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Old 02-06-2007, 02:22 AM
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No affiliation but I saw this one and surprised how 'cheap' it is. I called them and was told that the car is in good shape but the ABS light won't go away.

I may go have a peek this Wednesday.
Old 02-06-2007, 03:24 AM
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Let us know what you think about this car. That is an attractive price.
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Old 02-06-2007, 08:13 AM
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Car appears to have been lowered, no mention of suspension mods.
In picture 9, the finish has been worn completely off the shifter on the right side.
In picture 7, the seat appears to be very worn on the outside of the driver's side left bolster.
I would have some reservations about this car, even at that price, especially with the ABS malfunction.
There are way too many 996TT's available in better condition for a bit more $$ IMHO.
Old 02-06-2007, 12:21 PM
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Get a ppi, if it checks out buy it. Not that uncommon to see abs light if somebody has messed with the suspension and tripped a sensor, easily fixed...if that's what it turns out to be. Price is right on.
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Wow...next we'll see them in the 40,000 range. Amazing. Next they'll be at used boxter prices!
Old 02-06-2007, 05:59 PM
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I hope people wake up and realize that these prices are too low....but you never know. If the RMS issues of the NA cars are getting to Joe Public.....

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Old 02-06-2007, 07:32 PM
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Just test drove a 6MT 01 at NXCESS in Houston. Second gear pops out, badly painted front bumper. Didn't even make it on the freeway.
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Originally Posted by TXGold
Just test drove a 6MT 01 at NXCESS in Houston. Second gear pops out, badly painted front bumper. Didn't even make it on the freeway.
black/black? It's probably the same one. I think that's one in the same operation.
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Actually it was a silver/black. Test drove it this afternoon. What do you mean one in the same operation?
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Originally Posted by TXGold
Actually it was a silver/black. Test drove it this afternoon. What do you mean one in the same operation?
I 'think' they have several aliases that operate to sell Nxcess inventory. Allstate is one of them.

So that silver/black car was no good? That's the one with BBS wheels?
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yeah thats the one. i thought it was pretty bad. Good luck, let me know if i can help...What do you know about expo?
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Stay away from another silver/black one in Houston listed for WAY more then its worth.. I won't go into any details in public but ask about any paint/body work.
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Went to look at the 996TT. It looks ok as price reflects. Some oxidation. Headlights damaged. Right side looks like it had been resprayed.

I didn't bother with a test drive since the option badge underneath the bonnet was missing. Salesman wasn't available either.
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Nota where was this one at?


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