Is there a buyer's guide somewhere for 996's?
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Is there a buyer's guide somewhere for 996's?
I could really use a checklist for things to check out when buying a used 996. Especially from a non-mechanic point of view.
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i am also very interested in the buyer guide for the 996. I am looking to purchase 1 and so far, I dont havnt seen many good one out there.
Should I wait till next Feb to purchase the car? The reason I am asking is because it will be a year older where I think i will be getting a better deal. What do u guys think?
Should I wait till next Feb to purchase the car? The reason I am asking is because it will be a year older where I think i will be getting a better deal. What do u guys think?
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hi!
we bought a used 996 about 7 months ago with 33K miles from a private owner. all has been good so far! i can't say the same about a friend of ours that bought a used 996 the same month. his car had been heavily tracked and had some issues with leaking fluid, antifreeze, a couple of minor electrical problems, and a leaking seal issue. not to say that tracking is a bad thing, i myself do it. heck, that's what having a porsche can be all about! but, it's just something to consider when buying. i'd ask to see the maintenance records, and if it had mods done, were they done by a qualified person? otherwise, if done by a not to wrench friendly person, it could lead to some issues.
this is all just IMHO of course. these guys here on 6 will give you some great advice!
we bought a used 996 about 7 months ago with 33K miles from a private owner. all has been good so far! i can't say the same about a friend of ours that bought a used 996 the same month. his car had been heavily tracked and had some issues with leaking fluid, antifreeze, a couple of minor electrical problems, and a leaking seal issue. not to say that tracking is a bad thing, i myself do it. heck, that's what having a porsche can be all about! but, it's just something to consider when buying. i'd ask to see the maintenance records, and if it had mods done, were they done by a qualified person? otherwise, if done by a not to wrench friendly person, it could lead to some issues.
this is all just IMHO of course. these guys here on 6 will give you some great advice!
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hi!
we bought a used 996 about 7 months ago with 33K miles from a private owner. all has been good so far! i can't say the same about a friend of ours that bought a used 996 the same month. his car had been heavily tracked and had some issues with leaking fluid, antifreeze, a couple of minor electrical problems, and a leaking seal issue. not to say that tracking is a bad thing, i myself do it. heck, that's what having a porsche can be all about! but, it's just something to consider when buying. i'd ask to see the maintenance records, and if it had mods done, were they done by a qualified person? otherwise, if done by a not to wrench friendly person, it could lead to some issues.
this is all just IMHO of course. these guys here on 6 will give you some great advice!
we bought a used 996 about 7 months ago with 33K miles from a private owner. all has been good so far! i can't say the same about a friend of ours that bought a used 996 the same month. his car had been heavily tracked and had some issues with leaking fluid, antifreeze, a couple of minor electrical problems, and a leaking seal issue. not to say that tracking is a bad thing, i myself do it. heck, that's what having a porsche can be all about! but, it's just something to consider when buying. i'd ask to see the maintenance records, and if it had mods done, were they done by a qualified person? otherwise, if done by a not to wrench friendly person, it could lead to some issues.
this is all just IMHO of course. these guys here on 6 will give you some great advice!
The search for a white 996 C2 continues...
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jarod,
we love ours! i hope you find what you are looking for! white is gorgeous! my favorite color!
best of luck in your search! when you do get one, we'd love to see some pictures!
we love ours! i hope you find what you are looking for! white is gorgeous! my favorite color!
best of luck in your search! when you do get one, we'd love to see some pictures!
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here is a beautiful example of a white 996... I just saw on rennlist
http://www.simplysirius.com/porsche_996.htm
http://www.simplysirius.com/porsche_996.htm
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here is a beautiful example of a white 996... I just saw on rennlist
http://www.simplysirius.com/porsche_996.htm
http://www.simplysirius.com/porsche_996.htm
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I bought the buyers guide online from www.911secrets.com
when I bought my C4S, I was lucky to get away without a PPI.
PM me, I'll share.....
when I bought my C4S, I was lucky to get away without a PPI.
PM me, I'll share.....
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