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2006 997 S
58k miles
clean carfax
exotic non-porsche dealer
passed PPI by reputable porsche indy mechanic
no accidents, no re-paint
three issues, needs new tires (I know it's gonna hurt) 60k miles service around the corner and ac buttons are faded, will need to touch up
two owners, started in Florida then Texas
service I would have to say that only what the carfax tells us. I am buying from a distance so I need to ask maybe they are in the glove box, indy mechanic says that it looks like it has been well taken care of
regardless I am looking at least a grand for the next service plus new tires, I'm guessing that is why he was willing to come down on it, after he saw the PPI report
Looks like the front bumper has been redone... or needs to be redone. As usual Tip means curb rash. I'd suggest spending more to find a nicer, local car.
From what I can tell, you have done all of the right things i.e. Car fax, PPI researched prices for maintenance etc. now the choice is up to you. Is it the car you want/desire? Is the color combination the one you want? And the list goes on. They are great cars and heads turn as you drive by. Good luck.
I'm having a great time with my tip box...same year model.
having such a great time that he tried to get his 996 back
Originally Posted by johnireland
Drove my former 996 today...made the dealer an offer to buy it back. ... but driving the 996, even with 72 year old reaction times and knees, it is the more fun car to be in. The interior is so clean and honest...and yes I can feel the missing horsepower but the 996 is more than fast enough. I'll post as soon as it is back in my possession.
How much is my mistake going to cost me? All things in, about $9,000. On the other hand I'll be saving $17,000 so I'm still ahead $8,000. More or less. But the truth is that I'm out $9,000 and I won't bother itemizing it.
Oh yes, and I prefer the stock 996 suspension to the sport and normal settings on the 997. And I prefer the way the 996 took a set in some turns.
What more can I say. I made a decision that it turns out I regret making. And I'll have to pay the price.
07-11-2015 | 11:12 PM
how about this 997 S
