Hoping you guys can help me. This is s '99 911 C2 but it has the 997 front end and lights, techart rear spoiler and wheels. It has 2 seperate keys (one for door and one for ignition). Any reason for this? They are stating that the keys are just expensive and something happened and didn't want to get a new key.

Also, what does this conversion typically cost and are there any downsides to doing this?

I'm going to get a PPI done on the car but I'd like some feedbacks from the experts. Thanks

 

Sounds like a Frankenstein...

A full conversion with OEM parts would be quite expensive. It could have been done with used parts, possibly after an accident. I can't understand why it would have two keys - I've never heard of that.

I think this is a car I would avoid, personally.

 

Any insight on why you would avoid it? It really just makes the car look more modern. Just the key thing concerns me.

 

I can see why you'd be concerned about the key. That's strange. It makes you wonder if the only thing that has to be changed is the blade, but that the key heads are the same. Do you know if this is the case?

Other than that, my major concern would be more of the history of the car. Was it wrecked? How much money was spent? Were OEM parts used? Is everything functional, like the HID headlights and the headlight washers? How much cutting or custom fabrication was necessary to do the conversion? Was it done be qualified mechanics, or in somebody's garage? It's really just the unknown that would scare me. I'd be much more comfortable buying a bone-stock 1999 C2 that had well-documented records and proper maintenance. These cars can be very reliable if properly maintained. If not, they can be very, very expensive.

 

I appreciate your responses. Actually decided to pass on it and probably saved me a lot of money. Thanks

 

You have chosen wisely.

You'll find another one that you like soon enough.