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Dranon 03-13-2019 03:54 PM

Your thought opinions on these 2 caes?
 
https://www.galuxurycars.com/2005-po...olet-c-246.htm

When I run the VIN things do not seem to match! Things that stand out: VIN says sport seats these are not. Red brake calipers? no Turbo S script on bat wing
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0CB29905S675315/

What about this one techart aero kit cobb tune. Opinions on cobb tune

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

autobonrun 03-13-2019 05:44 PM

You definitely found a couple interesting examples. The first one is a salvage car, total loss vehicle. My guess is when they rebuilt it, they didn't return the PCCB brakes; instead went with standard steel brakes to save some money. Maybe they even sold the sports seats, made a little money, then installed standard ones. I would also question where was the car between July 2011 and December 2018? It says for sale both times with no buyer in between. I assume it didn't sell and was just sitting and being used by a dealer. Hard to tell.

The second one; Cobb makes a good tune for the 996. That wouldn't bother me. But that car has a huge number of mods. That's fine also if they are the mods you want; however many want something closer to stock.

Between the two, I would pick the second one.

rael 03-13-2019 07:30 PM

I would keep looking. I just bought a real turbo s cab, 6MT, with a few tasteful mods, 50k+ miles, with a very desirable color combo, 2nd long time owner, for somewhere in between those cars. The car had a fully documented history and some really nice features. You never know where something will pop up. Be patient.

Road King 03-13-2019 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by autobonrun (Post 15701637)
You definitely found a couple interesting examples. The first one is a salvage car, total loss vehicle. My guess is when they rebuilt it, they didn't return the PCCB brakes; instead went with standard steel brakes to save some money. Maybe they even sold the sports seats, made a little money, then installed standard ones. I would also question where was the car between July 2011 and December 2018? It says for sale both times with no buyer in between. I assume it didn't sell and was just sitting and being used by a dealer. Hard to tell.

Oh, this car has a story to tell!

Stolen on 11/14/2010....then same date Accident reported/Vehicle involved in crash/It hit a stationary object/Airbags did not deploy

That's an automatic pass for 99% of us. Who needs that kind of history? It's priced $10K below market for a reason, but even if it were cheaper I'd still pass.

That second car has a body kit, not my cup of tea but if you love it go have a look, drive, and then PPI. Cobb Tune is fine, many of us are running off the shelf and custom Cobb tunes.

Good luck with your search...and be patient, there are many 996 Turbos out there, the right one will materialize eventually. Far better to walk from a few than to make a potentially costly mistake.

Carlo_Carrera 03-13-2019 07:49 PM

Big pass on both. too many very nice Turbos out there.

911mhawk 03-13-2019 08:24 PM

Droptop season...

Carlo_Carrera 03-13-2019 09:26 PM

Buy this one instead.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...11-turbo-s-17/

Road King 03-13-2019 09:42 PM

X50 manual Cab with moderate miles

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto...835245238.html

911mhawk 03-13-2019 10:22 PM


Originally Posted by Road King (Post 15702175)

+1^

mffarrell 03-13-2019 11:06 PM

Run fast!

Mbren1979 03-13-2019 11:06 PM

First one sold for several grand less than they are asking back in june of 2011
http://www.usedcarsfsbo.com/asp/Item.asp?soldid=29922&make=porsche&theday=6%2F9%2F2011

if you could find some images of the actual damage i may consider it with a ppi that checks out. But would low ball them and a lot of digging on the history.

autobonrun 03-13-2019 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by Road King (Post 15701894)
Oh, this car has a story to tell!

Stolen on 11/14/2010....then same date Accident reported/Vehicle involved in crash/It hit a stationary object/Airbags did not deploy

That's an automatic pass for 99% of us. Who needs that kind of history? It's priced $10K below market for a reason, but even if it were cheaper I'd still pass.

That second car has a body kit, not my cup of tea but if you love it go have a look, drive, and then PPI. Cobb Tune is fine, many of us are running off the shelf and custom Cobb tunes.

Good luck with your search...and be patient, there are many 996 Turbos out there, the right one will materialize eventually. Far better to walk from a few than to make a potentially costly mistake.

Wow. With the PCCBs gone I bet the rim or rims took a hit and cracked those rotors. Chances are suspension components compromised as well. Yea leave this one.

Dranon 03-13-2019 11:16 PM


Originally Posted by Road King (Post 15702175)

Oh, that's a nice one! I'm looking at a couple of others also especially the one on BAT!

Dranon 03-13-2019 11:17 PM


Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera (Post 15702141)

I'm watching that one closely so long the bids don't get ridiculous...

Freddie Two Bs 03-13-2019 11:23 PM


Originally Posted by Road King (Post 15702175)

LOVE that one. Probably can be had for a little under 50.


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