The Affordable 996 Thread

[Noah930]

I'm hoping 996 GT3 prices will continue to drop, as well. Yeah, it and the Turbo models are almost as non-pretty as the M96-motored cars. But that seems to melt away once you're driving the car.

[450knotOffice]

Originally Posted by motion

Congrats on the AA gig! You're commuting out of LAX?

I am on a Delta status binge currently, so DL metal only for me (not PP flying).

Yea, will be commuting to MIA starting late December. For now, It's just to DFW for the training at the Death Star, er, Flight Academy.

[Jandrews]

Originally Posted by Noah930

I'm hoping 996 GT3 prices will continue to drop, as well. Yeah, it and the Turbo models are almost as non-pretty as the M96-motored cars. But that seems to melt away once you're driving the car.

It appears to me that both the GT3 and the Turbo's bottomed out about 2 years ago. You could see VERY nice '04 GT3's in the high $40's and Turbo's in the low $40's. Now, GT3's are high $50's (if you can find one), and Turbo's are in the high $40's. I hesitated and missed the bottom, and now have been sitting watching them climb. It is possible that they come down again, especially the Turbo's, but I think the GT3's will never be in the $40's again (unless you find an ultra-high miler or one that is beaten.

JA

[enzo1]

Porsche 911 Turbo | eBay

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Jandrews

It appears to me that both the GT3 and the Turbo's bottomed out about 2 years ago.

Well then, if that holds true you've saved me a bundle of cash.

[Jandrews]

Originally Posted by enzo1

Porsche 911 Turbo | eBay

That looks to be a VERY nice car for that money!! Red is about last on my list for colors, but wow, that seems to be a good deal, at least on the surface.

Thanks for posting.

JA

[enzo1]

Originally Posted by Jandrews

That looks to be a VERY nice car for that money!! Red is about last on my list for colors, but wow, that seems to be a good deal, at least on the surface.

Thanks for posting.

JA

here's another....'02 silver Porsche 911 996 TT Turbo | eBay

edit: theres 43 turbos for sale on ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Porsche+911&makeval=Porsche&Model%2520Year=1999%7C2000%7C2001%7C2002%7C2003%7C 2004&_osacat=6001&modelval=911&_dmpt=US_Cars_Trucks&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.XPorsche+ 911+turbo&_nkw=Porsche+911+turbo&_sacat=6001&_from=R40

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by Jandrews

That looks to be a VERY nice car for that money!! Red is about last on my list for colors, but wow, that seems to be a good deal, at least on the surface.
Thanks for posting.
JA

I'd jump on it for the current bid price, but can't count your chickens with 7 days of bidding to go......Seems like $40K+ is the going rate for a 996 Turbo?

[enzo1]

01 39,000 or best offer.....
Porsche 911 911 Turbo | eBay

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Jandrews

It appears to me that both the GT3 and the Turbo's bottomed out about 2 years ago. You could see VERY nice '04 GT3's in the high $40's and Turbo's in the low $40's. Now, GT3's are high $50's (if you can find one), and Turbo's are in the high $40's. I hesitated and missed the bottom, and now have been sitting watching them climb. It is possible that they come down again, especially the Turbo's, but I think the GT3's will never be in the $40's again (unless you find an ultra-high miler or one that is beaten.

JA

There's still a bunch of nice turbos in the $40k range. GT3s are scarce but still seem to be in the $50k ballpark. That's basically my dream car and I agree, I don't see them selling for less.

[speeder]

I'll take one in silver w/black guts, black/black would be second choice. With a 996tt that's just had its oil changed on time, you're talking about a true super car with no known mechanical weaknesses that I'm aware of. Night and day from earlier Porsche models, it's 3x stronger.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Quote de scottmandue

This one is interesting too...



Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 2 Door | eBay

damn you



ok, why shouldn't I buy this car? Looks like it has the LMS upgrade and is street legal/track ready.



Like I need another car...



Sadly, if I sell the two basses I have on the market right now, it would just about cover the car

That's a nice looking car. I sent him some questions earlier in the week and he never replied. Probably worth looking into if you are local.

[Vipergrün]

Originally Posted by speeder

I'll take one in silver w/black guts, black/black would be second choice. With a 996tt that's just had its oil changed on time, you're talking about a true super car with no known mechanical weaknesses that I'm aware of. Night and day from earlier Porsche models, it's 3x stronger.

Does the Turbo not suffer from the same IMS issues? Or does it use the same block as the GT2/3?

[Noah930]

Turbo and GT2/GT3 all use the Metzger-based block from the GT1.

[speeder]

Yep. Completely different animal from an M96 car. I've yet to hear even anecdotal stories of engine failures in one.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Vipergrün

Does the Turbo not suffer from the same IMS issues? Or does it use the same block as the GT2/3?

Rock solid.

[motion]

Originally Posted by 450knotOffice

Yea, will be commuting to MIA starting late December. For now, It's just to DFW for the training at the Death Star, er, Flight Academy.

We're renting an apartment in Miami Beach end of next summer.... we'll have to meet up!

[450knotOffice]

Absolutely.

[1990C4S]

▆ ▆1999 Porsche 911 Silver 6-Cylinder

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/ctd/4057676066.html

[djmcmath]

I picked up a daily-driven '99 C2 for $18K. The PPI showed that it needed a bunch of "minor maintenance," including a transmission bearing and some spark plug tube oil seals, but nothing significant. That may seem pricey, but in my searching in the DC Metro area, everything was at least a few $K more expensive than elsewhere.

She's cosmetically imperfect, and some people may complain about the headlights, but she'll make a GREAT track car.