New guy looking at getting 911.
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http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
What you guys think about this car? Dealer said car was raced before and engine was changed(5k mileage) now.
What you guys think about this car? Dealer said car was raced before and engine was changed(5k mileage) now.
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I was too quick to judge yes not a 22k car with those mods you are right. Maybe high 20's. One would have to do lots of due diligence, the OP said it was raced so it will have some hard miles on it. It has a Momo steering wheel and no driver side airbag so it can't be sold as a road car legally in its current configuration.
Yes I have the MVL car. Had it for 2 months now and it has been great. What I meant by original was my car has no mods (just a short shifter). I use my car as a DD so that car would not suit me at all, would be too stiff, too low, no back seats etc. so I would not pay any premium for it. I guess it depends on what you are looking for.
Yes I have the MVL car. Had it for 2 months now and it has been great. What I meant by original was my car has no mods (just a short shifter). I use my car as a DD so that car would not suit me at all, would be too stiff, too low, no back seats etc. so I would not pay any premium for it. I guess it depends on what you are looking for.
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Here is a 997 with a bit higher mileage but for 2K less asking price then that 99.
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ467053805
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ467053805
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Here is a 997 with a bit higher mileage but for 2K less asking price then that 99.
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ467053805
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ467053805
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personally i would not get a high milage car, too many out there to choose from. Also make sure some records are available. Chevy dealers are not the pace to get a porsche. Take your time, it took me 8 mo to find my car, i paid a premium but received a fully serviced car that was well sorted not a 160k car. Lots of these cars will have stories, repaints, accidents etc, be very careful these are not Hondas to service. But best of luck and ave fun shopping they are amazing machines.
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Imo000 on this board has a 996 with 320,000 kms. He bought it as a non runner and it ended up being a bad cam chain tensioner. IMS was still in great shape and no other real wear on the internal engine parts. It was a one owner car that was driven by a businessman and regularly serviced. If the cam chain pads would have been changed it would have never quit.
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Two things: I would not assume a Vette would be cheaper to maintain, especially if you find a good Indy to work on it. Secondly, I always preferred buying unique cars from Ford/Chevy dealers. Generally, they don't know what the hell they are and want them off the lot. Just do your research (carfax, ppi, etc). Best story on that front was finding a rare 1995 Alfa 164 at a Honda dealer. They didn't know what it was. Turns out it had an amazing service history from a Ferrari dealer. Bought for $2500 sold two months later for $7K! First car in years I didn't lose my *** on!!
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In your price range you should be able to get a MK2 996 coupe without too many miles with a documented history. Problem in Canada is choice of cars - there aren't that many compared to the US. Prices are about the same once you consider import costs. Hard to commit to a car that you have to travel a long distance to see. It's a bit of a catch 22.
Vette wasn't even a consideration for me but I could see one for a fun toy. They aren't in the same league as Porsche though in terms of refinement.
Vette wasn't even a consideration for me but I could see one for a fun toy. They aren't in the same league as Porsche though in terms of refinement.
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I looked at this car today....dealer said will put brand new tires. What you guys think? Should I take it to Porsche dealer myself or them?
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
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I bought my 02 with 90k miles, now has 101k and only problem I've had is water pump gasket leaking. Still runs very strong
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I looked at this car today....dealer said will put brand new tires. What you guys think? Should I take it to Porsche dealer myself or them?
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
