Originally Posted by gophaster

Thanks for the info...Looks great in the pics would be cool if you could figure out where it came from. If I'm not mistaken Precision porsche and NR both make what I understand are very nice gt2 tails also so maybe check with them too

Originally Posted by splitime

Figured out the source, used the details within the paperwork I received then took a shot on non-changing phone numbers to reach out to a previous owner. He has been really open and forthcoming about the car, kind of a nice after purchase present.

The wing has been on since December of 2008 and was made by Misha from his memory.

Originally Posted by T10Chris

Thanks for the compliment!

Sure; I set out with a budget of mid-40s for a 6 speed car, and this car is mechanically just as sound as the 40k+ cars with half the miles that I looked at, and actually much better than some. Way better shape than another mid 30s car that I looked at. I feel like I got a killer deal. The car wasn't kept on the lot (there were Boxsters, a Cayman and a couple of Carreras on the lot), it was kept in a warehouse where the dealer had several other more expensive Porsches, a handful of Ferraris, many nice cars of various makes; some for sale, some not. No issues at all with the transaction, test drove, took it for an inspection the next day, came back and paid for it... It passed my initial inspection, I pulled the ECU data myself via durametric and took it for an independent PPI which reported virtually no issues and nothing that surprised me- the only big issue is the rear wheels are not original, but service records disclosed this; each were replaced at different time, about 6 months apart, for a vibration issue. It has pretty much all of the service records since new- most being done at 2 of the local Porsche dealerships and a few at a respected local independent shop. Has the original window sticker and all of the original booklets/manuals/keys. I am the 3rd owner; car was a local trade by another client and the dealer put me in contact with the previous owner to ease my mind about the history. No paint work, no accidents, no modifications other than an aftermarket GT2-style wing on the OEM hydraulics (functioning and non-leaking) and included the OEM wing. In the photos it doesn't show the front lip and looks to be in rough condition, but the dealer had replaced that piece before I ever saw it in person and never updated the photos.

The first thing I noticed when I got there, is the car is in nowhere near as rough condition as it appears in the photos; it is just in dire need of a cleaning. I went expecting a somewhat rough car, but would still buy if only issues were minor cosmetic/paint issues if I could get a lower price. The paint has no major issues, its extremely clean for the age/mileage- looks like it has half the miles and my in-laws thought it was a brand new car when I pulled up in it for the holidays. The interior is the roughest part of the car; I'd still give it an 8 out of 10; the carbon trim has 2 faded pieces on the dash and there is a scratch in the clearcoat of the carbon on the steering wheel. No extraordinary wear, no tears/rips or smells. I dealt with the owner of the dealership directly- he said he's sat on it without listing it for a while since he didn't know what he wanted to do with it (sell it or take it to auction) and didn't usually sell higher mileage cars.

I'm extremely happy with it. I also feel lucky that I got this car at the price I did; I wouldn't count on other lower priced cars to be in this shape based on what I saw in the local market.

Originally Posted by guardsred997

They finally relented, and purchased turbo twist wheels for this car....got rid of those absolutely horrible ghetto wheels.....This car is relatively close to me, but I don't trust this car at all.....

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...8511/overview/

Originally Posted by gophaster

Yeah, I'm not a fan of them in chrome either. Was this the yellow car that was posted a while back with the yellow/black wheels??

Originally Posted by T10Chris

Ha! This is the car I picked up

Originally Posted by kcattorney

Well, here's one that sold last week (according to eBay) that should restore everyone's faith that prices are on the rise:
2001 996tt with 124,000 miles and a salvage title. eBay says it sold for $34,000.
It is still listed here in the Rennlist vehicle marketplace