Thinking of picking up a 997
01-01-2018, 09:45 AM
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Thinking of picking up a 997
The buddy who used to work at local dealer, and who sold me my Spyder and Cayenne, is selling this car. I don’t really need another sports car. However, given that I know the seller and feel like this is a great price, I was thinking of adding it to the collection. I previously owned a 3.2 996 base Carrera and loved how light and tossable it was. I presume this car has similar driving dynamics. I’d probably need to do the IMS fix but otherwise he’s maintained it nicely. Any guidance or suggestions appreciated!
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...modelCode1=911
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...modelCode1=911
01-01-2018, 10:34 AM
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yeah sounds like a steal, considering knowing the owner, it's a no brainer if you don't already have a 911. still get a PPI and an over rev report though
01-01-2018, 11:08 AM
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IMS solution done. Nice. Thats 5k without clutch.
If a good shop did the work and everything checks out in PPI thats a great buy for someone.
If a good shop did the work and everything checks out in PPI thats a great buy for someone.
01-01-2018, 11:24 AM
#6
Its got a roll cage and may have been tracked quite a bit. Better check brakes and suspension. Water pump and serpentine belt. You may have to address all of those items. That's an easy 5 to 6k.
01-01-2018, 11:37 AM
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I cannot help but to think that there are no free rides with sports cars. Most of the "best deals" I have seen and encountered over the years turn out to be more expensive than those cars that seemed over priced at the time. Anyone formerly working for a dealer and knowing the market well will get market for a car and won't give a car away unless there is a reason. Get a PPI, check for scoring and see if damage not reported to car fax. What is a 3.2 996? The last 3.2 911 I had was a 1988 Commerative Edition Cabriolet. My NA 90 had a 3.6. The 6 996s I had were all 3.6s.
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01-01-2018, 11:41 AM
#8
Description says never tracked. Not sure how that make sense with a coil-over and roll cage setup.
01-01-2018, 12:09 PM
#11
Seems like a good price, however I also would think that car has been tracked.
01-01-2018, 12:22 PM
#12
You could look in the undercarriage to see if there is lots of bits of tire rubber strewn about from tracking in the wheelwells and suspension parts. I suppose they could have cleaned it off, but thats doubtful.
01-01-2018, 12:49 PM
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Are the wheels correct for that year? They might be another example of scoring parts as takeoffs at the dealer.
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01-01-2018, 01:16 PM
#15
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If your buddy is trustworthy and the car checks out, this looks like a steal. Take it for a drive, and you'll see how nicely it handles.