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Old 04-20-2011, 09:16 PM
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Default WTB 996 GT3 - Anyone know this car...

Hi,

I am looking to get back in to a Porsche after a 3 year hiatus. Wanted to know if anyone has any history on this car for sale in Dublin, CA.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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I would buy another car
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This car has been talked about before here, do a search.
Something mentioned about being the towns bicycle.
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Slutty Gt3? Herpes?
Old 04-20-2011, 10:48 PM
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Other then multiple owners- what's wrong with it? I don't mind the high mileage. Mike
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Thank you for the feedback. I will do a search.
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car has miles
car cost more than most
car has been for sale over 18 months
when money is ready, post here. someone will contact you with a good car.
i just put together 4 RL buying selling 2 cars in last 3 weeks.
both were better deals

all the good US cars are moving to canada for some reason.
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The question to be asked, is what is that car doing at a nissan dealer?
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it's a decent looking car - fair enough

tall miles

weird/consignment deal...owner thinks it's a mclaren, or something (though the price seems to be coming down a bit)

seems to have been around more than the girls working at the New Century
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Roll bar and stock seats?
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keep looking.
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I looked at it, too. Researching it mentions something about a possible wreck at a previous dealer. It may be my eyes playing tricks on me, but the drivers door doesn't fit perfectly at the back. Carfax shows "parts ordered" but no details, and door alignment service.

I still like the car, but it has a shady history for sure.

I'm still in the market, but am having trouble finding one for under 50 to my door.
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If it's a GT3 in the 40's you are after, you are more than likely going to have to go with an "issues" car.
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I'm fine with "some" issues. There are certain trade-offs I am willing to accept to meet my budget. For instance, I would still consider the Dublin car if I could confirm or deny the accident history and see a solid compression test. However, they seemed very eager to avoid investigating the details to any serious extent. As with most dealers, they'd rather just move the car for the price on the window no questions asked.
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Originally Posted by mooty
all the good US cars are moving to canada for some reason.
As long as oil prices keep moving up....
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