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Big mistake. You will regret it. Should have sprang for a Volvo!
Advice: year ever single switch/bulb/feature/button. Looks under every piece of carpet, over and under the car, etc. Get her nice and fully warmed up (driving it for 20 mins and have the temp at 180 for 5-10 mins and pull some redline acceleration and braking tests in 2nd or 2nd & 3rd gear.
Congrats!
I'd find out who and why the bearing was done and with what. Round up all the service history you can. Also, inquire about aftermarket warranties. Some may feel it's a waste but I've always recouped the initial cost in repairs later with them.
Big mistake. You will regret it. Should have sprang for a Volvo!
Advice: year ever single switch/bulb/feature/button. Looks under every piece of carpet, over and under the car, etc. Get her nice and fully warmed up (driving it for 20 mins and have the temp at 180 for 5-10 mins and pull some redline acceleration and braking tests in 2nd or 2nd & 3rd gear.
LOL on the volvo...
Under the advice, your original post didn't show this part. Is there some known bug with the site? Weird...
Last edited by sasilverbullet; 07-08-2018 at 12:13 PM.
Reason: fix spelling error
Since it appears you are not getting a PPI, one thing I would do is listen to the engine idle while you are at the back of the car. Is there a strong ticking or slapping sound? If it has a strong ticking or slapping sound, especially if it is louder on one side of the car (typically passenger) than the other, insist on a PPI to check for bore scoring. There are several threads from new owners who discovered bore scoring issues shortly after purchase. The fix is an entire engine rebuild.
I am not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but you need to feel confident you are not buying someone else's problem. If everything checks out, buy and enjoy. My 996 purchase has been worth every penny. I really enjoy driving it.
Since it appears you are not getting a PPI, one thing I would do is listen to the engine idle while you are at the back of the car. Is there a strong ticking or slapping sound? If it has a strong ticking or slapping sound, especially if it is louder on one side of the car (typically passenger) than the other, insist on a PPI to check for bore scoring. There are several threads from new owners who discovered bore scoring issues shortly after purchase. The fix is an entire engine rebuild.
I am not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but you need to feel confident you are not buying someone else's problem. If everything checks out, buy and enjoy. My 996 purchase has been worth every penny. I really enjoy driving it.
No worries, thanks for the warning! I will definitely listen closely, I haven't given them the cash yet.
I just got a used Taco spoiler for my 996 Friday.
It was painted Midnight Blue.
That is a REALLY nice color.
Unfortunately since my 996 is seal grey, I already dropped it off at a body shop to be repainted.
07-08-2018, 11:59 AM
Just Bought My First 996!
