The asking price is reasonable for a '99. It seems to be a pretty clean car - well detailed at the very least. If you're happy with the option list, then make an offer conditional on a successful PPI (I would never buy *any* used car without a PPI, much less a car that's now 13 years old)

btw just because someone says non-negotiable doesn't mean you can't try.

 

And what exactly is a ppi? Obviously an inspection but how do i go about getting one

 

Pre Purchase Inspection.
To get one contact the local dealer or an independent "Porsche" repair shop, then ask this dealer to take it to them(with you.) The person doing the PPI works for YOU the buyer, NOT the seller, so all info regarding the PPI should be given to you alone and it's up to you if you want to share with the seller. One thing to look for is "how much is left on the brakes?" The inspection will/should be as detailed as possible.

 

Possible red flags I see:
Mismatched parts that seem inconsistent. Front headlights are clear while rears have the amber. Usually both ends are clear or amber. Possible accident replacement and thus the repaint?

Sport seat does seem odd without having Aero package or 3 spoke steering wheel.

Another thing is they have a 2000 996 for practically double the price. What does that say about the '99?

Look up the manufacture date and see which options match up to the options sticker under the hood

 

Well the 2000 only has 7k original miles so i can see that reflected in the price. The seats could have been an upgrade later on which im not too concerned about. As far as the headlights matching the tail lights ill look in to that. All this needs to be addressed. Let me call him.

 

I was looking online and there seems to be little consistancy on the lites, but you could be correct.
By the way, on the Carfax there are 49 records, have the dealer give it to you.

 

For those that looked at the pics, Does it seem like the temp gauge was. On the hot side

 

Question, is this a Carrera 4 or 2? The ad indicates AWD which is a C4, but if you look at the back lettering it only says "Carrera" not "Carrera 4"

 

He told me it was a 2.

 

FWIW, I generally stay away from repaints for cars like this after hearing and also experiencing all the negatives that can be hidden with repainted car. I bought a first gen M3 from Tx that's been repainted to find out that it was originally a daily driven car from Massachusetts. Also considering this is from a dealer... there could be a good chance they picked it up from an auction(salvage or not) and fixed it up enough to sell it.

One would assume specialty cars usually get maintained and get taken care of very well, thus wondering why a repaint would be necessary unless it's been in an accident. I could understand if the front bumper and hood were repainted as this is done often on high mileage cars to get rid of all the years worth of road pitting that occurs.

There are several other cars that would be better candidates IMHO.

My $.02

 

I will try and get more info. The guy hasnt called me back yet.

 

That would seem correct as C2 = Black Calipers, C4 = Silver Calipers

 

I LOL everytime I see something like this on a car as small as these.

 

Ok google the VIN; in 2009 this car was sold out of a Rover Dealer in Bellview, Wa.


It looks like it does now, lites and all.

http://www.helpowl.com/a/Porsche/199...20per%20gallon

In between I couldn't find anything, get teh carfax.

 

Thats a great find. It looks pretty much the same on the outside which is a good thing. When i hear gron him i will request the car fax. Thanx