The - "What do you think of this deal/car thread"
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Great feedback so far.
I reached out the dealer selling it. The car is a 2 owner car. He sent me the Carfax report on it... A few odd things:
1. The HG went at 1k miles. Is that even remotely normal on these cars?? At the same time the engine was dropped and they bled the clutch, brakes and coolant system it says.
2. Also looks like the battery has been replaced like 3 or 4 times..
Otherwise, it does seem like it's been serviced a LOT according to the report.
Any other thoughts?
I reached out the dealer selling it. The car is a 2 owner car. He sent me the Carfax report on it... A few odd things:
1. The HG went at 1k miles. Is that even remotely normal on these cars?? At the same time the engine was dropped and they bled the clutch, brakes and coolant system it says.
2. Also looks like the battery has been replaced like 3 or 4 times..
Otherwise, it does seem like it's been serviced a LOT according to the report.
Any other thoughts?
#17
Rennlist Member
Great feedback so far.
I reached out the dealer selling it. The car is a 2 owner car. He sent me the Carfax report on it... A few odd things:
1. The HG went at 1k miles. Is that even remotely normal on these cars?? At the same time the engine was dropped and they bled the clutch, brakes and coolant system it says.
2. Also looks like the battery has been replaced like 3 or 4 times..
Otherwise, it does seem like it's been serviced a LOT according to the report.
Any other thoughts?
I reached out the dealer selling it. The car is a 2 owner car. He sent me the Carfax report on it... A few odd things:
1. The HG went at 1k miles. Is that even remotely normal on these cars?? At the same time the engine was dropped and they bled the clutch, brakes and coolant system it says.
2. Also looks like the battery has been replaced like 3 or 4 times..
Otherwise, it does seem like it's been serviced a LOT according to the report.
Any other thoughts?
Battery replaced from lack of use most likely and not on a tender. The head gasket at 1,000 miles does seem very off.
#18
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
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The "What's the most expensive 996 Turbo" thread
The "What's the cheapest 996 Turbo" thread
The "Will the 996 Turbo go up in value" thread
The "Is this a good deal" thread
The "How do you fix it" thread
And the combined "Picture of your 996 Turbo" and "Here's what I did to my 996 Turbo" thread.
#19
Drifting
Car looks like a great deal if it checks out, is too lightly optioned and has moon roof or I would be calling. Dock is right most of this stuff is car 101, do a little research and roll the dice= its never a sure thing.
#20
Now, I completely agree that you can be burned by a low mileage car but just take your time and make sure the car has been well taken care. In this case, she looks like a beauty! Get the PPI done and make sure to give a list of the common problems associated with this vehicle and have each checked out thoroughly. If you pull the trigger I would also go ahead and do a 30,000 mile service (Plugs, coilpacks...etc) just to freshen her up a bit.
#21
Instructor
I read comments like this all the time and I must say...sometimes it's simply not true. I rolled the dice and bought an 02 with 24,000 miles on it last September. I had a thorough PPI done from a reputable mechanic & the car passed with flying colors. Since September, I have put 13,000 miles on this vehicle and it has been bulletproof! I understand that I might take a hit on resale but life is short and I'm having the time of my life in a vehicle that I adore!
Now, I completely agree that you can be burned by a low mileage car but just take your time and make sure the car has been well taken care. In this case, she looks like a beauty! Get the PPI done and make sure to give a list of the common problems associated with this vehicle and have each checked out thoroughly. If you pull the trigger I would also go ahead and do a 30,000 mile service (Plugs, coilpacks...etc) just to freshen her up a bit.
Now, I completely agree that you can be burned by a low mileage car but just take your time and make sure the car has been well taken care. In this case, she looks like a beauty! Get the PPI done and make sure to give a list of the common problems associated with this vehicle and have each checked out thoroughly. If you pull the trigger I would also go ahead and do a 30,000 mile service (Plugs, coilpacks...etc) just to freshen her up a bit.
#22
Drifting
A hg could have leaked/been bad from day one= just one of those things. I love low mileage cars and all said have had better luck with them then mid mile- high. Subject has been beaten to death here many times. Find a car that suits your needs and go for it. The 996tt is a fantastic car.
#23
Rennlist Member
I read comments like this all the time and I must say...sometimes it's simply not true. I rolled the dice and bought an 02 with 24,000 miles on it last September. I had a thorough PPI done from a reputable mechanic & the car passed with flying colors. Since September, I have put 13,000 miles on this vehicle and it has been bulletproof! I understand that I might take a hit on resale but life is short and I'm having the time of my life in a vehicle that I adore!
Now, I completely agree that you can be burned by a low mileage car but just take your time and make sure the car has been well taken care. In this case, she looks like a beauty! Get the PPI done and make sure to give a list of the common problems associated with this vehicle and have each checked out thoroughly. If you pull the trigger I would also go ahead and do a 30,000 mile service (Plugs, coilpacks...etc) just to freshen her up a bit.
Now, I completely agree that you can be burned by a low mileage car but just take your time and make sure the car has been well taken care. In this case, she looks like a beauty! Get the PPI done and make sure to give a list of the common problems associated with this vehicle and have each checked out thoroughly. If you pull the trigger I would also go ahead and do a 30,000 mile service (Plugs, coilpacks...etc) just to freshen her up a bit.
#24
Turbos like this with low miles are getting rare. If all checks out it's worth buying. Bought my untouched 04 last Nov with 12k miles, still had original tires. Now at 13k no problems other then spoiler pump which blew 2 days after purchase. Changed all fluids, no issues found. If it's what you want, go for it.
#25
Racer
Thread Starter
My final questions on this one - am I really missing out on any desirable options, besides X50?
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
#26
Drifting
My final questions on this one - am I really missing out on any desirable options, besides X50?
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
#27
#28
My final questions on this one - am I really missing out on any desirable options, besides X50?
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
I know it's lightly optioned, but what's truly missing?
If it was your money, would you go for this or a silver with black coupe, also fairly low options - but DOES have X50 and has 30k miles for 56k.
Thank you all for your help!!
Regarding your dilemma, there's a lot more to a car than the abstract miles/options/price combo. To me, the best car is a one-owner car sold by a local private citizen (not a dealer) who's kept every receipt of every gas fill and can provide an inch worth of maintenance records. I'd pay a massive premium for a car like that.
I'd pay way more for a car like that at 90k miles than for a 20k miles "it's a trade in from one of our best clients but unfortunately he lost all records" dealer car, which in fact they bought at a hannover auction in West Podunk.
#30
It depends what your preference is, a car with very low miles or a more desirable x50. If the condition and history of both cars are similar, and the x50 is only a couple of k more that would my pick. The x50 msrp was probably 15k more,. Tough choice.