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Im in the same boat with you. I've posted a similar topic before and what I took away from it was two things:
It can be a great DD, but it's not a very Porsche like experience. It is plasticy, muted, and not as visceral as earlier versions nor as refined as newer versions.
And aside from the IMS issue, one poster noted that he wouldn't even wish a 996 on his worst enemy. He said the integrity of the build is shorty at best.
So in review, what I got out of it was that as a car, one with a good bit of performance and comfort, it's a pretty good deal and something to consider. As a Porsche however, it is the worst 911 made so far and prices reflect that sentiment. With that said, some people love their 996s.
So if you are looking to get into the 911 world, and join PCA, etc. this will do the trick, but it's the worst experience you may have with Porsche. But compared to most anything else you can find for $18k.....It's hard to beat.
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