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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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My neighbor has a 1998 911 triple black with 98000 miles.The rms and ims have been done it is a tritronic trans and looks to be in good condition
my question is he is asking 14500.0 and says he is pretty firm on price.Is the car worth this or should I keep looking thanks Jimbo
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 03:57 PM
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1998 or 1988?
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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At that price plus mention of IMS I'd wager we are talking water cooled here. He likely meant either a 1999 911 or 1998 Boxster.
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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The 996 is not a 911 Porsche
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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Likely someone from elsewhere in the world where the first 996 was MY98.

I just don't get where guys coming new into any of these cars have these concerns (in order): 1. price, 2. price, 3. price, 4. price, and 5. price.
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 03:55 AM
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Tritronic trans, I have this exact transmission, great!
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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$14,500 would be a giveaway if it was truly a '98 993. Ask him for the VIN to ascertain what he has.
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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You'd probably get better information about those cars in the 996 forum....I am assuming that is what your neighbour has. I am not (like many on these boards) completely negative on the 996. I have done many spirited miles driving them. Within the 911 universe, they are absolutely the least expensive way to get into a swift, comfortable and capable car. Unfortunately (for a seller) the market hasn't been kind to the 996. Many cosmetic touchs haven't been embraced by the used 911 crowd....and that, coupled with many grenading without warning, has given it a harsh rap. $20k for a fresh crate motor makes the economics not particularly compelling on a $15 k car. The good news is a buyer can get an awful lot of car for a seemingly small outlay and a couple of my friends have chosen to go that route to 911 ownership. They drive them, wrench it themselves...and absolutely love them! It's interesting that only just a couple of years ago you could get a mid seventies or early 90s 911 for $15k. Can't find those today. Maybe as our air cooled babies climb in value, it will apply upward pressure on the values of 996s.....hey, ya never know. Cheers
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