Been looking for a while. Torn between 997 and 997S
Found a 997 in the color combo I like with turbo wheels.
http://www.metrolinaautogroup.com/2006_Porsche_911_Charlotte_NC_6916536.veh
Anyone know where to get PPI in the area?

The car will be driven about 800-1000 miles a year. No track just pleasure.

Price range is 30,000 - 35,000
Thanks

 

Why such a low mileage on driving the car annually? You can't even enjoy it!To drive it that little, I say go for a base model...

 

Charlotte does have a Porsche dealership...

 

Have work vehicle I have to drive so it will be day off nice weather driver.

 

I just went through this.. Took me about 15 months to find my perfect, then I gave up and just bought the one that was pretty close! Here is my take:

• Most cars with that kind of miles will need $10K-15K of work
• You can pay for it upfront by buying a cleaner car with records, or do it your self as issues pop up
• S models are a big performance upgrade and not that big of a premuim with high milage cars
• Options like sport seats, sport chrono, PASM, PSE, are a big advantages, I think i would regret not having those opitons
• Do your research to make sure the car was looked after, this one has 5 PO, so your going to have to do even more research
• look at the original MSRP, you might be able to get a car that had a $100K+ MSRP for just a little bit more.
• Be ready to do tires, breaks and a clutch right away (assuming they have not been done due to milage) and change all the fluids.
• I would not worry about the miles as much as the service history

Personally, I needed an S with sport seats, sport chrono and some of the other options i mentioned. Mine had less miles with a $110K build sheet and I got it in the same range.

I regret passing on a car because it had an accident, but the owner spent the money to repair it with GT3 bumper, wing, upgraded wheels, stereo, etc..

 

if your willing to drive up to nyc mines is for sale!! 38k miles asking 39k with many upgrades clean carfax if your interested pm me its an 05 c2 997

 

We bought a '08 c4 three years ago with 27K miles at the time for $49K. all it needed was rear tires. replaced all 4. the only thing we've done to it since was front brakes, plugs, a battery and filters. It was wife's DD for about 2 years till she replaced it with a Macan. Now it is just a toy. It now has about 49K miles. No modifications. They won't help you on resale unless potential buyer is looking for those mods. unless you decide to track it, I wouldn't go to the expense of the Sport model. The non sport will go faster than you will ever drive it on public roads.

 

i agree with this i bought mines 3 years ago too my biggest reason to take the c2 over c2s was the insurance quote!! it was almost double for the s model! and they c2 is more than great for regular driving unless your racing the car there no need for an s even then your gonna always want more and end up changing suspension and brakes everything that you pay extra for on the S..

i modded mines cause i barely drive it my work is very busy in the summer months and slow in the winter so i have put less than 5k miles in 3 years!! so i couldnt justify paying extra insurance for a car i use once every 2 months if im lucky!!

 

The S isn't just about speed. It has a higher level of standard equipment, like PASM, more leather, etc but if being used around town, the higher torque in the lower RPM range makes it easier to drive around town. Resale value of S cars is also a few thousand higher.

 

OP: Wait long enough and you can find whatever you want, especially low mileage cars. They come along all the time. If me, I would be holding out for a 997 with low miles and ceramic brakes! But I also prefer a 997.2 (2009+) as the risk of having motor issues is far less, and the electronic features improved quite a bit that year. Full leather is way nicer than standard. Would much prefer sport suspension over PASM, but that might be too hard to find. Sport Chrono is a must. I didn't look up the car highlighted but I assume it's a manual. If you wanted auto, then forget anything prior to 2009.

You might also want to consider a first year 981 Cayman S, especially if PDK. Electronics is world's better on 2013+ Porsches, and the handling of the 981S is sublime. Should be in the same price range as 997s. No brainer unless you just have to have a 911.

 

Found a car in charlotte NC at a used car dealer. Is it common place for dealers to let you bring the car to an independent shop for a PPI? How does the process work?

 

Yes, that's usually fine, or they may deliver it to the dealer of your choice for you once you've setup the PPI appt with the dealership service manager.

 

Is the buyer usually present when the inspection is done? I cant make it down there till the end of the week. Is it common for the seller to bring a car to a shop of my choice?

 

Probably depends on the seller and how far away you want him to take it. I've bought Porsches from MI, PA, and FL and wanted to be in the service bay with the tech while he did the PPI, but others just have them dine and even buy cars sight unseen and have them shipped in.

 

in April 2013 I settled for 2007 C2S over 4S, 35K miles, 2 years warranty CPO car with lowered Eibach spring, Porsche sport exhaust, chrono, OEM PCCB, GT2 CF seats, alcantara wrap steering wheel, Carrera S II wheels, and Aerokit front. Buying price was reasonable considering the seats easily could be sold for $7-8K. Under warranty Park Place replaced coil packs and overflow reservoir cap. Since the car is under their scheduled maintenance w/o any issue.

For me:
1. no regret with the C2S over the beautiful 1.5" wider C4S
2. would kick myself with a base 911
3. buy CPO with a warranty
4. buy from a reputable Porsche AD with Porsche NA on your side
5. Tiptronic is OK

attached are few pictures of the car then and now, HREs coming

Good luck with yours.