Prices Keep Drifting Up
#5942
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Then wrap it in 1999 bodywork like Brumo’s 1993 RSA
Huge improvement IMO:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rs-america-29/
If they hadn’t already, I’d say those headlights look like they’re gonna win LeMans
Huge improvement IMO:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rs-america-29/
If they hadn’t already, I’d say those headlights look like they’re gonna win LeMans
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user 8298308 (02-21-2022)
#5943
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I am willing to bet the engine was replaced with a used one, since the only way to fix D chunking is with new sleeves and if it had a full rebuild with new sleeves I am sure that would have been mentioned in the ad. Also, I would be shocked if new sleeves D chunked. Furthermore, I don't know real numbers, but anecdotally I feel like D chunking and cracked heads is a more common failure on the early cars than IMSB failures or bore scoring. My 3/98 has a fully rebuilt engine with Nickies by a PO because of D chunking.
Honestly, I think there was more than just this engine failure bringing down the sale price on that .2 cab. Speed yellow is a polarizing color, and I feel like a lot of the individuals that love it want coupes rather than cabs. And with the mileage being over 100k I don't think it gets the same value boost for being a rare color. I don't think those headlight covers or the 3 other cabs and 6 other 996s listed helped anything either.
Honestly, I think there was more than just this engine failure bringing down the sale price on that .2 cab. Speed yellow is a polarizing color, and I feel like a lot of the individuals that love it want coupes rather than cabs. And with the mileage being over 100k I don't think it gets the same value boost for being a rare color. I don't think those headlight covers or the 3 other cabs and 6 other 996s listed helped anything either.
Somebody dodged a MAJOR bullet!
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Type65 (02-21-2022)
#5944
Racer
Missed that, thanks for sharing! I wonder if it is cracked head(s) this time around then. Either way, you're definitely right and someone got very lucky!
#5947
#5949
Instructor
I can post my 170k mile 99 c4 on eBay and ask a million bucks for it, but that doesn't mean anything.
Nice car though. Probably 60-65k in this market, in my opinion.
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Marv (02-22-2022)
#5950
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After the mess with the 996.1 engine debacle, a well serviced car with a long history of records will command a premium to just a pretty car.
Unicorn colors don't matter. What matters is if the engine was taken care of. Regardless of the miles.
Service records, service records, service records...
Frequent Oil Changes, Frequent Oil Changes, Frequent Oil Changes...
IMSB, AOS, Water Pump...
PPI, PPI, PPI...
Bore Scope, Bore Scope, Bore Scope...
Unicorn colors don't matter. What matters is if the engine was taken care of. Regardless of the miles.
Service records, service records, service records...
Frequent Oil Changes, Frequent Oil Changes, Frequent Oil Changes...
IMSB, AOS, Water Pump...
PPI, PPI, PPI...
Bore Scope, Bore Scope, Bore Scope...
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user 8298308 (02-24-2022)
#5952
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I’m no conspiracy theorist…..but if you were actively trying to lower the average selling price of a specific model……
this is an example you would offer for sale.
WTF is up with BAT?
It will be interesting to see what this sells for
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...1-carrera-262/
edit: to include receipt for full interior and exterior detail
this is an example you would offer for sale.
WTF is up with BAT?
It will be interesting to see what this sells for
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...1-carrera-262/
edit: to include receipt for full interior and exterior detail
Last edited by philbert996; 02-22-2022 at 02:10 PM.
#5953
Rennlist Member
Looks like BAT had no inventory and opened the floodgates for mediocrity. Damn shame. High water mark was the red 996.2.
#5954
Racer
That car looks like a mess. It will be interesting to see what it goes for. Who reupholsters a seat and doesn't fix the seat back?!?!
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user 8298308 (02-22-2022)
#5955
Rennlist Member
* Second Gen IMS Bearing was installed on 9/02/2020 ---
means the engine was totally disassembled and re-assembled . I hope who ever did this paid more attention to detail than the person who wrote the add,,ie.
Integrated Dry Pump Lubrication
Croos Flow Cylinder Cooling
lol,....the devil is in the details !!