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Old 02-14-2011, 12:03 AM
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Default $28k 2005 997 - Atlanta

Maybe a scam, stumbled across it Googling for something else.
No affiliation, just FYI because the price is so low...

If someone in Atlanta is looking this car was posted here:

http://ajcexchange.com/2-Cars-Other-.../811890/detail

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kbb.com has FAIR condition at $33k.

I emailed the owner for more pics.

From the ad's solo pic, looks like some front lip cosmetic damage and tires may need replacing ?

For me, I'd want the original wheels

Thanks,

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Old 02-15-2011, 01:09 PM
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Remember, you get what you pay for. Or better, you pay for what you get. Those wheels are extremely heavy, BTW.
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Faker than Pamela Anderson.
You want it to be real just as much I bet.
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If it's real, I'd DIY drop that engine and make the obvious changes, clutch etc. However, the ph number listed in ad is no longer in service; oh well !

Patrick
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Techarts not included...as per ad
What is wholesale on a 2005 ?.......maybe $ 2,500 more than a 2004
Price isn't that far off from reality, is it ?
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Originally Posted by Graygoose997
Techarts not included...as per ad
What is wholesale on a 2005 ?.......maybe $ 2,500 more than a 2004
Price isn't that far off from reality, is it ?
Not really. There is a more pronounced price bump between 2004 and 2005 because the 996 was in 2004 (other than the C4S and turbos). People still will pay a premium for a 997 body.
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In my experience, prices that are too good to be true, usually are. I investigated a similar deal once and the pictures showed a red car but carfax said it was white. Then when I contacted the seller he wanted me to wire him $10k before he would show me the car! Of course I ran away as fast as I could.
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I just got an email from the seller and attached were 20 pics and it looks fantastic !

The Atlanta (678) ph number however is dis-connected. The seats do not look like they have any miles on them.
Also, the email is from a doctor in Australia at a University. And no VIN #.

Patrick
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You're all too late.

I already wired $10k to seller and I'm guaranteed first crack at this SWEET deal!




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Originally Posted by RollingArt
You're all too late.

I already wired $10k to seller and I'm guaranteed first crack at this SWEET deal!




Phil
Did you opt for their discounted shipping source as well? :-)
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Originally Posted by RollingArt
You're all too late.

I already wired $10k to seller and I'm guaranteed first crack at this SWEET deal!




Phil

Damn. So did I. I guess we will need to alternate weekend usage.
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bottom line...

If a car is advertise for less than dealer trade-in value that is scam...why would anyone bother wasting their time selling direct.

Either the car is vaporware and you are dealing with nigeria
Or there is a car and it is ready to be taken over but it is in such bad shape dealer don't even want it as trade in.


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