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curtc · 07-15-2011, 12:58 PM

For peace of mind check out your local (or not so local) CPO inventory at a Porsche dealership. I had the same reservations regarding engine failure and in the end buying a CPO car put my mind to rest. Keep in mind that a finding a 986 that is certified will be pertty hard if not impossible. I looked at and drove a lot of cars (both 98/ and 987). To me, the cars drive pretty much the same, I just liked the interior and headlights in the 987 more than the 986. That being said I had to expect to pay a little more for a newer car. Bottom line... Not to many cars can put a smile on your face every time you fire it up.

07-15-2011, 12:58 PM	#7
curtc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 12	For peace of mind check out your local (or not so local) CPO inventory at a Porsche dealership. I had the same reservations regarding engine failure and in the end buying a CPO car put my mind to rest. Keep in mind that a finding a 986 that is certified will be pertty hard if not impossible. I looked at and drove a lot of cars (both 98/ and 987). To me, the cars drive pretty much the same, I just liked the interior and headlights in the 987 more than the 986. That being said I had to expect to pay a little more for a newer car. Bottom line... Not to many cars can put a smile on your face every time you fire it up.