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upstatedoc · 09-11-2015, 06:40 PM

OK so I hope I won't be banned for this. I'M LOOKING TO BUY THIS CAR FOR PERSONAL USE.

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera with tiptronic s and 60k miles. $19,000 asking price. Should I run away fast or sweet deal?

From the pics (local bmw stealer) looks like garage queen.

P1 · 09-11-2015, 06:43 PM

Not sure why you'd get banned for this, but I think it goes without saying that the 996 isn't exactly the most desirable series out there. Why not a 997?

qspring · 09-11-2015, 06:44 PM

Did you have a mechanic check it out yet? That's a decent price if the car is in excellent/good mechanical shape.

upstatedoc · 09-11-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Not sure why you'd get banned for this,

I got an infraction couple months ago for a similar post because I didn't word it correctly

RABAUKE · 09-11-2015, 07:53 PM

I had a 2001 911, ok car. Never got past the headlights....WTF were they thinking. I love Porsche, I'd have another one but can't afford the one I want. Singer, just saying'. The price on the 996 is bottoming out, maybe a good deal, have your mechanic check the rear main seals.....and then beat the crap out of it. The reason I bought the Z4MC in part is that you can drive a 911 at the limit, adjust the classical music station and sip your latte without drama....I want to be engaged.....

Kong Sheng Han · 09-11-2015, 09:07 PM

E46 M3.

Nkc · 09-12-2015, 06:31 AM

Screw the above.

E36 with money left over to be a track toy.

P1 · 09-12-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RABAUKE

I had a 2001 911, ok car. Never got past the headlights....WTF were they thinking. I love Porsche, I'd have another one but can't afford the one I want. Singer, just saying'. The price on the 996 is bottoming out, maybe a good deal, have your mechanic check the rear main seals.....and then beat the crap out of it. The reason I bought the Z4MC in part is that you can drive a 911 at the limit, adjust the classical music station and sip your latte without drama....I want to be engaged.....

Agree. The lights on the 996 were garbage. The 993 and then the 997 were spot on. But the 996 missed the mark, which is why no one wants them...

Krockit1 · 09-12-2015, 11:51 AM

Not the most desirable 996. By 2004 most of the issues were gone. Rear main seal is an expensive fix, and many cars in the early 996's had it. Only way I would buy a 996 is with a 6MT. Have the seal replaced and do the clutch at the same time. Will save you labor down the road...

davis449 · 09-12-2015, 05:46 PM

I would never, EVER buy a 996 of any sort.

NEFARIOUS · 09-13-2015, 04:43 PM

I was considering a 996 too, but just make sure that the IMS bearing is replaced too, otherwise worst case scenario would be a new engine.

http://theimssolution.com/ims-101/

Needbmwpartzz · 09-13-2015, 04:53 PM

Get a 996 turbo.

canukgtp · 09-14-2015, 08:39 AM

well don't want to be a downer...but as others have stated...996 with a manual would barely make the cut and withe 20k to play with there are many options to look at...if you don't mind the look of the 996 make sure the IMS has been done as mentioned and have fun!

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P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Not sure why you'd get banned for this, but I think it goes without saying that the 996 isn't exactly the most desirable series out there. Why not a 997?
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qspring Second Lieutenant 107 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1)	Did you have a mechanic check it out yet? That's a decent price if the car is in excellent/good mechanical shape. __________________ 2016 BSM M4 - BBS FI-R, Hex tune stage 2, JRZ RS1, DP/CP/Intake/exhaust Follow me on Instagram @qs_m4
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RABAUKE Banned 4651 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Porsche 993, 2014 MB GLK Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Golden Horseshoe, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I had a 2001 911, ok car. Never got past the headlights....WTF were they thinking. I love Porsche, I'd have another one but can't afford the one I want. Singer, just saying'. The price on the 996 is bottoming out, maybe a good deal, have your mechanic check the rear main seals.....and then beat the crap out of it. The reason I bought the Z4MC in part is that you can drive a 911 at the limit, adjust the classical music station and sip your latte without drama....I want to be engaged.....
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Kong Sheng Han Banned 309 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: Something something racecar Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 [0.00]	E46 M3.
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Nkc NOOB 1607 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	Screw the above. E36 with money left over to be a track toy.
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09-12-2015, 11:51 AM	#9
Krockit1 First Lieutenant 53 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dousman, WI iTrader: (0)	Not the most desirable 996. By 2004 most of the issues were gone. Rear main seal is an expensive fix, and many cars in the early 996's had it. Only way I would buy a 996 is with a 6MT. Have the seal replaced and do the clutch at the same time. Will save you labor down the road... __________________ As a matter of fact, I did steal it
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davis449 Captain 426 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I would never, EVER buy a 996 of any sort.
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 861 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Get a 996 turbo.
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canukgtp First Lieutenant 107 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New-Brunswick iTrader: (0)	well don't want to be a downer...but as others have stated...996 with a manual would barely make the cut and withe 20k to play with there are many options to look at...if you don't mind the look of the 996 make sure the IMS has been done as mentioned and have fun! __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT (current) 2014 F31 328i Touring (sold) 2008 E92 M3 6MT (sold) 2011 E90 335xi (lease up)
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