Nice 996 for sale

[Joe K]

My friend wants to buy it. Do you think it's a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Porsche-911-Carrera-Coupe-w-Tiptronic-Low-Miles-/130764115961?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e72260ff9

[jennbabesurf]

love that color

[DaveBerry]

I would not buy a 996 without having a Pre-Purchase Inspection!

[Cannonball996]

if the PPI checks out checks out and and he can provide service records that prove the 60K mile service, then its a good deal. but with out the records the price seems a bit high.

[KNS]

Nice, clean car but the price is a bit on the high side for a 1999-2001 car.

[jennbabesurf]

the reserve price is high but the current price would work at 14K

[Joe K]

Actually that's not the reserve price that you see, it's the Buy-It-Now price. I found out that the reserve price is $21,000, and that's a great price. The seller does have the records for the 60K mile service, and he will let the buyer call the dealer where all of the service records/history can be double-verified. Blue Book price is right around 22K, and with all of the new parts, new wheels, and new tires, that car looks like a steal at the reserve price of $21,000

[tonythetarga]

you should check the one posted on the classified page (link below). It has a fresh Jake Raby/LN sleeved engine with IMS upgrade for $17.9k. I think a much better deal for a 3.4 car anywhere.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/705887-1999-996-911-95-000-miles-ims-retrofit.html

[KNS]

The red car with the work done by LN is a great deal, I agree, a much better deal than the one posted at the top of this thread.

I'm not a red car fan otherwise I'd be seriously considering it!

[Joe K]

The engine on the red car is modified now, and no longer stock. I wouldn't trust it. That kind of 3rd party after-market engine mod makes a car lose value. Besides, anyone who puts Continental tires on a Porsche has a few screws loose in my opinion, and that red paint looks weird.

[white99c2]

I'm with you guys. Jump on the Red one, it's a steal!

[tonythetarga]

Originally Posted by Joe K

The engine on the red car is modified now, and no longer stock. I wouldn't trust it. That kind of 3rd party after-market engine mod makes a car lose value. Besides, anyone who puts Continental tires on a Porsche has a few screws loose in my opinion, and that red paint looks weird.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion...but anyone who knows 996's also knows that a Jake Raby built engine is much better than a factory original engine, has thicker cylinder walls and is an upgrade from original ADDING value not losing it...but then again, it's just my opinion.

[KNS]

I'd take a Jake Raby built engine any day over a Porsche factory replacement.

And my 84 Carrera has Continental tires on it...

[LuckyRR]

Continental tires were OEM on 996's....

[mattdillon]

Originally Posted by Joe K

My friend wants to buy it. Do you think it's a good deal?

Porsche : 911 Carrera Coupe 2-Door in Porsche | eBay Motors

Joe K, Is your friend looking for a particular model or color. I don't have mine for sale but I'm wanting to get a 993 or 964 & I will have to make room for it. I have a very very nice 02' blk/blk 996 60k miles, if he wants to see some pics let me know & I could furnish as many as he wants. Thanks!

[mattdillon]

Originally Posted by KNS

The red car with the work done by LN is a great deal, I agree, a much better deal than the one posted at the top of this thread.

I'm not a red car fan otherwise I'd be seriously considering it!

To me red just doesn't look like it belongs on a 996 or a 997, at least not like it does on the 964's! jmo

[sparky rowan]

The red car would be my choice I had a red 928 S4 and it was a real attention getter. Unfortunately, the police liked the red also