I'm looking to buy a 996 can anyone advise me on what to look out for ?

[Mark_Mko]

Hi fellow members

I'm now looking at buying a 996 , I'd really like a carrera 4S but as long as it's an "S" I really don't mind too much , it's always a daunting experience when buying a second hand high performance car and even more so when your talking about a Porsche , I'm a Mercedes-benz technical specialist by trade but I've no real experience with porsche and obviously they are very different vehicles.


i'd really appreciate any advice on what I should be looking for when buying this model , is there any paticular year or model I should avoid?


Regards
Mark

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Mark!

There is a buyer's check list in this thread, which might be useful: https://www.porscheclubgb../forum/tm.aspx?m=269468
There is also a Model History on that page, which will give an insight to the extensive, and confusing, range of models.

The only wide-bodied 996 Carrera "S" model is the C4S. The C2S was introduced with the 997. People often advertise 996 Tiptronic S models as Carrera S, and it often says that on the V5C, which causes confusion.

Good luck with your search!

 

[Mark_Mko]

Hi Richard

Many thanks for the info , I've had a read through and there are some interesting items to watch out for , some of them are applicable to most cars when looking to buy obviously but some in there I wasn aware of.

Thanks again richard il let you know how I get on []

regards
Mark .

 

[C2dweller]

It is worth getting the nearest Porsche specialist to look over any car that has passed your first round of checks. Also check that a diagnostic test can be performed.

With your research and their expertise you should then reduce the risk of getting one that needs money spending on it.

KR Lee

 

[Mark_Mko]

Hello

Many thanks for the advice , i think your right , I'll speak to a local specialist and have a vehicle check before I purchase .

cheers
mark.

 

[Blade_uk]

Don't purchase without an independent inspection or at least an OPC health check

 

[Leon1Davies]

Been following this chap on YouTube recently as he gives some great advice for looking after and cleaning/detailing cars.

I know he's looking at a different model in this vehicle but some of what he talks about makes a lot of sense and might help you too

http://youtu.be/PNVfJXWqYeg

If your buying private he gives a good tip where he says to get the seller to take you out for a drive so you can see how the cars been handled while in their possession.

Good luck with the hunt let us know how you get on

 

[Mark_Mko]

Thanks for the information, I've watched the video on you tube , I must admit there are some clever little tips on there that can help to find out things thaT could be easily over looked due to complacency .

Il let you know how things go ??