The Affordable 996 Thread

[aigel]

Originally Posted by Schumi

I think the 996 is a great example of a car that has pricing based on the simple fact that we're all refusing to pay more than such low prices for these kind of examples- there are other markets out there where the cars SHOULD by all means be cheaper but they are traded at ridiculous prices still because people keep paying what sellers are asking!

I don't think there is such a mechanism. What is behind this behavior is simply demand and supply. A "refusal" to pay more has to do with the fact that you have a glut of 996 to chose from on the market. Compared to air cool cars - there are now more want ads than f/s ads on many of the models.

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[strupgolf]

Originally Posted by LSA

Thanks for the tip Matt, I checked them out but unfortunately they don't have a full front bumper like I want.

In the spirit of things here's another 911 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet in a cool color, close to brg

Its a great color combo but owner said "everything has been replaced, engine, drivetrain, interior, wheels, etc etc. He bought it from his good friend who had a box of reciepts. But, yea right, his wife misplaced the box and he cant find it. I've heard this over the years. But it does look like a nice car, I'd like to have it.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by aigel

I don't think there is such a mechanism. What is behind this behavior is simply demand and supply. A "refusal" to pay more has to do with the fact that you have a glut of 996 to chose from on the market. Compared to air cool cars - there are now more want ads than f/s ads on many of the models.

G

Yup, simple supply and demand. Porsche built more 996s than any prior 911, and they are relatively new so there are lots of nice cars to choose from. In 20 years when many of them have been crashed or parted out you might see a slight upswing like the 944s, 914s, and 928s seem to be experiencing, but I don't ever see them as collector cars. The only exception to that statement would be the rare cars like the GT3 and GT2, which don't seem to be getting any cheaper.

Originally Posted by strupgolf

Its a great color combo but owner said "everything has been replaced, engine, drivetrain, interior, wheels, etc etc. He bought it from his good friend who had a box of reciepts. But, yea right, his wife misplaced the box and he cant find it. I've heard this over the years. But it does look like a nice car, I'd like to have it.

No receipts = didn't happen.

[Shifter]

Looks nice, but who knows what it is hiding. 127k for under 14k

1999 PORSCHE CARRERA 2

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Shifter

Looks nice, but who knows what it is hiding. 127k for under 14k

1999 PORSCHE CARRERA 2

I have never seen the GT3 style speaker delete lower door panels on a normal Carrera before.

[1990C4S]

Suspiciously cheap:

Porsche 911 911 6 Speed | eBay

Nice colour:

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 2 Door | eBay

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Unfortunately a Tip, but a lot of car for the money.

2003 Porsche 911 turbo .. 996tt

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Unfortunately a Tip, but a lot of car for the money.

2003 Porsche 911 turbo .. 996tt

Paging Lubey...

[porsche4life]

Anybody need me to go check that out? Please say yes!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Anybody need me to go check that out? Please say yes!

I sent Mike a PM, that sure looks like what he was wanting.

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Unfortunately a Tip, but a lot of car for the money.

2003 Porsche 911 turbo .. 996tt

I likey!!!

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Anybody need me to go check that out? Please say yes!

Go for it! Let me know what you think. Not many pics and sans details on any issues (if there are any that is)...

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by M.D. Holloway

Go for it! Let me know what you think. Not many pics and sans details on any issues (if there are any that is)...

I probably could on Saturday.. Going to be on the road all week.

If you call about it let him know you have someone in town that could come check it out.

Because if I show up saying I've got a friend out of town interested, I can bet he'll blow me off as some young punk tire kicker.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Because if I show up saying I've got a friend out of town interested, I can bet he'll blow me off as some young punk tire kicker.

Not if you show up in an electric green Bug.

Seriously, if you then non-offendingly show him you know more about a 996tt than he does, he'll wipe that smug off his face soon enough.

[1990C4S]

Looks a little nasty inside...mildew?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/793738-fs-1999-porsche-996-911-roller-5-900-a.html

Not a fan of the rims, but look like a nice car:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/793718-2000-911-sale.html

[porsche4life]

Quote de porsche4life

Because if I show up saying I've got a friend out of town interested, I can bet he'll blow me off as some young punk tire kicker.

Not if you show up in an electric green Bug.



Seriously, if you then non-offendingly show him you know more about a 996tt than he does, he'll wipe that smug off his face soon enough.

Dude, it's snobsdale, they have the smug surgically implanted there!

[Rusty914s]

I'd love to buy an amphibious 911...

QUOTE=1990C4S;7878562]Looks a little nasty inside...mildew?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/793738-fs-1999-porsche-996-911-roller-5-900-a.html
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What do you guys think of this car? Nice color and low miles, pricy but that can be worked out...don't like 5 owners..

White 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera only 44K Miles! Xmas Gift? $29,500 OBO

[BReif61]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

Looks a little nasty inside...mildew?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/793738-fs-1999-porsche-996-911-roller-5-900-a.html

Not a fan of the rims, but look like a nice car:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/793718-2000-911-sale.html

I had the same questions about the first car. And I have no idea what would possess someone to check the box for the wood interior on a 911. That just ruins the interior.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Rusty914s

What do you guys think of this car? Nice color and low miles, pricy but that can be worked out...don't like 5 owners..

White 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera only 44K Miles! Xmas Gift? $29,500 OBO

So overpriced I wouldn't even consider it.

[gtc]

Black on black 996 with Aerokit and Carbon interior package for $16,900... seems ok?

1999 Porsche Carrera Sport 911/996 w/ GT3 Aero kit