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Old 10-26-2008, 01:32 AM
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Default 1997 993 Coupe - bit of help to confirm value

Hi All,

I'm looking to upgrade from a 87 Carrera to a 993. I am looking at a 97 Coupe tomorrow and was wondering if I could ask for some feedback regarding the price and near-term work to expect. I've searched the forum and found a great deal of info, just hoping for additional info specific for my situation.

The car is Arena Red, always garaged, service is current, 21K miles. Options: 18" tech wheels, rim caps with crests, comfort seats, hi-fi sound, litronics, remote CD, soft leather rear, supple leather.

Car looks fantastic and has been driven regularly...weekends, etc. so it has not sat idle for an extended period.

Asking $30K.

Thanks for advice in advance.

Deryk
Old 10-26-2008, 01:37 AM
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Welcome to RL. From the basic info you've provided, it sounds like the car is extremely well priced. If the history checks out (service and damage) and it gets a clean PPI, it sounds liek a great buy. Good luck.
Old 10-26-2008, 02:01 AM
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I agree. With a clean PPI (no damage, no SAI CEL), sounds like a great deal.
Wow, buyers' market...

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Old 10-26-2008, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Louis J.
Welcome to RL. From the basic info you've provided, it sounds like the car is extremely well priced. If the history checks out (service and damage) and it gets a clean PPI, it sounds liek a great buy. Good luck.
YUP!, what he said..... Good Luck!
Old 10-26-2008, 02:19 AM
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I hate the word "deal" but it sounds like a nice vehicle at the asking price.
Old 10-26-2008, 02:29 AM
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BTW, the car has some nice options.
Old 10-26-2008, 02:35 AM
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WOW, if it had no damage history and a reasonable paper trail, pull the trigger.

$31K for 21k miles??? = Very good price. Good luck
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Like everyone else has said, if it checks out, BUY IT! Maybe I'm paranoid, but it seems almost too good to be true.
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Originally Posted by timothymoffat
Like everyone else has said, if it checks out, BUY IT! Maybe I'm paranoid, but it seems almost too good to be true.
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WOW, $30K for 20k miles 993? If you don't buy it, please drop me line.
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I'm afraid 2G2BT. If it checks out, great find. Good luck.
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If the car checks out that is an awesome deal!
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Great price!

The trigger, pull it.
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Sounds too good to be true. Be careful. Should be priced WELL over $40k. But it's hard to tell
right now as assets of all kinds get clobbered in price. This won't last long though kids as the
market begins to decide that "oh ya, printing a trillion dollars.... hmmmm that's kinda like INFLATION isn't it" and all hard assets will rocket up in price and those holding dollars will be crying in their
$10 beers.
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Agree 100% with Wayne...you have a seller that has no idea of actual value - grab it.


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