2001 986 for $5,500 good or bad?

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You will read this over and over again with regard to low priced Porsches; There is NOTHING more expensive, than a cheap Porsche. Don't ask me how I know :-)

So, at 185k it's about used up. Yes it can go to 225k or more but you are faced with really high dollar costs without the records of what has been done in the past. IMS & clutch, if you can do it yourself will cost all of $1500 in parts and a solid 3-4 days to do on your garage floor or driveway. And that does not include any of the other surprises that await.

You just have to set your expectations right when you buy such a car. If you are really good with the wrenches, like working on your car, want to learn to swear in 3-4 different languages, have a great supply of bandaids, have a wedge of cash on hand, like to swear, enjoy driving a fine car, then go for it!