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UPDATE: Turns out the car has 260K miles. Carfax shows 239K documented miles 6 years ago and owner says 21K miles on new odometer. My mechanic says the car runs well but will need a top end in the not too distant future.

I still like the car and I am not afraid of high miles, however, the price has to be right. Thinking low $30K's due to mileage and engine needs.

Thoughts on price based on new information would be appreciated.
Low $30s makes sense. In my experience, at that mileage you can expect some maintenance issues like rear wheel bearings (kinda pricey) and front torsion bar bushings. And of course, a "top end" can turn into a 'while you're in there' spending scenario...

From a forward planning standpoint, I always tell the people I'm advising that if you buy a 200K-mile 911, expect it's yours forever. The pool of buyers for high mileage 911s is not large.
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