my new car

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Meir

Hi Guys.
just wanted to share with you, that i got a new car last week.
after i sold my 99 base, i was ready to move forward and started looking for a 996.
had my eyes on few, but fall in love with this one as soon as i saw it.
here are some pics.

Nice. 996 prices have dropped dramatically. Guy in the local PCA just picked up a beautiful 996 for $13k. I'm guessing it's the headlights, everyone hated that style? That's why I went 987 after 986. 987/997 prices are still up there.

[Dualist]

Hmmmm, glove box.



I'd love a glove box.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Dualist

Hmmmm, glove box.



I'd love a glove box.

LMAO!
that is exactly what i was thinking driving the car home from the dealership.
i couldn't take my eyes of the glove box
(i know it sounds stupid)
if it makes you feel better, the good feeling of having a glove box fades away as soon as you realize you no longer have the pizza oven (rear trunk).

[Meir]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Nice. 996 prices have dropped dramatically. Guy in the local PCA just picked up a beautiful 996 for $13k. I'm guessing it's the headlights, everyone hated that style? That's why I went 987 after 986. 987/997 prices are still up there.

well, it cost me a bit more than 13K.
that's a price range for a high mileage 99.
the major price drop is for cars with over 100K
i was also looking at a 2001 with 75K that needed tires, clutch, and starter (not big deal) that i could pick up for 15K.
i decided to put some more $$$ and get the 2002.
not only that this one was highly optioned, in 2002 Porsche introduced many upgrades to the 996. (in fact, 2002-2005 models are called 996.2)
the major changes are re enforced chassis, and a 3.6 engine (315hp) over the 3.4 (300hp).
this way or the other, 18-19K can get you a very nice car in my part of the country.