This looks like a huge amount of car for the money - lower mile 996tt cab. Why is the price so low? Is it the Tip that kills it?

Love the Lapis Blue - but obviously I'm biased.

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | eBay

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1436899439.jpg

61K miles, Tip, light color interiors wear faster, possible not much known history, quick sale needed, etc. It could be a number of things. But as Matt has said in this thread, 60k miles should not scare anyone with these Turbos. PCA magazine just did a story of a 500K mile 996TT with a Tip, and if i remember correctly the g-box was the only thing they didn't touch!

I just picked up this '03 two weeks ago. 22,100 miles, full history from two previous owners, both were commercial pilots, traded in for a Cayman GTS. X73 suspension with engine mounts installed and aligned by a Porsche Premier dealer, black interior, heated sports seats, sunroof (sorry Matt), short shift kit, Europipe "Quiet" exhaust (a little louder than stock but not Ricey). $49K cash. I am really happy with this car. I can't believe I was so hard-headed before as to not consider one due to it being a 996. Never liked the interior or headlights, but it has grown on me very, very fast. It would make very little sense spending $15K to $20K more for a 50K mile 997TT.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1436901937.jpg

^^^^^ Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Gorgeous.

I am thinking that in the next year maybe 2 I shall be in the 996TT TIP...

Seriously, wtf?????

Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 2 Door | eBay

This, on the other hand....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-2dr-Carrera-Turbo-6-Speed-Manual-/261965483994?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cfe5c0fda&i tem=261965483994

A nice, well cared for 2002 cab for anyone looking for a drop top.

Nice 2002 Cab in S. FL.

That's a good looking car, but $24,500 is optimistic for a cab. Especially without the IMS done...

That could be. I've known the owner for over 10 years. He's an enthusiast who has taken very good care of the car. He knows everyone will ask about the IMS and would have addressed it if the clutch had needed a rebuild but it didn't. He priced it a little below what he has seen others advertised for so we'll see how it goes. There's always room for haggling. If he's aiming high, he can adjust expectations.

Nice car but there is nothing rare about it and the ad is full of run on sentences and pointless hyperbole and why are you SHOUTING at me?:cool:

I'm sorry but used car guys who type in all caps can't be trusted..... Seems like they say anything type just from reading his ad.

http://1-photos4.ebizautos.com/12172/13620804/13620804_9_400.jpg
Unlike the coupes with nice hips the cabs have big butts

I've recently started going through this thread. A turbo 996 would be my first choice but the C4S seems attractive as well. What's the opinion on this as advertised?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1437576867.jpg

2004 Seal Grey Metallic over Black full leather $27,500

6spd manual
AWD
3.6L w/315hp
92250 miles

Porsche enthusiast owned, this C4S is in excellent condition inside and out. It is a completely original car that features the following options from the factory:

Porsche Base Model 83,400.00
342 Heated Front Seats 410.00
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 175.00
680 Bose High End Sound Package 795.00
692 Remote CD Changer (6 Disc) 715.00
982 Supple Leather Front and Rear 395.00
AH Black Full Leather/Alcantara Headliner0.00
M6A Black Mats - Porsche lettering 115.00
P74 Xenon Headlamp Package 1,090.00
X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes 765.00
X71 Aluminum Instrument Dials 855.00
XRC 18" Sport Techno Wheel 2,860.00
Y1 Seal Grey Metallic 0.00
Total Options 8,175.00
Total Charges 765.00
Total Order 92,340.00

Additional upgrades include:

Full tint from new
Full front end Xpel clear film protection
Powder coated Sport Techno wheels

Recent maintenance includes:

IMS update and new tires 7k miles ago
New clutch 70k miles
Recent alternator and battery
Tie rod, lower control arm, transmission cable bushings, drive shaft bushing etc.
New Cat/O2 sensor
Newer tires

Maintenance records available

I'm still so confused on this IMS "update" issue. I have a 99' and have had two mechanics mention now that I shouldn't do the update, "not worth it for my year." If I thought it was a must I would drop the transmission and do it today, but I have a dealer installed clutch about 20k ago and it's perfect. The 996 has about 72k miles on it at this point, and I don't really worry about this. Am I crazy?

Seems $5k high to me...but it's a nice looking car.

jhynesrockmtn
I recently purchased almost that identical car (sans the wheels)from a fellow pelicanite.Mine is a 2005.(don't see the year on the one you are looking at)After buying tires I have about that in mine.They are beautiful cars and if you drive it you will buy it! I let my 29 yo son drive it yesterday. I have never seen him with such a shat eating grin! All he could say was wow.I think that car cured him of his Mustang fever.
Davehttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1437585987.jpg

Scott,
You might find this helpful.
Dave

IMS Bearing - The Full Story | Oregon Region Porsche Club of America

Well it looks like I'm right at the mark mileage wise to replace the IMS then. Guess I'll need to put some time aside to get it done.

Thanks!