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Old 02-05-2013, 03:18 PM
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Not sure if I am posting this in the right section. Just bought a 99 Coupe 2WD with 109,000 miles. Price seemed to good to pass up. Picking it up on Friday. It is silver with aftermarket BBS wheels. Hardly a mark on it. Needs nothing. just had the belts and waterpump service done.
Anything I need to look out for in this car? Owner told me the oil has been changed every 3000 miles with mobil 1 This is my second porsche, the first being a Boxster.




Thanks mike

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Welcome to the 996 club Michael! Post pics once you get her home.
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Welcome Mike and yes your posting in the right section. I would get a PPI done if you haven't yet other than that post pictures when you have a chance. Congrats
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Hey Mike, Congrats and Welcome to Rennlist! You are in the right place.
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Congrats !

Welcome aboard, enjoy the trip!

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You say "needs nothing" so safe to say that no red flags from:
* service/maintenance records (if available)
* PPI by a qualified mechanic
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welcome -

watch out for....................

bigger smiles than the Boxster
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Welcome to the club! There are a lot good folks here....both types.....sane and insane. You will know in short order who falls into what category.

Enjoy the bejesus out of your car!
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clean car and welcome to the board.
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You say "needs nothing" so safe to say that no red flags from:
* service/maintenance records (if available)
* PPI by a qualified mechanic
Congrats on the buy. With those miles, you better start searching the forum for issues.
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Originally Posted by MichaelEverson
Not sure if I am posting this in the right section. Just bought a 99 Coupe 2WD with 109,000 miles. Price seemed to good to pass up. Picking it up on Friday. It is silver with aftermarket BBS wheels. Hardly a mark on it. Needs nothing. just had the belts and waterpump service done.
Anything I need to look out for in this car? Owner told me the oil has been changed every 3000 miles with mobil 1 This is my second porsche, the first being a Boxster.




Thanks mike
congrads and hope you haven't paid in full yet - you learn early on not to buy a porsche because its a "good buy" and while its nice to hear that the oil has been changed ever 3K miles theres a lot more on the list that needs to be done to maintain these cars properly

i would run to the shop and have a PPI performed before sending another dime to the seller. if its too late, get the PPI done with your fingers arms and legs crossed.

hope it turns out well.
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OP,
In your case, PPI will be POSTPurchase Inspection
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Nice car, welcome.
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Congrats and welcome!
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Enjoy! Nothing like the first month of owning a 911.


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