Anyone familiar with this 97 blk/blk C4S?
02-26-2011, 07:15 PM
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Anyone familiar with this 97 blk/blk C4S?
I'm on the lookout for a 993 C4S. This caught my eye. Not my first choice on exterior color, but has options I'd like (PSS9, mostly). Anyone know this car?
http://tinyurl.com/4mev9um
Thoughts on price? Most cars I've seen at this price point are lower mileage. This one has some premium baked in for the options + 60k service, new clutch, flywheel, etc.
Finally, am I nuts in actually preferring a high(er) mileage 993? Something > 50k miles? I had a Boxster in my early 20s and my mum had a 928 back in the day - I've always thought these cars are meant to be driven and occasionally red-lined. They develop problems just sitting around, and 30k miles on a ~15 yr old car just seems like very light usage.
(PS - this forum is a phenomenal resource. Many thanks to all contributers.)
http://tinyurl.com/4mev9um
Thoughts on price? Most cars I've seen at this price point are lower mileage. This one has some premium baked in for the options + 60k service, new clutch, flywheel, etc.
Finally, am I nuts in actually preferring a high(er) mileage 993? Something > 50k miles? I had a Boxster in my early 20s and my mum had a 928 back in the day - I've always thought these cars are meant to be driven and occasionally red-lined. They develop problems just sitting around, and 30k miles on a ~15 yr old car just seems like very light usage.
(PS - this forum is a phenomenal resource. Many thanks to all contributers.)
02-26-2011, 07:20 PM
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low miles are a cause for concern as seals and gaskets can dry up from lack of use.
high miles can also be a cause for concern due to wear and tear on the overall car of course.
these cas can do 200k miles before a rebuild however.
high miles can also be a cause for concern due to wear and tear on the overall car of course.
these cas can do 200k miles before a rebuild however.
02-26-2011, 07:47 PM
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Maybe a little high $$$ for the mileage but, as always, condition is king. PSS9s, new clutch, brakes, tires, and service add up to a lot of $$$ spent that the new owner won't need to.
As always, get a thorough PPI from a well known shop and offer accordingly.
As always, get a thorough PPI from a well known shop and offer accordingly.
02-26-2011, 09:54 PM
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+1 also I'd suggest spending an extra $150-200 for a leakdown/compression test. Gives you a great baseline to start with.
02-26-2011, 10:19 PM
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Lots of recent service, that's for sure. It has a few nice options, mileage should be of little concern. The built in radar, depending on the details...could be thousands of dollars itself. Not a bad thing to have in these cars after all.
Priced a tad high IMHO. How's the Carfax, # of owners, accident history etc...
Would be a great car at near $40K.
Good luck
Priced a tad high IMHO. How's the Carfax, # of owners, accident history etc...
Would be a great car at near $40K.
Good luck
02-27-2011, 05:49 AM
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I agree with John and have viewed this listing a few times over the last couple of weeks. The owner seems to be an enthusiast and the car appears to be well cared for with some desireable upgrades. IMO, $44k seems right in the ballpark - especially if there's wiggle room on the "asking".
