Wow, they'd sooner auction it than take your $40k? Or was it already there and they're just letting it play out?

-V

 

I think the car was already at the auction. I have several options at this point, which I'm weighing. I will likely need to let things play out with the auction though.

 

Best of luck, I bought an 02 with 16k miles in immaculate condition with some desirable updates for less than the dealer is asking here, but not much. The nice low mileage mostly stock ones with full history do cost more and for some buyers they are worth it.

 

I plan to use the car as an all weather daily driver, so low miles or perfection or even upgrades for that matter aren't that important to me.

solid mechanicals and decent appearance are my primary concerns.

 

Given that, I wouldn't be afraid of a clean 50-60K mile car at all, but I wouldn't pay more than low 40's for it. There are a few list members with cars for sale that are local to NJ - you might want to consider those. I'd contact http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...3-jg-996t.html - I looked at his car and liked it, good seller and great history - with some minor cosmetic work it might fit your needs.

Best of luck with the search!

 

sadly none of these cars have brown interiors. Not interested in black or gray.

thanks though.

 

If you are set on brown that will limit the options quite a bit. I like White/Brown(tan) myself. The one I noted above is a dark blue interior that looks almost black so that probably won't work for you.

Porsche made a lot of these, so if you don't mind buying from afar you should be able to get a nice one. All the brown I have seen has been away from the northeast.

 

I'm definitely ok limiting my options. Realistically, if this car sold, I'd probably abandon the idea of a 996TT. I still very much like my mercedes so if I get a 996 tt, it will be the one I want exactly. This car is great because the silver is DD friendly and the brown appeals to my snooty side. Plus my 993TT is black on black so I'm kind of over that.

 

I am in NJ as well and have been in the market for a few months...this one just popped up on cars.com and has brown interior and also a more rare exterior color for a good price...I would say this would sell for 40

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

 

hmm, that car looks nice, although the front bumper looks a bit beat. Definitely something to consider.

What is all the junk in front of the shifter above the batwing? built in radar or something?

thanks.

 

yea most likely..i was thinking about going to see this but not sure yet

 

yeah, this is about 5 miles from me, although dealers by teterboro tend to be a bit shady.

 

I like the blue with the brown.

 

alright chaps, today is the day. Lets see what happens with this auction.

 

ok, so the car sold at auction for $41,000 according to the dealer (grain of salt).

will be hanging onto the benz as the dealer who bought it won't want to take a loss on it for at least 6 months.

been fun gents, enjoy your turbos.