997s deals around the interwebz (no affiliation)
#4216
Intermediate
Also now looking at 997.2 Manual Turbos
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/valley-stream-2012-porsche-911-turbo/6775035373.html
https://www.ryanfriedmanmotorcars.com/2012-porsche-911-turbo-c-516.htm
Any opinions for the newbie? Thanks folks.
#4217
Looking at the price with "Porsche specialty shop" in the text, I knew something was very wrong. It didn't even need a Carfax to be run to say "run away". No shop would sell a car at that price. Occasionally, one gets lucky with a franchise dealer (Ford, for example) that gets a nice 997 on trade and doesn't value it correctly. That never happens at specialty shops that primarily shop auctions for their cars. These guys usually have lower inventory and have to make a certain amount on each car. Some of the best deals I have run across are at franchise dealers, and those cars go in a day or 2.
#4219
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by dawgcatching
Looking at the price with "Porsche specialty shop" in the text, I knew something was very wrong. It didn't even need a Carfax to be run to say "run away". No shop would sell a car at that price. Occasionally, one gets lucky with a franchise dealer (Ford, for example) that gets a nice 997 on trade and doesn't value it correctly. That never happens at specialty shops that primarily shop auctions for their cars. These guys usually have lower inventory and have to make a certain amount on each car. Some of the best deals I have run across are at franchise dealers, and those cars go in a day or 2.
#4220
Hello all! Love this forum and love the thought of being a new 997 owner. BLUF: I am 31, Active Duty USAF and been around for 11 yrs serving various assignments and deployments. Wife and I have agreed to finally jump into the Porsche world and after much research (and price) I've landed on owning a 997 S as my first. Budget I am working with is up to 43k but I really want to stay around the 38k and under for a good example. This thread has been very helpful and I'll be active in it as I am in the hunt (January) for my first. I do have a garage and this will be a pleasure only car (we daily an 01 Lexus and 02 4Runner) for spirited drives and the casual cars/coffee meets. So under 100k miles is the goal but the 80-90k range is not out of the question since Ill put fewer than 3k miles in a year. Anyways, can you all look at these examples, some of these I'd have to have a PPI done and have it shipped (far NY or CA) so im really investing alot into research of the 997 markets. Thank you all!
Love everything about it except carfax shows a single accident, thoughts? Also, doesnt look like it has PASM?
https://www.brownsjeepchryslerdodge....c906.htm#close
Right up my alley and close to what I want, 90k miles, sounds well maintained and clean carfax (single owner) thoughts?
https://www.euroimportsautosales.com...ville-ky.shtml
Amazing car, at top of my range and would need a PPI plus shipping, interior flawless and unique (red/black leather from the factory)... not really logistically my favorite option.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
Up my alley, love most things about it, no PASM I believe? Fender bender but seems well repaired, clean title.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
Carfax shows 2-3 front/rear collisions, clean title, repaired, seems like the dealer just wants to get rid of it...great opportunity to own a 991 Manual? or stay far away?!
https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-ca...3-porsche-911/
Love everything about it except carfax shows a single accident, thoughts? Also, doesnt look like it has PASM?
https://www.brownsjeepchryslerdodge....c906.htm#close
Right up my alley and close to what I want, 90k miles, sounds well maintained and clean carfax (single owner) thoughts?
https://www.euroimportsautosales.com...ville-ky.shtml
Amazing car, at top of my range and would need a PPI plus shipping, interior flawless and unique (red/black leather from the factory)... not really logistically my favorite option.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
Up my alley, love most things about it, no PASM I believe? Fender bender but seems well repaired, clean title.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
Carfax shows 2-3 front/rear collisions, clean title, repaired, seems like the dealer just wants to get rid of it...great opportunity to own a 991 Manual? or stay far away?!
https://usaa2.secure.zag.com/used-ca...3-porsche-911/
#4222
Racer
The Texas car has been listed for a while, so you could possibly buy the car for less than the asking. Isn't PASM standard on all S's? Maybe I'm thinking of the 997.2. Also, personally I would pass on the 991 Base, I had one and the low end performance of the 3.4 in that car is disappointing IMO.
#4223
Very nice white C4S with all the right options except full leather
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AB29979S722921/
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Type=spotlight
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AB29979S722921/
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Type=spotlight
#4224
Rennlist Member
What about this car? Mileage is high for the price, but it has a rebuilt 3.8 due to IMS detonation. Does this car belong to anyone here? I know there is a sizable Seattle continent on the forums!
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...768730723.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...768730723.html
#4226
It's heartbreaking to see an 06 with a blown IMSB.
#4227
Thoughts?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...778647458.html
Anyone in the NorCal area have any spare time to assist?
Thank you all
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...778647458.html
Anyone in the NorCal area have any spare time to assist?
Thank you all
#4229
Very nice white C4S with all the right options except full leather
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AB29979S722921/
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AB29979S722921/
#4230
Three Wheelin'
Here is an interesting car with a highly motivated seller (tax issues). I like it, but want a CAB.
2008 997TT TIP Coupe, Black / stone/black interior
https://www.globalautosports.com/car/437601/
no affiliation
2008 997TT TIP Coupe, Black / stone/black interior
https://www.globalautosports.com/car/437601/
no affiliation
Last edited by HkPlinker; 12-30-2018 at 03:27 PM. Reason: additional info