cmoody127

After selling my 996.2 Cab a few years ago to help pay for my MBA, I'm getting get back in the Porsche. I'm sticking with the 996 since I loved my first one, but this time looking for a C4S.

I've spoken with the seller, but am wondering what everything thinks about the car below, or knows anything about this particular car. IMS/RMS/clutch replaced in the mid 80's mileage, new cup 2's a few thousand miles ago. However, relatively high mileage and an accident on it's record (although seller sent me an repair invoice showing just $1k, so it doesn't appear to be major) and high number of owners is putting me off. Thanks in advance for the input.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto...631519366.html

Splitting Atoms

The thing is that really struck me at first glance was the large gap behind the front bumper. Definitely drooping. Needs closer inspection.

texaninmichigan

The paint on the fascia doesn't look so good, but maybe it is just the lighting?

cmoody127

Good catch, I've asked the seller about it. I'm thinking it might just be sagging over time, but will obviously check it out closely. I had a similar issue with my E46 M3, which I fixed easily, but can't seem to find much info on bumper sag for the 996.

achman

1. Worst photos ever, can't tell anything.
2. IMS replaced
3. I don't think there is any "front bumper droop" on a 996. It's either "on" or "not on correctly." Looking aty the side light, I wonder if bumper was off and put back on incorrectly, it's easy to do. Can't think of a reason there would be that huge gap excep it not being on correctly...having just taken mine off last week to clean radiators.
4. Good color combo
5. Hate plasti-dipped or painted wheels
6. True bargain price. There is one for $30k on PCA website. You could spend $5k to bring this up to snuff and still be ok.

moburki

It would have to have missing upper screws (3 iirc along the hood line) for it to sag that much. Or very oval holes. The holes are already clearanced so you can adjust fitment, match bodylines.
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cmoody127

Thanks everyone, looking at indy's in Nashville area for a PPI and will have them take a closer look based on this information, but I'm thinking that's a flaw that can be easily addressed.

jllphan

I'm a bit addicted to CL and saw that car the day it popped up -- I'm in Nashville, so PM if your not and want someone impartial to have a quick look. I'm no expert, but picked up a C4S last year, have read everything i can get my hands on and have replaced gobs and gobs of parts since purchase --- so i feel like i know what these cars should look and feel like.

As for PPI's -- I'd reach out to Brett Metzler at German Motorworks or Jay Gould over at German Performance Options. While I've refreshed the entire coolant system, spin on oil adaptor, spark plugs/coils, frunk microswitch, door lock assembly and a lot of other odds and ends in my garage, I recently had Brett replace the clutch, IMSB, RMS, inner/outter tie rod boots and a few other things and was happy as usual (he's tackled larger jobs for my BMWs over the years). German Performance Options are a bit more Porsche-centric, but I've known Brett for a long time and would take his opinion on any car. Lastly, some of the folks in the Nashville PCA rave about a guy named wickie (sp?) at Renntag, never partied w/ the guy myself or even been to his shop -- he cut his teeth on air-cooled Porsches but one of the gals in PCA will ONLY take her 996 C4s to him. Hope that helps.

achman

I would be much more interested in this car than the one you have posted:

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...condition.html

cmoody127

Amazing, thanks! I stumbled upon a few of those shops in my search for a good PPI indy, but this is definitely more helpful. Might take you up on that impartial opinion offer. I am in Atlanta, so I would ideally only make the trip up with solid PPI results to buy it, but have been tempted to drive up this weekend to check it out.

e90steve

That's the kind of car that you buy and enjoy right there. +1 like it much better than the one in Nashville Craigslist.

cmoody127

Just to add on, I got some extensive service records for this car. Just over 5k miles ago, this car had LN IMS, clutch, plugs/coils and a few other smaller items. New tires around 3k miles ago. Dealer did oil filter cut to ensure no metal shavings before performing IMS upgrade. However, cannot locate records showing AOS replacement...

Agent Jester

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