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Old 04-20-2017, 04:57 PM
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Look at how stained the floor is on the passenger side even AFTER it was cleaned. Looks like liquid damage. Just something that jumped out at me
Old 04-20-2017, 05:02 PM
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I think that could just be an unfortunate coffee spill or something, what appears more alarming to me is the gap between the frunk lid and the driver's side fender; it also appears to be a bit crooked.
Old 04-20-2017, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Wasmer
Look at how stained the floor is on the passenger side even AFTER it was cleaned. Looks like liquid damage. Just something that jumped out at me
Yeah, that stain did make me wonder. Now, I'm curious to see what's under the carpet. I'm not too familar with 996 but in the market for one. Where can it leak from, A pillar area or from the front cowl?

Originally Posted by tom153
I think that could just be an unfortunate coffee spill or something, what appears more alarming to me is the gap between the frunk lid and the driver's side fender; it also appears to be a bit crooked.
Good eye on the gap. Carfax doesn't show any accidents or paintwork if disclosed.

https://www.carfaxonline.com/cfm/Dis...AB29993S685989
Old 04-20-2017, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DesmoSD
Sorry for this being my first post but I saw this very clean, low mileage but a 5 owner Turbo.

I've inquired about it but something seems too good to be true. What do you guys think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...vip=true&rt=nc
It's a $60k 996. What gives you the "too good to be true" feeling. It's a very strong price for a low mile car. If it were $40k, I can see you being suspicious, but $60k is top of market.

It is lowered with aftermarket exhaust and air filter. Given the exhaust and filter, I assume it probably has a tune as well. It also has aftermarket screens behind the front bumper openings. So the car was definitely "enthusiast" owned
Old 04-20-2017, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vman932
It's a $60k 996. What gives you the "too good to be true" feeling. It's a very strong price for a low mile car. If it were $40k, I can see you being suspicious, but $60k is top of market.

It is lowered with aftermarket exhaust and air filter. Given the exhaust and filter, I assume it probably has a tune as well. It also has aftermarket screens behind the front bumper openings. So the car was definitely "enthusiast" owned
Did you sell your Supra yet? I'm on SF too.

I'm not saying it should be cheaper but an extra eyes from Turbo owners (which they already pointed out) was my intent.
Old 04-20-2017, 10:52 PM
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Being priced at $59k it is not too good to be true. That is a solid price. Five owners doesn't mean anything on a 15 year old car. A good personal inspection and professional PPI will tell the tale.
Old 04-20-2017, 11:22 PM
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Sold?
Old 04-21-2017, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Being priced at $59k it is not too good to be true. That is a solid price. Five owners doesn't mean anything on a 15 year old car. A good personal inspection and professional PPI will tell the tale.
I'm not saying the price wasn't too good to be true, mainly to see if anything seemed off. Some members pointed out the stained carpet on the passenger side and the front trunk gap on the driver's side.

I agree fully, another full PPI from another shop would be ideal given it's currenlty at a Porsche dealership.

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Sold?
Not that I know since I've been emailing the dealership directly. The ebay listing ended but here is the dealer listing.

https://main-line.porschedealer.com/...tallic+1090322
Old 04-21-2017, 04:46 PM
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High miles, but only 26k!
Old 04-21-2017, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Being priced at $59k it is not too good to be true. That is a solid price. Five owners doesn't mean anything on a 15 year old car. A good personal inspection and professional PPI will tell the tale.
Agree but it was referenced to see if anything stood out; which some already mentioned.

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Ebay listing ended but not sure if it has been re-listed. Here is the link to the dealer.

https://main-line.porschedealer.com/...tallic+1090322
Old 04-21-2017, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyKillroy
Nice price, but what's with the front tow hook and "911 turbo s" badge? Signs of caution for sure.
Old 04-21-2017, 10:18 PM
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Agreed those are red flags for sure.
Old 04-22-2017, 08:03 AM
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If you like it have a PPI done. I bought a high mileage 01 18 months ago after a fairly clean PPI and I love my car. Yes I've had to spend some money on a few items but still got a lovely car to drive. And because it already had high miles I daily drive it.
Old 04-22-2017, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Wight
If you like it have a PPI done. I bought a high mileage 01 18 months ago after a fairly clean PPI and I love my car. Yes I've had to spend some money on a few items but still got a lovely car to drive. And because it already had high miles I daily drive it.
Nothin like a really well maintained and high mileage Porsche or other euro. More incentive to pile more miles on :-)
Old 04-22-2017, 10:41 AM
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Default 2001 Pearl paint

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/6093673728.html

A little high on price but no one will have this color at the next meet.


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