1997 C2S FS $36K-NO LONGER FOR SALE...
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My 96 C4S was purchased from a rennlister with 132K on it. It now has 142 K on it, runs great, and is in excellent condition with no groans or rattles. I'll have to do the guides sometime soon but it certainly does not keep me from enjoying the car. With the higher miles, I did not pay too much and don't worry about getting it dirty. I've kept up the maintenance and have had very minor repairs since I purchased it 3 years ago.
Several years ago, I had a very low mile triple black C4 cab with sports seats and the works. I always worried about putting too many miles on the car and using it up. I enjoy the higher mileage car much more, and as long as I take care if it, I'll always get close to what I paid for it, when, or if I sell it.
Several years ago, I had a very low mile triple black C4 cab with sports seats and the works. I always worried about putting too many miles on the car and using it up. I enjoy the higher mileage car much more, and as long as I take care if it, I'll always get close to what I paid for it, when, or if I sell it.
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How does the car feel to drive? Creaks, rattles, stiffness? Any blemishes in the paint (other than under the fronts spoiler as already mentioned)?
I'm sort of shopping for a 993 but I am one of those people concerned about the mileage. I've never owned a car withE this much mileage and even at 37,xxx miles my 997 C2S has noticeably lost chassis stiffness and picked up groans and rattles. When I buy a 993, I want it to be a keeper (but not a daily driver) so I'm torn between something like your car which seems like a great deal and a lower mileage widebody for $50-55K that would be closer to the car I longed for when these things were new.
I'm sort of shopping for a 993 but I am one of those people concerned about the mileage. I've never owned a car withE this much mileage and even at 37,xxx miles my 997 C2S has noticeably lost chassis stiffness and picked up groans and rattles. When I buy a 993, I want it to be a keeper (but not a daily driver) so I'm torn between something like your car which seems like a great deal and a lower mileage widebody for $50-55K that would be closer to the car I longed for when these things were new.
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Thanks Academictech - that is helpful.
Couple more questions if you don't mind:
- What brings the exterior down from 10/10 to 8/10? I'm not looking for a perfect car but would like one that looks great and has no major noticeable issues
- Where are you in CT? I'm in the Bridgeport area every once in a while.
Couple more questions if you don't mind:
- What brings the exterior down from 10/10 to 8/10? I'm not looking for a perfect car but would like one that looks great and has no major noticeable issues
- Where are you in CT? I'm in the Bridgeport area every once in a while.
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Thanks Academictech - that is helpful.
Couple more questions if you don't mind:
- What brings the exterior down from 10/10 to 8/10? I'm not looking for a perfect car but would like one that looks great and has no major noticeable issues
- Where are you in CT? I'm in the Bridgeport area every once in a while.
Couple more questions if you don't mind:
- What brings the exterior down from 10/10 to 8/10? I'm not looking for a perfect car but would like one that looks great and has no major noticeable issues
- Where are you in CT? I'm in the Bridgeport area every once in a while.
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Update:
Lots of interest.
120K mile inspection completed. Fluids changed, everything good, asked them to check the clutch. After a spirited road test, the wrench asked if it had a new clutch (still the original @ 120K miles!). Also had them adjust the Bilsteen PSS10's; ride was a bit too stiff for me. Now on the lower settings the car feels much better for road conditions here in New England. Tires are still 80% in the back 70% in the front.
The more I drive the car, the less I want to sell it. Just wish it would snow already so I can stop driving it
Lots of interest.
120K mile inspection completed. Fluids changed, everything good, asked them to check the clutch. After a spirited road test, the wrench asked if it had a new clutch (still the original @ 120K miles!). Also had them adjust the Bilsteen PSS10's; ride was a bit too stiff for me. Now on the lower settings the car feels much better for road conditions here in New England. Tires are still 80% in the back 70% in the front.
The more I drive the car, the less I want to sell it. Just wish it would snow already so I can stop driving it
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Taking the car of the market.
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
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Good call...I'd be keeping it too.
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Taking the car of the market.
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
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Taking the car of the market.
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
congrat's....
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You bet I will! I sent you a PM as well.
Glad to see the car remaining in good hands!
Glad to see the car remaining in good hands!
Taking the car of the market.
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!
I'm the last person to get attached to anything material....this is a special car and should stay with the right owner and for that moment, that's me
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Hawgdriver, if you don't find the right car you're looking for, look me up when you get back to the States.
Thanks to all for the inquiries and props!