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Old 04-07-2018, 12:22 PM
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What is the first model year for the 997.2?
Old 04-07-2018, 12:23 PM
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2009. Last December I bought my first Porsche, an '09 C2 coupe 6MT, 35k miles, paid $42k. Very happy with it. 9A1 engine in that car and newer does away with IMS issue altogether.

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Just get all your cash together in a liquid state or all your loan stuff done at the beginning as you will probably have to act fast when you find what you want. Be patient too and don’t compromise. Even unicorns can be found for the patient people.
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Originally Posted by doclouie
Just get all your cash together in a liquid state or all your loan stuff done at the beginning as you will probably have to act fast when you find what you want. Be patient too and don’t compromise. Even unicorns can be found for the patient people.

Excellent advice that should be heeded. Make sure to get a thorough Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI)
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op - search is your friend

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test drove a 2006 911S with 28k milia get. Felt great. Pre inspection says needs front tie roads. Isn’t that odd for the mileage?
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Originally Posted by doclouie
Just get all your cash together in a liquid state or all your loan stuff done at the beginning as you will probably have to act fast when you find what you want. Be patient too and don’t compromise. Even unicorns can be found for the patient people.
Great advice. If it's a weekend fun car, don't compromise IMO. Your dream car is out there. Once you find it, get a PPI and act fast. I would definitely drive as many as you can, so you can get an idea of what is normal in terms of performance, handling, etc.
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Originally Posted by mbrnik
test drove a 2006 911S with 28k milia get. Felt great. Pre inspection says needs front tie roads. Isn’t that odd for the mileage?
Definitely out of the ordinary. Just because of the age - water pump, thermostat, belt, reservoir tank (possibly), plugs (and some might say coils) - should be service/replaced.
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Originally Posted by mbrnik
What is the first model year for the 997.2?
My search just ended, waiting for it to deliver. 2009 C2S

Be patient, and don't compromise.
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Finding the car was the easy part compared to waiting for weather that's nice enough to drive it. It almost made it above freezing today, It snowed a few days ago, so the streets have a coating of salt. I don't really want to drive my C2S until we get some rain to wash the salt away, but it doesn't rain much when it's 25 degrees. I'm sure you will be able to relate.



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