The Affordable 996 Thread - Page 75

1990C4S · 02-03-2016, 01:56 PM

The C4S is the one 996 model that seems to be holding its value.

I have never driven one, I assume they are quite nice. And I believe, unlike a 964, you can make it RWD only for the summer.

onewhippedpuppy · 02-03-2016, 07:21 PM

The C4S and 996TT is very easy to make 2wd.

Scott R · Scott R's Garage

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Lots of car for not much money.

True. Though the newer (2002+ I think) 986/996 have glass rear convertible top windows with defrost.

It would be neat if I could retrofit that newer glass window. I've had the plastic one replaced twice now.

scottmandue · 02-04-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig T

$25K 2003 C4S 6-Speed with new IMS bearing, new clutch, new tires, turbo brakes, lightweight wheels. Good color combo. This would be a great car if you could pick it up for around $23K.

2003 Porsche C4S Silver

I would maybe like a more interesting color combo (something a little more original than silver/black) but I could live with it

Halm · 02-04-2016, 02:23 PM

What is the mileage, 86,xxx?

onewhippedpuppy · 02-04-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott R

It would be neat if I could retrofit that newer glass window. I've had the plastic one replaced twice now.

You can get a new top for the older cars that has a glass rear window. But the downside is that you have to replace the entire top.

A930Rocket · 02-04-2016, 06:01 PM

What does a new top installed cost?

Rapewta · 02-04-2016, 06:21 PM

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.

onewhippedpuppy · 02-05-2016, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket

What does a new top installed cost?

I honestly have no clue. It is supposed to be fairly labor intensive but not super hard, there are some DIY guides that I have seen on Rennlist.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-05-2016, 05:29 AM

1999 Porsche 996.1 3.4 Engine

1990C4S · 02-05-2016, 06:27 AM

That engine would be an interesting challenge...

Paul_Heery · Paul_Heery's Garage

I thought this would be a good place to post this. A good friend of mine contacted me last night saying that he is considering selling his Porsche. The car is truly a good-weather weekend driver. I wanted to get a few opinions on what the value of his car would be should he decide to sell it.

The car is a 2004 C2 Cabriolet. My friend is the original owner. He took delivery of the car on March 31, 2004. The car is located in Philadelphia. This 996 is immaculate. It has always been garaged and has never seen bad weather. The car is put away all winter, being stored with a battery tender.

All service records have been kept and will be provided to the new owner. Last summer, the 30K service was performed and the tires were replaced. These were both done due to age, not mileage. The car has 24,000 miles, roughly 2,000 per year.

The IMS has NOT been done.

Prod Month: 09/2003

Exterior: Arctic Silver Metallic
Interior: Black Standard Leather
Warranty Start: March 31, 2004 (date of delivery)

Additional Equipment
342 Heated Front Seats
411 18" Lt Alloy Carrera Wheel
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
476 Porsche Stability Management
551 Porsche Windstop (Deflector)
680 Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD Changer (6 Disc)
750 Delete Cabriolet Hardtop
AA Black Standard Leather
CPT Storage Lid Bin W/Porsche Crst
M6A Black Mats - Porsche lettering
P15 Power Seat Package
P74 Xenon Headlamp Package
V9 Black Top
X1 Arctic Silver Metallic
X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes
X71 Aluminum Instrument Dials
Y06 Alum/Lthr Shifter/Brake Handle
Z0997 Custom Tailoring

What do you think that this would bring on the open market?

rfuerst911sc · 02-12-2016, 06:05 AM

No affiliation but this one looks like it has potential.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5441368631.html

1990C4S · 02-12-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_Heery

I thought this would be a good place to post this. A good friend of mine contacted me last night saying that he is considering selling his Porsche. The car is truly a good-weather weekend driver. I wanted to get a few opinions on what the value of his car would be should he decide to sell it.

I would say maybe $22k if he wants to move it...$24 if someone comes along and really wants a low mileage car.

I would list it at $25 but I don't think he will ever see that.