Is this a good deal?
10-26-2007, 10:53 AM
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Is this a good deal?
Hi 996 guys,
As you can see from my sig I currently have a 993 cab but have been thinking of picking up a 996 coupe for DE/track days. Does this coupe seem like a good deal? I've had my eye out for a 2002+ for the hp bump. This car is relisted with a lower price from a couple of weeks ago. No affilation with seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=020
TIA for your opinions,
Derek
As you can see from my sig I currently have a 993 cab but have been thinking of picking up a 996 coupe for DE/track days. Does this coupe seem like a good deal? I've had my eye out for a 2002+ for the hp bump. This car is relisted with a lower price from a couple of weeks ago. No affilation with seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=020
TIA for your opinions,
Derek
10-26-2007, 11:20 AM
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Does the 2002 have the 3 radiators? If I was going to DE my 996, that's one mod I would do very quickly.
1999 996's in the 50-60k mile range can be had for mid $20's, if that helps.
1999 996's in the 50-60k mile range can be had for mid $20's, if that helps.
10-26-2007, 11:38 AM
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The 1999 would make an excellent track / DE car... It has less HP but it is also lighter and it uses a mechanical throttle instead of drive by wire that the newer cars have. In my 2000, the drive by wire gives a slightly delayed response and makes heal/toe braking that much tougher. Also, since the price is so much lower, it gives you more for mods and the likelyhood that it will retain its value better. I can't see them dropping in price lower than they are...although I didn't think they would get this cheap so what do I know?
I would look for one with LSD. Good luck. That car you listed does seem like a good deal...
I would look for one with LSD. Good luck. That car you listed does seem like a good deal...
10-26-2007, 12:14 PM
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Derec - I don't know if this makes any difference or not but the car has 17" wheels 7" wide on the front and 9" wide on the rear.
10-26-2007, 12:18 PM
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thats a pretty good deal
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10-26-2007, 01:16 PM
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gota - I don't love those wheels, I prefer the 5 spoke 18 inch wheels(see m figs avatar)
m fig - Thanks for that info, didn't know they made that change from 99 - 00.
m fig - Thanks for that info, didn't know they made that change from 99 - 00.
10-26-2007, 04:09 PM
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It's a pretty reasonable price for an 02, definitely get a ppi though. FWIW, the savanna beige interior does not hold up well to abuse (you mentioned track car), it scratches/chips easily if that matters to you. Also check out the carfax, most likely a lease turn in, which is not necessarily bad, but probably won't have any maintenance history.
