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purchase a 996
- Thread starter Dickensn
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other than the obvious general condition I would say get it up on a ramp & look at the underneath, this is what I would be focusing on to start with plus I would pay for an inspection if i wasn’t confident in what i was looking at, it also depends on your budget & which model your considering.
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https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/registers/modern/996/porsche-911-(996)-buyers-guide
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John
Dickensn said:hi can any one advise on what i should be looking for when buying a second hand 996
Unless you have a ramp and a very sound knowledge of the 996 (or any other Porsche for that matter) for me a PPI is essential. An alternative is ask a Porsche Centre or Porsche independent specialist to give the car a once over. It will cost you for an inspection but in the ling term could say you money.
Also, if the car is generally OK this will give you a great platform to negotiate a deal in order to get any parts or repairs carried out.
The other point I'd make is buy something that really gives you a buzz when you see it. Mine is not standard but I fell in love with it back in 2013. 7 years on it still gives me enormous pleasure every time I see and use it, and that's really what it is all about.
these cars are ludicrously cheap considering how well they were built but over a 5-10 year horizon your ongoing costs could well exceed the purchase price
i have a 2002 targa and intend to drive it into the ground - and then install an electric/hydrogen or flux capacitor depending on the available technology at the time
Tizzy
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If your going for a cab, check the carpets in the back - but are dry especially the N/S (Uk Car) (roof drains can back up)
Things like the roof drains need to be clear and working its a simple maintainance job in the rear arches.
Look for a windbreak and a hard top
Rear cab window in good condition
A/c Needs to work or it may need new condensors - not massivly expensive but could see a price reduction
Good tyres and service history
Any recent suspension overhauls or upgrades ( expect to do coffin / tie rods etc)
Any extras like coil overs or M030 already fitted
Has it had a recent GEo
What stereo has it got
Standard seats or sports seats
Interior colour
Lot to think about. Use auto trader to thin down the choices until you find what your looking for
Also as well as POC I would suggest the Facebook group 'The Porsche 996 Carrera owners page.' there is a wealth of good people and use the search option to answer a lot of questions
The 996 is getting old -
Engine mounts - have they been done?
Clutch should do 70000 miles +
If the clutch is being done - you may like to do the
IMS
RMS
AOS
You either do them or you dont - see wheeler dealers 996 episode (I have 120k on original double row, is it a time bomb - who knows)
Above all give it a test drive - ignore the power - listen to the car, any knocks, whines or groans.
Once you have one - they are great cars but budget for maintainance - tyres, service, mot.
Ask any questions
Ian
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