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Five years ago I purchased a 2 owner 996. All service records. 69K. Arizona and Nevada.
Perfect 6sp coupe. However, as soon as I drove it home I performed the 60K maint. Not done by the second owner. Shame on him.
The original owner, a doctor in Arizona drove it for approx. 10 yrs and a Marine Lt. drove it
another twenty thousand miles. Changed the oil but not much else.
The second owner took good care of the 911 but couldn't turn a wrench or spent money at
a independent or dealer.
No matter. I performed all the 60K and more. New pads @ four corners.
New water pump. New Oil goose neck. Changed the transmission oil. Cleaned out the debris behind the radiators.
Replaced the window regulators and motors, ignition barrel and a lot of other small items.
So yea... you can get a nice early water cooled 911 and enjoy it for less than 20K but you are going to have to throw some coin at it to keep it right.
I love the car and don't drive it as much as I did during the first couple years but it is sitting the
garage with a charged battery waiting for the next trip around Lake Tahoe.
Has it appreciated? No. Do I care? No. Is it fun to drive? Yes.
Just maybe in ten years from now... one of my kids will get it and by then it might be worth more than I got it for. Doesn't really matter.
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