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Old 12-12-2006 | 05:59 PM
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Just an excerpt:

The car is in very good condition mechanically. The brake pads were replaced but the brake pad sensors were not, so the brake pad warning light is on. The car has some oil seeping from both the engine and the trans but nothing more than is normal for these cars. Everything works as it should, with the following cosmetic issues: All four rims are horribly curbed. The two console side trim pieces were removed and I can't find them anymore. The passenger side fender lower panel fell off and needs to be glued back on (it is included). There are quite a few scuffs scratches on the front bumper. There are some minor scratches on the driver's side door and one on the rear quarter panel. The hood needs to be adjusted. As is common with these cars, the rear interior quarter panels are pulling up. The MOMO horn button is not pictured, but is included. There is some minor crazing in the paint on the driver's side fender - this is not visible unless you're about 10" away.
Old 12-12-2006 | 06:23 PM
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sounds like an ugly one......
Old 12-12-2006 | 06:27 PM
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At least he's including glue. What's not to like?
Old 12-12-2006 | 06:35 PM
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Oh Yeah that a Winner!
Old 12-12-2006 | 07:02 PM
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Well at least it doesn't seem like he is trying to hide anything.
Old 12-12-2006 | 07:49 PM
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Personally, I'd rather know about those things BEFORE I go see it, so I say, too bad about the poor treatment of this Porsche, but kudos go to the seller for being honest.
Old 12-12-2006 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by brucec59
Personally, I'd rather know about those things BEFORE I go see it, so I say, too bad about the poor treatment of this Porsche, but kudos go to the seller for being honest.
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Old 12-12-2006 | 08:34 PM
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He's honest until he says that the problems are normal for these cars.
Old 12-12-2006 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mstupp
It looks like the opposite of Mark's recent NJ adventure since this seller is disclosing many things up front. I'd give him credit for that.
This description would have been fairly accurate, and would have saved us the time to travel to New Jersey

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Old 12-12-2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
At least he's including glue. What's not to like?
Mark, it sounds like a good car for you.
Old 12-13-2006 | 12:08 AM
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I think Mark needs to sell the 993 and Miata and just get a Cup and forget about it. Come on Mark, stepup to the plate.
Old 12-13-2006 | 12:58 AM
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I definitely don't have a 996 cup car budget, even if I were to sell my beloved 993 and my little Miata. But I'm working on it...everyday.



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