Today's Craigslist Finds...
08-29-2017, 11:37 AM
#3961
Good luck with your search! I just bought my car this spring, and the hunt is half the fun. Or maybe 30%, these cars are pretty fun to drive.
In any case, when I see cars with clear coat problems, or mismatched tops, or even the steering wheel discolored, I think that the owner didn't care very much. He just wanted to hop in and drive, and he took shortcuts or ignored little issues. I think it indicates how well he took care of all things you need him to have taken care of, like oil changes. For example, why doesn't the guy with the mismatched top just fix the windows? That has to suck, not being able to open and close the windows. That would bug the living hell out of me. But this guy, he just doesn't care.
All that said, the lack of maintenance is reflected in the price. What is not reflected though, is the issues the car may have due to a lack of maintenance.
In any case, when I see cars with clear coat problems, or mismatched tops, or even the steering wheel discolored, I think that the owner didn't care very much. He just wanted to hop in and drive, and he took shortcuts or ignored little issues. I think it indicates how well he took care of all things you need him to have taken care of, like oil changes. For example, why doesn't the guy with the mismatched top just fix the windows? That has to suck, not being able to open and close the windows. That would bug the living hell out of me. But this guy, he just doesn't care.
All that said, the lack of maintenance is reflected in the price. What is not reflected though, is the issues the car may have due to a lack of maintenance.
08-29-2017, 04:30 PM
#3962
Rennlist Member
This is my first post. I know I still have a lot to learn about p-cars.
Here are a couple interesting fixer-upper 996s.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...271090681.html
Being in Houston, I hope this owner is ok /\
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d...253149497.html
This one looks rough but as a point of discussion, if anyone knows, what would need to be done for the door electronics to work again? (rain damage) He is suggesting the locking mechanism needs to be rebuilt. Could it be as simple as a fuse?
Also, I know paint shop rates vary widely depending on the quality (time) of the work. Any body want to throw some numbers out there on what these would cost to have resprayed? At least you could paint the hard top to match at the same time.
Based on the fact that these cars have been posted for a while, I think it's fair to say that their asking prices might be on the optimistic side. Agree or disagree?
Cheers - thanks everyone, this site is great, and has been really helpful in fueling my interest in looking for a 996.
Here are a couple interesting fixer-upper 996s.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...271090681.html
Being in Houston, I hope this owner is ok /\
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d...253149497.html
This one looks rough but as a point of discussion, if anyone knows, what would need to be done for the door electronics to work again? (rain damage) He is suggesting the locking mechanism needs to be rebuilt. Could it be as simple as a fuse?
Also, I know paint shop rates vary widely depending on the quality (time) of the work. Any body want to throw some numbers out there on what these would cost to have resprayed? At least you could paint the hard top to match at the same time.
Based on the fact that these cars have been posted for a while, I think it's fair to say that their asking prices might be on the optimistic side. Agree or disagree?
Cheers - thanks everyone, this site is great, and has been really helpful in fueling my interest in looking for a 996.
08-31-2017, 02:27 PM
#3963
Rennlist Member
I'm going to South Florida for business next week, so you always have to check Craigslist, don't you?
This is a pretty cool, unique 2002 with a taco wing, aero rocker panels....
Appears to be lowered, has LN IMS bearing completed, don't know what front end it is....but I like the look of everything!
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd...264658580.html
$26.9K for a 69K mile car.
This is a pretty cool, unique 2002 with a taco wing, aero rocker panels....
Appears to be lowered, has LN IMS bearing completed, don't know what front end it is....but I like the look of everything!
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd...264658580.html
$26.9K for a 69K mile car.
08-31-2017, 02:39 PM
#3964
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08-31-2017, 02:47 PM
#3965
Drifting
Yeah I'm not feeling the MkI rockers and MkI wing on a MkII car........
08-31-2017, 02:50 PM
#3966
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08-31-2017, 03:50 PM
#3967
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Good looking car, I love white with the kit.
09-07-2017, 12:56 PM
#3968
Rennlist Member
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ctd...296373261.html
Seller is not far from me..., willing to go do a rennfax. Would be curious about the date code on this one.
and for the bigger budget and those looking for a supercharged air cooled car, check this out: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto...278059012.html
And.... https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto...285173937.html
And the "say what?" award of the day goes to this one.... https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto...283741751.html
Seller is not far from me..., willing to go do a rennfax. Would be curious about the date code on this one.
and for the bigger budget and those looking for a supercharged air cooled car, check this out: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto...278059012.html
And.... https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto...285173937.html
And the "say what?" award of the day goes to this one.... https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto...283741751.html
09-09-2017, 02:13 PM
#3969
Rennlist Member
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...NZrYOx&vxp=mtr
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!
09-09-2017, 04:25 PM
#3970
Rennlist Member
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...NZrYOx&vxp=mtr
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!
09-11-2017, 04:15 PM
#3971
Burning Brakes
busted engine project
This one looks quite clean if someone is looking for an engine project car, might go down as low as $5k ? from the rear suspension height looks like the busted motor is still in it so some parts might be salvageable to offset cost of a another motor
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto...299960951.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto...299960951.html
09-13-2017, 03:16 PM
#3974
09-13-2017, 04:01 PM
#3975
Rennlist Member
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...NZrYOx&vxp=mtr
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!
Listed as a no reserve sale with a reserve...WTF!