Opinions on purchase of 2006 997 Cabriolet
06-22-2008, 10:19 PM
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Opinions on purchase of 2006 997 Cabriolet
I would appreciate the opinions of fellow aficionados on the asking price of a 2006 997 Cabriolet that I am thinking of buying. It has 6917 miles on the odometer:
Transmission Tiptronic S
Exterior Seal Grey Metallic
Interior Black Standard Leather
Engine 6 cyl.
3.8 liters
Water-cooled, rear-mounted, horizontally opposed "boxer" six-cylinder
Power 355 hp (261 kW) at 6,600 rpm
295 lb-ft (400 Nm) at 4,600 rpm
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
Brakes Two-circuit system with separate brake circuits on each axle, standard anti-lock technology and vacuum brake servo
Equipment
Features 3.8 Liter Flat 6 cylinder engine with Vario-Cam producing 355 Horsepower
Power convertible top with glass window and defroster
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with ABS, ASR and ABD
Power steering with variable steering ratio
19-in Carrera S light-alloy wheels
Porsche Communication Management
Automatically extending rear spoiler
Front airbags as well as head and thorax airbags
Preparation for LATCH (UCRA) child seat mounting
Seat belt tensioners and belt-force limiters
3-spoke steering wheel (Diameter 370MM) in leather with full color Porsche crest.
Automatic climate control w/ air filter
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
Power windows with one-touch operation and short-stroke lowering
Hydrophobic side windows (front)
Tire sealing compound and electrical compressor
Lockable, large glove compartment
Sound Package Plus with 9 loudspeakers
Integrated garage-door opener (HomeLink)
Antitheft alarm system with interior surveillance
Electronic ignition lock
Automatic coming home lights
Additional
Equipment XRR - 19" Carrera Sport Wheel
XLF - Sport Exhaust System
M6A - Black Mats - Porsche lettering
680 - Bose High End Sound Package
670 - Navigation for PCM
P15 - Power Seat Package
640 - Sport Chrono Package Plus
446 - Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
342 - Heated Front Seats
249 - Tiptronic S
666 - Module for Telephone PCM
Price $75,000.00 USD
Transmission Tiptronic S
Exterior Seal Grey Metallic
Interior Black Standard Leather
Engine 6 cyl.
3.8 liters
Water-cooled, rear-mounted, horizontally opposed "boxer" six-cylinder
Power 355 hp (261 kW) at 6,600 rpm
295 lb-ft (400 Nm) at 4,600 rpm
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
Brakes Two-circuit system with separate brake circuits on each axle, standard anti-lock technology and vacuum brake servo
Equipment
Features 3.8 Liter Flat 6 cylinder engine with Vario-Cam producing 355 Horsepower
Power convertible top with glass window and defroster
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with ABS, ASR and ABD
Power steering with variable steering ratio
19-in Carrera S light-alloy wheels
Porsche Communication Management
Automatically extending rear spoiler
Front airbags as well as head and thorax airbags
Preparation for LATCH (UCRA) child seat mounting
Seat belt tensioners and belt-force limiters
3-spoke steering wheel (Diameter 370MM) in leather with full color Porsche crest.
Automatic climate control w/ air filter
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
Power windows with one-touch operation and short-stroke lowering
Hydrophobic side windows (front)
Tire sealing compound and electrical compressor
Lockable, large glove compartment
Sound Package Plus with 9 loudspeakers
Integrated garage-door opener (HomeLink)
Antitheft alarm system with interior surveillance
Electronic ignition lock
Automatic coming home lights
Additional
Equipment XRR - 19" Carrera Sport Wheel
XLF - Sport Exhaust System
M6A - Black Mats - Porsche lettering
680 - Bose High End Sound Package
670 - Navigation for PCM
P15 - Power Seat Package
640 - Sport Chrono Package Plus
446 - Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
342 - Heated Front Seats
249 - Tiptronic S
666 - Module for Telephone PCM
Price $75,000.00 USD
06-23-2008, 01:32 AM
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As long as you don't mind the depreciation, I'm sure it's a very nice car. Sure, it's already dropped $20k from new, but it's probably going to drop another $20k in the next few years. Good luck with your search.
