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I'm not quite ready to jump into a 993 yet, but I can't help from looking at this. It all looks fine and dandy except for the fact that it says, "The car has had previous roof damage and now has a PA reconstructed Title." I assume that means the car was totaled out somehow? I think I need to steer clear of cars like that...regardless of all the cosmetic enhancements that are added on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEBWA%3AIT
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Quit looking at this !
No pics of roof, body kit and repaint of entire car. Probably a rollover IMO.
At that price, seems too high. You should be able to find a much better example with no issues for not much more.
Wait and you will find the right car.
Quit looking at this !
No pics of roof, body kit and repaint of entire car. Probably a rollover IMO.
At that price, seems too high. You should be able to find a much better example with no issues for not much more.
Wait and you will find the right car.
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Evan's right. A non-damaged '96 isn't too much more than what the current bid is, and worth the extra $$ for peace of mind knowing that the integrity of the car hasn't been compromised. While it looks great, I think in the long haul you might regret getting it.
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Thanks guys!
Actually that's not me. Just a random picture of a guy in an Optimus Prime outfit....remember the Transformers?![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
From all the reading in this forum it seems about 3-6 months is pretty average time for finding the right car. And as many of you would say, don't comprimise on what you want! So my wait will be finding a silver '95 or '96 coupe. I don't think I could afford an S or S4 since my budget for a 993 will probably be right at 30K for one, 35K at my absolute limit, depending on how much I can save between now and when I find one. But I'd love to get a widebody. We'll see though.
Actually that's not me. Just a random picture of a guy in an Optimus Prime outfit....remember the Transformers?
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From all the reading in this forum it seems about 3-6 months is pretty average time for finding the right car. And as many of you would say, don't comprimise on what you want! So my wait will be finding a silver '95 or '96 coupe. I don't think I could afford an S or S4 since my budget for a 993 will probably be right at 30K for one, 35K at my absolute limit, depending on how much I can save between now and when I find one. But I'd love to get a widebody. We'll see though.
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cosmetic enhancements
looks like they added some Gabriel hi-jackers air shocks to get the car to sit that high.
i think it is already overpriced at his opening bid.
just my 2 cents.
ohh.....looking at your avatar....is that an unauthorized photo of JimBob Jumpback??
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Expert opinion, heard here and elsewhere, is that a rebuilt title car is worth 50 cents on the dollar.
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Check out the bent fan shroud on the engine picture=ouch!!!!!!! It may look good in pictures..........but then again you might only need one side mirror when you drive it!!!!
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Oh man! I didn't even see that....or more to the point that I wouldn't be familar enough with the 911's to tell from the pic. Now it looks like it was dropped on it's roof or something. What a piece!
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If he'd let it go for $20k it would probably be a good start on a race car, eh?
BTW it says turbo body, but that doesn't look like a turbo body to me. Rocker panels <> Turbo body.
BTW it says turbo body, but that doesn't look like a turbo body to me. Rocker panels <> Turbo body.
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i'dont think there is anything wrong with buying a car with a salvage history. I go the auction alot here in the northeast and have come across quite a few porsches for sale and they all fetch good money. Sometimes you can get a bargain. My first 911 was a 77 coupe missing engine and trans. cost me $4000.00 nine years ago. I recently purchase a 95 993 for $10,600 with 41k. this car was hit in the rear. I was able to fix below wholesale cost. I believe that purchasing a used 993 is up to the indivdual if he want to save on the sale price an auction might be the best for him or her. Why should I shell out 35-40 grand for a used 993 when I could save 10-15 grand buying from a salvage yard and use some change for improvement....just my 2 cents