KoB

New gauge cluster is a quick job for a fat-fingered amateur like me ... probably 10 - 15 minutes for a professional. Maybe they pulled it and sent it out for repair.

Anybody notice how many of these Craigslist cars have the gray interior? I would've thought the black was more common. Small sample size, I know, but I'm still surprised.

Srbenda

Be happy to go by and look at the car if you need. Not too far from me.

robcooper0767

Anyone know of this car. Don't see link to a Carfax or Autocheck, but I'm using mobile. Looks nice...Anyone???
http://m.ebay.com/itm/2005-Porsche-9...517?nav=SEARCH

http://m.ebay.com/itm/2005-Porsche-9...517?nav=SEARCH

HDA

Add me to the list hunting for a 996!

Options so far:
1) 1999 base, 90k, black, no service history, no option tag, at dealer $15.5k

http://www.houstonchryslerdodgejeepr...241b564bff.htm

2) 2004 with some options (18s), 90k, IMS + clutch replaced at 80k, some service history, with option tag, at private, $21k

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/6075787126.html

3) 1999, 90k, aero kit and lsd and M030, red, service history since new, IMS NOT replaced, $21k.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6074849035.html

I only test drove #1 and fell in love with it. Reminds me of the S2000 in nimbleness, feels tight. Didn't test #2 and #3.

Going to check out the #2 this weekend for MotoGP weekend.

GlockandRoll

Hmm.. I'm in Austin and may go look at this one!
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/6075787126.html

HDA

Lol let me know ! That's the one I'd like to check out this weekend Let me know if you like it and if you also understand why I haven't driven 2hrs this past weekend to go see it...

GlockandRoll

Well, I'm new.. and my wife is on my *** to sell my harley, which I told her if I did I was going to get a 911.. so here I am. :P

AnthonyGS

I've contacted the dealer about #1 but didn't drive to H town to see it. I hadn't seen #2 until now but it looks pretty solid. I was very interested in #3, and the owner is a stand up guy from what I can tell via contact with him.


However I think I found what I am looking for. On the PCA website I found a '99 030 996 with 83k with the IMS,RMS and clutch replaced at 73k. I have negotiated a price and am planning to fly to Denver to pick it up at the end of the month. If all works out, I will post some photos of my fortunate find and experience on the drive back to Dallas. At 83K with the 030 option and the maintenance concerns addressed, I think this is the car for me. The wife is on board too.

HDA

LOL good luck! It's always better to have some metal around your body but I will never sell my Ducati 916

Let me know how the trip goes!
I like the PCA classified but I am too cheap to splurge on a membership.

I am very picky on my future 996 (beside clean title etc):
- Preferably Yellow or a silly color.
- Absolutely no red (otherwise I would have already bought #2!) nor silver
- Black interior, then gray, then pink, then tan.
- If not a 1999, I'd want IMS / RMS taken care of or factored in price.
- If low mileage IMS/RMS done regardless of the year.
- Option tag present.

I really like the fact that the 996 is among the lightest 911 since the 993.
I really liked the one at the dealer. Maybe I will let it simmer a few more days ....

docmirror

I heard the #3 guy is a real train wreck! hahahha!

Glad you found your 'the one'. Denver is nice this time of year, was just up there doing some spring skiing. Hope it works out well! Make sure you have the docs for the IMS work. Keep us posted with a new thread.

docmirror

Good plan. Get what you want, no matter how long it takes. Get your desires.

However, the 'absolutely no red' is bad mojo..

HDA

Let me tell you, I even looked at wrapping your car I like it THAT much

docmirror

BAN!!! Ban him! No wrapping - evar.

Sorry I couldn't make it work, but seriously - get what makes you happy when it comes to your 996. It'll always be your joy. Good luck.

vitaminC

Hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like it has the button for "TC Off" (top left button on the center stack). In which case it has traction control and a LSD. However, it is definitely not yellow or any other interesting color...

vitaminC

This one (X51, no sunroof, etc) posted in the RL classifieds looks pretty cool. IMHO, it's still too much money for something that's not a Turbo or GT3...