alpine003

They had to dye the seats with a $100 leather dye to cover up some of the flood damage that this car had. If you sit in those seats and sweat a lot, I wouldn't be surprised if you get some read stains on your shirt/pants.

Also cc'ing the VIN for future lookup: WP0AA29972S621192

ZuffenZeus

You're absolutely right! Seriously, if the seats weren't properly done by a professional, then more than likely they didn't have a sealant sprayed on after they were dyed. My wife would kill me! hahaha I can see it now, she getting it with her pretty white shirt and then getting out and noticing.... yikes!!!!

ejdoherty911

$38k 2002 Turbo, manual, black, serviced, 86k miles
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5722448956.html

docmirror

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/5766748570.html

Red cab, pretty clean with some body stuff. Nice price.

docmirror

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...3D221893159607

Speed yellow/black with body kit. Not sure which wing this is? It's not the taco, so I guess aftermarket. Pretty clean looking. $21k ask.

ZuffenZeus

Nice car for the price. The only problem is the rear Carrera logo needs to be moved to the lower section of the rear hood. Ok, I admit it... I'm nit picky. ha!

ZuffenZeus

Here's a nice '99 for a decent price in NC...

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5772646113.html

mshays

Any big red (hehehe) flags with this one? This is exactly what I've been looking for and am very close to pulling the trigger on this one.

ZuffenZeus

Very beautiful Cabriolet... the red aero package is nicely done... not overdone like many. I'm happy to see a red 996 with appropriate tan leather instead of the more common black or even the graphite grey interior. I don't like the older silver Kenwood, but that can be swapped out pretty easily. This is the dual row IMS 1999 and so you should be able to get many more years out of the car before swapping it out. At 18,500, it's a pretty darn good deal especially if the owner is willing to knock off a little more on the price. But you may also want to get a PPI since the owner has not posted the service history or any documentation.

Southern Man

Originally Posted by b3freak:
"I don't like what they'd did to the originality of the car, especially the fire red seat which is non-OEM, but people like to dress'm up and this is perfect example of someone going to far. To each his own I presume."

Are those seats even original? I've never seen one with red interior where the door panels don't match. Calipers have been painted red, which I like, but it looks like a quick job (no P decal either).

There is something fishy with this car. I wouldn't feel comfortable buying it, no matter the price. People keep moving on, so there must be a reason.

ZuffenZeus

Porsche has a "boxster red" interior, but this fire red interior is definitely either aftermarket seat covers or a local upholstery install. Regardless, I agree, the car smells of dead fish and has tacky upgrades. I'd wouldn't give this car the time or day unless someone spent time putting it back to stock. IMHO.

gnat

Actually I kind of like the red seats, though a darker shade like the Boxster Red might look better. Gives it a nice pop, but no they are not factory and have been recovered.

docmirror

Nothing jumps out at me just from the pics. I might be over in Arlington at the Rangers game on Wed, if you want a local check out. Can't do all the PPI stuff but I can have a look for obvious stuff and do the top test. For that mileage, and condition, if you want a cab with the hardtop, this is a deal at the price.

ZuffenZeus

You're a good man Doc!

docmirror

Hehehe,,, I kinda feel like a drug dealer; 'cmon man, just take a little hit. You know you want to, and it'll make ya feel soooooo good. Just one little taste and that's all, you can quit anytime.'