What do you think?
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First, I'm not up on US pricing, so you have to figure that out with the guys here who are in your area.
A base .2 is a nice car... leather, sport seats, nav - all nice. Sounds like it's well cared for too, but only a PPI will tell you for sure.
It's missing a couple of things I feel are important:
030 - PASM SPORT SUSPENSION
176 - Sports Exhaust System
220 - Limit Slip Rear Differential Lock
P17 - Sports Suspension
XCZ - Sport Shifter
Some of these can be fixed by after-market purchases.
Those calipers have been painted. They should be anodized black, not silver. Not necessarily a bad thing.
And for me, it's not a manual 6-speed, so I'd pass. I assume you're OK with PDK. So go look at it.
A base .2 is a nice car... leather, sport seats, nav - all nice. Sounds like it's well cared for too, but only a PPI will tell you for sure.
It's missing a couple of things I feel are important:
030 - PASM SPORT SUSPENSION
176 - Sports Exhaust System
220 - Limit Slip Rear Differential Lock
P17 - Sports Suspension
XCZ - Sport Shifter
Some of these can be fixed by after-market purchases.
Those calipers have been painted. They should be anodized black, not silver. Not necessarily a bad thing.
And for me, it's not a manual 6-speed, so I'd pass. I assume you're OK with PDK. So go look at it.
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Thanks so much Smitten. I currently own an 04 Carrera that I will be selling, it's a 6 speed and I'm looking forward to at least test driving an automatic before I make the final decision to narrow my search. I love the detail of the additional options you provided, I'm relatively new to the 911's (2 years now after owning a 944 since new for over 30 years) so still learning all the ins and outs...
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Millennia Motors, not the worst. Better do a PPI.
They are asking $49k with almost 50k miles on the clock.
That could almost get you a Carrera S, which would have PASM.
Looks clean, one key, auction car(not necessarily a bad thing).
Here are a couple of mentioned products:
For a PDK its $1200.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9X7SM.html
It's $3250 + installation. I prefer a Tubi system, PSE is just another button to break. Too loud? Lower your R.P.M.s, it's that simple.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997SE.html
It's a PDK car, don't really know why you could use a sport shifter…
Just because it says Porsche, doesn't always mean it's the best available aftermarket option.
If you could get it for $45K…do a Gundo Hack, try it as is for a while.
Good Luck.
They are asking $49k with almost 50k miles on the clock.
That could almost get you a Carrera S, which would have PASM.
Looks clean, one key, auction car(not necessarily a bad thing).
Here are a couple of mentioned products:
For a PDK its $1200.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9X7SM.html
It's $3250 + installation. I prefer a Tubi system, PSE is just another button to break. Too loud? Lower your R.P.M.s, it's that simple.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997SE.html
It's a PDK car, don't really know why you could use a sport shifter…
Just because it says Porsche, doesn't always mean it's the best available aftermarket option.
If you could get it for $45K…do a Gundo Hack, try it as is for a while.
Good Luck.
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I'm going to look at this car next Saturday, what do you think? Thanks, Ralph
http://www.milleniamotors.com/2011-P...-32750/5982052
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Btw. I am looking for a 996 MT. PM me your car info and asking price and lets talk.
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That car has been there for a while and at that price. It was there early fall 2016 when I was looking to upgrade from my 997.1. I heard nothing but good things about the dealer.
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A base Carrera .2 with standard non-PASM suspension is a great setup. You need to add the Sport Chrono package (sans clock timer) to access Sport/Sport Plus (essential).
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Along with what others have said.....maintenance!
I see no brake service which is in the 40-50k mile range and can run $3k....also a major is due at 60k which is just around the corner...another $2k.
Both of the above can be had for less at an Indy.....
Good Luck!
I see no brake service which is in the 40-50k mile range and can run $3k....also a major is due at 60k which is just around the corner...another $2k.
Both of the above can be had for less at an Indy.....
Good Luck!
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Nice clean car, but IMHO, Base 997.2 + PDK - Sport Chrono software = A bit boring to drive. If it was a manual at $46K, different story.
At ~$49K, maybe a 2009 C2S manual instead?
If you do go for it, at a minimum budget an additional $1,200 + an hour of Porsche service labor for Sport Mode software installation.
At ~$49K, maybe a 2009 C2S manual instead?
If you do go for it, at a minimum budget an additional $1,200 + an hour of Porsche service labor for Sport Mode software installation.
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IMHO it's a good car for someone who wants a modern, trouble-free 911 but isn't really into performance. An owner who wouldn't ever press the sport mode button if he/she had it or run an S to redline just to hear the engine sing.
Plenty of Porsche buyers out there that fit that demographic, just not as many in the Rennlist crowd.
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This is exactly the kind of feedback and help I was looking for, thank you. One of the big reasons I want a Carrera.2 is to get the black gauges without having to take the dash out and replace the white face. I've never driven a PDK so am looking forward to see how that feels as opposed to my current 6 speed (pic attached below); who knows you might be right about being boring... We'll see, it's early yet... Ralph