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Old 10-09-2019, 12:53 PM
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Anyone looking for a 996 targa?


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Old 10-09-2019, 01:00 PM
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Only $7k..... but has developed a tapping sound in the right side cylinder head at idle. Some say it’s normal, but it wasn’t tapping when I parked it for the winter last fall. I’m told it could be a stuck valve lifter or chain tensioner.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/...978413016.html
Old 10-09-2019, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1
Only $7k..... but has developed a tapping sound in the right side cylinder head at idle. Some say it’s normal, but it wasn’t tapping when I parked it for the winter last fall. I’m told it could be a stuck valve lifter or chain tensioner.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/...978413016.html
Tapping sound on the right makes me cringe. Borescoring?
If it were local I'd look at it, and would be interested in it if it wasn't borescoring.
Too many miles and a previous wreck would make it not really worth rebuilding for $7K.
$4K, perhaps
Old 10-09-2019, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1
Only $7k..... but has developed a tapping sound in the right side cylinder head at idle. Some say it’s normal, but it wasn’t tapping when I parked it for the winter last fall. I’m told it could be a stuck valve lifter or chain tensioner.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/...978413016.html
Yea, this one is a basket case. Probably eating up with cylinder bore scoring. Will need a rebuild. But it's not worth it. 160K miles, cab, tip, Oh my!

Lions and tire and bears, oh my! Miles and cabs and accidents and tips, oh MY MY MY!!!
Old 10-09-2019, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco
As in; hmmm, what's wrong with it?
appears to be a 40th, no VIN or ID no / xx of 1,963
rear bumper and wing are after market, as are wheels

most 40th's in that mileage bring around $30k or so


Old 10-09-2019, 04:59 PM
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I pinged that ad a couple days ago... nothing back. Not sure it's legit.
Old 10-09-2019, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracture
appears to be a 40th, no VIN or ID no / xx of 1,963
rear bumper and wing are after market, as are wheels

most 40th's in that mileage bring around $30k or so


Exactly. The engine is going bad or it's a bogus ad.
Old 10-10-2019, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1

The 996 Targa is probably the best looking Targa of all the model ranges. It's the only one that maintained the beautiful, continuous sloping roofline that is seen in the silhouette of almost all 911s. More importantly, it has an actuated rear glass panel!! Look at this man rolling his luggage towards the rear of his 911 to store it in the parcel shelf rather than the frunk! Almost like a "real" car. What a madman.




The seller in the link you posted did't even showcase the rear access.
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Old 10-10-2019, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by T3C
The 996 Targa has an actuated rear glass panel!! Look at this man rolling his luggage towards the rear of his 911 to store it in the parcel shelf rather than the frunk!
Sure. I just put my luggage in the back, like everyone else....


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Old 10-10-2019, 09:40 AM
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I'm looking for something like this currently, but the body panels look a little messed up, different colors & the panel lines look off.. I think it also had two accidents..
Old 10-10-2019, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco
Sure. I just put my luggage in the back, like everyone else....
Old 10-10-2019, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1
Only $7k..... but has developed a tapping sound in the right side cylinder head at idle. Some say it’s normal, but it wasn’t tapping when I parked it for the winter last fall. I’m told it could be a stuck valve lifter or chain tensioner.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/...978413016.html
I wouldn't pay $3K for this...That interior is hideous!
Old 10-10-2019, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 808Bill
I wouldn't pay $3K for this...That interior is hideous!
Yeah, oof.
And I don't get his complaint about the mileage? He seems to think he bought a 55K car, but found out it was a 155K car? I think my car has a 6 digit odometer. Unless he bought it sight unseen.

In any case, he's selling a sick, tip car with an accident and now he's adding weird stories. Too much at 7K.
Old 10-10-2019, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeinBloomfield
Yeah, oof.
And I don't get his complaint about the mileage? He seems to think he bought a 55K car, but found out it was a 155K car? I think my car has a 6 digit odometer. Unless he bought it sight unseen.

In any case, he's selling a sick, tip car with an accident and now he's adding weird stories. Too much at 7K.
I think he was told it was a 55K mile car, and didn't check to verify until after he bought it...or...

Yep, I like a good story that lowers a price, but there are too many stories with this one.
For $7K, it had better need only 1 of the following: mechanical work, interior work, body work
If it needs more than that, or also has a branded title, the price I'll pay is significantly less.
Old 10-10-2019, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TexSquirrel
Tapping sound on the right makes me cringe. Borescoring?
If it were local I'd look at it, and would be interested in it if it wasn't borescoring.
Too many miles and a previous wreck would make it not really worth rebuilding for $7K.
$4K, perhaps
My car had this. Was actually a lifter at 130k miles


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