants those.

The 3.6L engine in the .2 cars had many improvements such as getting rid of the plastic spark plug tubes and other minor design annoyances.

[HardDrive]

"I agree, bummer on the tiptronic, nobody wants those."

Except me.

[NutmegCarrera]

I’d do it.
Worst case - it’s an awesome daily driver for less than a civic.

[Nickshu]

"I agree, bummer on the tiptronic, nobody wants those."

Except me.

Sorry I was referring to resale demand as pointed out by Matt in the post above mine, if it's what you want then go for it!!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Yup, if it's what you want/need then go for it! Just take that into account for resale value. My S8 has a tip, and while I'd still prefer a stick it's a good slushbox.

[sugarwood]

Is that his '69 Camaro?

Looks like a really good deal

[911boost]

Does it have the Bose amp?

Do a search for MOST, it’s a pita to change the stereo if so.....

[wolds]

I'm in Columbus and own a 2003 C4S. If you want a second set of eyeballs on give me a shout. I am a member of MORPCA

[onewhippedpuppy]

2002+ are all MOST, only really an issue if you want to seriously upgrade the audio. You can even add Bluetooth and USB without much trouble.

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by wolds

I'm in Columbus and own a 2003 C4S. If you want a second set of eyeballs on give me a shout. I am a member of MORPCA

Nice of you to offer, but I'm in Upper Arlington, I think I'm closer than you are.

[pwd72s]

The Mustang Gods will never forgive you...

[GothingNC]

99 996 without the aerokit in NC for $12K

Higher miles but has A/C issue but quite of bit of recent maint, along with the RMS/IMS

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/porschespeed/6493750272.html

Last price drop before i part it out.

1999 porsche 911
condition: good
cylinders: 6 cylinders
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: manual
99 Porsche 911, NOT perfect but a solid ,good running driving ,clean title car ,i have a Carfax here in hand.
Silver, black int , sunroof.
Has 140k mi (thats less than 7500mi a year!)
3.4 engine , 6 speed, good tires, just did rear main seal and ims bearing.
The following has been done within the last 1500mi or 1 year..
NGK spark plugs
Stainless brake hoses
Starter
Battery
Oil change
Interior is clean and shows only very minor wear.
Engine runs great , no smoke no leak.
Bypass mod on mufflers sounds great but not loud.
Has some minor dings and scratches and the front bumper has been painted but looks nice for its age and miles.
AC needs recharge and the cruise control wont hold.
$12000.00 firm
NO trades local pickup CASH ONLY

[sc_rufctr]

Looks OK but you really can't make a proper assessment without seeing it in person.

How far away is the car?

[GothingNC]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Looks OK but you really can't make a proper assessment without seeing it in person.

How far away is the car?

It is in Eastern NC, about 2 1/2 hours east of Raleigh.

I have no interest in a 996, next Porsche I plan on acquiring is a post 2009 Cayman.