The Affordable 996 Thread

[cmccuist]

This looks like a scam - no mileage or location.

996tt - 29k

[rattlsnak]

Best deal for the best 996 out there....

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/1045085-2003-996-w-upgrades.html

[wildthing]

Love the wheels... GLWS!

[willtel]

Now we can all talk trash about Marc's car!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-porsche-911-carrera-6/

BaT comment threads are always interesting.

[GWN7]

Originally Posted by willtel

Now we can all talk trash about Marc's car!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-porsche-911-carrera-6/

BaT comment threads are always interesting.

What a bunch of whinny no money snivelers . "Ooohhh I don't like this or that" ... "Look he took a picture of his finger"

If it was my car I'd give them the whole finger instead of just the end. Don't like something, don't bid but keep your yap shut or ask a reasonable question.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by GWN7

What a bunch of whinny no money snivelers . "Ooohhh I don't like this or that" ... "Look he took a picture of his finger"

If it was my car I'd give them the whole finger instead of just the end. Don't like something, don't bid but keep your yap shut or ask a reasonable question.

My several experiences with BaT have been pretty negative. Certain cars seem to bring good money but they arrogantly push for hyper low reserves and strongly moderate posts to limit your feedback. Personally I like to browse the site but doubt I’ll list with them again.

Good luck Marc, nice 996!

[rattlsnak]

Thanks! And it has been tough to not respond back to some of those weenies.. lol..

[jhynesrockmtn]

Good luck with the sale. I love browsing the site. You have to realize it's not a Porsche enthusiast site and you will get stupid comments/questions. The sellers who respond in a knowledgeable way but don't get into the muck with the few idiots do the best. I had a friend list his longhood 911 that was gorgeous through a dealer in our town on BAT who got nasty with some of the stupid questions and it pretty much shut the bidding down and the car didn't sell.

[Halm]

Forgetting for a moment the idiot comments on BAT, I think this will be a very interesting auction. Personally, I am not familiar with Lone Star but I sold my 996 several years ago.

This is the first time I have heard of a "top-end" on a M96 motor. So Marc's car falls between a typical 996 with a used replacement motor (no extra value) and one with a Raby motor (nice premium). Wonder how that will be valued???

Also, FWIW, the Porsche Tequipment roll bar is the best you can get as far a bolt in's. Super nice. I had one in my 996.

[rattlsnak]

Sold!! Squeeked $24.5 out of it in the final 5 minute bidding war!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Congrats! I think that's a very fair price.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Congrats on the sale. I watched that one and you seemed to have the right bidders involved.

[enzo1]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-porsche-911-carrera-7/

[scottmandue]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-porsche-911-carrera-20/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-911-carrera-14/

[A930Rocket]

$11,000 for a 2001 996.

It’s a tip with high miles, but looks good.

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-porsche-911/6657527007.html

[WPOZZZ]

That is a superb looking car!

[Tervuren]

I'd be over there if it were a manual.

[A930Rocket]

BTW, no affiliation. I just happened to see it yesterday.

[speeder]

I’m in the Uptown area of Minneapolis right now and could look at this for someone. It’s probably a bit of a toilet but I’ll also bet you could get it for a lot less.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/2002-porsche-turbo/6652894018.html

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by speeder

I’m in the Uptown area of Minneapolis right now and could look at this for someone. It’s probably a bit of a toilet but I’ll also bet you could get it for a lot less.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/2002-porsche-turbo/6652894018.html

That's a guy on Rennlist who has been dropping the price so he can get something else. Hasn't had the car long. Decent deal at $24K, but he's also written that it's off the market. Hard to know what's going on with him. Miles don't mean much on those cars as far as engines & transmissions, but a bunch of ancillary stuff can add up fast.