Morpheus Posted 22April, 2019 Report Share Posted 22April, 2019 2 hours ago, LeeM said: He lives at McCracken It was at the Porsche club display a few weeks ago. Nice car and well looked after, though the headlight covers will put a few people off. I like them personally. Might be a tad over priced at the moment too. The gent has the onset of dementia, so it's a very reluctant sale Sad to hear the reason he’s selling. It looked pretty good in the flesh. The body kit and wheels look great on it. I thought the 99 model had the three spoke steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 22April, 2019 Report Share Posted 22April, 2019 3 spoke was an option Morpheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 On 22/04/2019 at 03:09, LeeM said: Looks nice Not far from me if anyone is keen https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1998-Porsche-911-Carrera-996-Manual/SSE-AD-5063151?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5063151 It does look like a nice example. An engine rebuild adds value, but I'm wondering how bad engine damage was to warrant a replacement block🤔 Could this have put extra stress on the g/box depending on type of failure. Surely no longer matching numbers now, which detracts from value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 24April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 21 minutes ago, PDean said: It does look like a nice example. An engine rebuild adds value, but I'm wondering how bad engine damage was to warrant a replacement block🤔 Could this have put extra stress on the g/box depending on type of failure. Surely no longer matching numbers now, which detracts from value. It seems a fair price considering rebuild plus most people would take an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 11 hours ago, MARTY said: It seems a fair price considering rebuild plus most people would take an offer I agree with your comments. There's also a black 996 on Gumtree at same price point. I'm currently standing on the fence wondering which way to jump. Low km @ 60k or high km 45-50k. Engine rebuild certainly a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 2 minutes ago, PDean said: I agree with your comments. There's also a black 996 on Gumtree at same price point. I'm currently standing on the fence wondering which way to jump. Low km @ 60k or high km 45-50k. Engine rebuild certainly a plus. Have you driven one yet? If not you can take mine for a spin.Does it have to be a manual or are you open to a tip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 3 minutes ago, MARTY said: Have you driven one yet? If not you can take mine for a spin.Does it have to be a manual or are you open to a tip? Not driven one yet, thanks for offer of a spin, never got a chance to drive my brothers. I don't want to waste a sellers time unless it's the spec I'm chasing. If something comes up its usually interstate or black. Preference is for manual, but I was starting to run out of patience and was going pull the trigger on a blue over blue tip that was at Ezyauto Prestige a while back. I keep an eye out for a Cayman also if it means I get a manual. Either way car will just be a weekend toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 1 hour ago, PDean said: I agree with your comments. There's also a black 996 on Gumtree at same price point. I'm currently standing on the fence wondering which way to jump. Low km @ 60k or high km 45-50k. Engine rebuild certainly a plus. Without knowing exactly which black one you mean, a friend here in SA has a 118,000km black with Savannah interior for similar money. IMS done, new 997 clutch, rims, tyres etc. I was going to buy it but pulled out last minute before he bought it. Maybe the same car, as I think he still has it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 32 minutes ago, LeeM said: Without knowing exactly which black one you mean, a friend here in SA has a 118,000km black with Savannah interior for similar money. IMS done, new 997 clutch, rims, tyres etc. I was going to buy it but pulled out last minute before he bought it. Maybe the same car, as I think he still has it He still has it saw it today . Can’t believe he still has it great car . Get behind the wheel of it on Sunday Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 30 minutes ago, wilson59 said: He still has it saw it today . Can’t believe he still has it great car . Get behind the wheel of it on Sunday Lee Now you know that is a very bad idea mate! 😁 I'm surprised it hasn't sold yet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 3 hours ago, PDean said: Not driven one yet, thanks for offer of a spin, never got a chance to drive my brothers. I don't want to waste a sellers time unless it's the spec I'm chasing. If something comes up its usually interstate or black. Preference is for manual, but I was starting to run out of patience and was going pull the trigger on a blue over blue tip that was at Ezyauto Prestige a while back. I keep an eye out for a Cayman also if it means I get a manual. Either way car will just be a weekend toy. If you want to go out in mine just let me know and be careful what you say about the black ones😂😂 Troubleshooter, JWM, Fraz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 Needs to go, sensible offers invited. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1998-Porsche-911-Carrera-996-Manual/SSE-AD-6002276?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6002276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 2 hours ago, Shedpest said: Needs to go, sensible offers invited. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1998-Porsche-911-Carrera-996-Manual/SSE-AD-6002276?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6002276 $54K is a huge price for that car; I dont think it will sell quickly. Car sales generally have slowed to nearly nothing - I blame the Election. Wifey says why don't we wait till after election because we will be able to get a great deal on a new electric car!!!!! ( I remind her about NBN & slink off to my mancave to mutter & shake head). firstone and PDean 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 26April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 1 minute ago, Zelrik911 said: $54K is a huge price for that car; I dont think it will sell quickly. Car sales have generally slowed to nearly nothing - I blame the Election. Wifey says why don't we wait till after election because we will be able to get a great deal on a new electric car!!!!! ( I remind her about NBN & slink off to my mancave to mutter & shake head). I disagree it’s a manual it’s not a million miles off in price sure you might have to wait around for a buyer but any car will sell at the right price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 1 hour ago, Zelrik911 said: $54K is a huge price for that car; I dont think it will sell quickly. Car sales generally have slowed to nearly nothing - I blame the Election. Wifey says why don't we wait till after election because we will be able to get a great deal on a new electric car!!!!! ( I remind her about NBN & slink off to my mancave to mutter & shake head). I guess that why he said sensible offers invited. Huge price I doubt it . What’s it worth in your world? Most other manual cars seem to be about the same price this one has zero to spend on it Morpheus, Rick V, LeeM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 3 hours ago, Zelrik911 said: $54K is a huge price for that car; I dont think it will sell quickly. Car sales generally have slowed to nearly nothing - I blame the Election. Wifey says why don't we wait till after election because we will be able to get a great deal on a new electric car!!!!! ( I remind her about NBN & slink off to my mancave to mutter & shake head). Price seems reasonable to me, particularly with IMS done. The only things I can see that go against it are the colours but that is my personal taste Edit: on closer inspection the headlights and taillights look to have been updated from the ambers that would have been on it as a 1998. And the wheels are also updates but good ones. But that all that can be put back to stock if desired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 3 hours ago, Zelrik911 said: $54K is a huge price for that car; I dont think it will sell quickly. Car sales generally have slowed to nearly nothing - I blame the Election. Wifey says why don't we wait till after election because we will be able to get a great deal on a new electric car!!!!! ( I remind her about NBN & slink off to my mancave to mutter & shake head). I don't understand this post at all, but then I wouldn't call my wife wifey either. MARTY, wilson59 and raafrebel2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 1 hour ago, wilson59 said: I guess that why he said sensible offers invited. Huge price I doubt it . What’s it worth in your world? Most other manual cars seem to be about the same price this one has zero to spend on it I wholeheartedly agree with this Being as I know this car, the previous and current owner and what has been done to it, the low kilometres and being a manual, I challenge anyone to find a car that has had all that work done for less money. Most manuals I've seen 'without' having the peace of mind IMS, new clutch, suspension, rims and tyres all done are the same money. Add that lot ontop to a car that is advertised for $45-50k PDean and DT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 Agree - 54k is very reasonable GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 21 hours ago, LeeM said: Without knowing exactly which black one you mean, a friend here in SA has a 118,000km black with Savannah interior for similar money. IMS done, new 997 clutch, rims, tyres etc. I was going to buy it but pulled out last minute before he bought it. Maybe the same car, as I think he still has it The black one I'm referring to is here in Melb. Rebuilt engine. Has Qld plates. Seller says in ad no test drives. Maybe that's why it's still for sale. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 I think Zelrik is being comical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 7 minutes ago, JLD said: I think Zelrik is being comical Maybe it was the delivery? My dad thinks his funny as well his wifey thinks his a dickhead . Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 3 hours ago, PDean said: The black one I'm referring to is here in Melb. Rebuilt engine. Has Qld plates. Seller says in ad no test drives. Maybe that's why it's still for sale. Ha! Probably. Not a very clever sales strategy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 4 hours ago, D2000 said: Price seems reasonable to me, particularly with IMS done. The only things I can see that go against it are the colours but that is my personal taste Edit: on closer inspection the headlights and taillights look to have been updated from the ambers that would have been on it as a 1998. And the wheels are also updates but good ones. But that all that can be put back to stock if desired I swear I'm not nuts, but after looking for too long now I believe black cars take longer to sell. Doesn't matter if it's a 911, Cayman or Boxster. Black 996.1 with gt3 body kit in Qld up for sale for a couple of weeks. If it was silver like discos I believe it would be gone already. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 26April, 2019 Report Share Posted 26April, 2019 The issue is the softening economy (real estate prices) along with the upcoming election. Most people are keeping their powder dry until they know which way the wind is blowing tax wise especially. With what looks like doom and gloom on the horizon, toy budgets all over the country are currently frozen. At least that's what's happening in my circle. Having said that, the price seems reasonable for the condition and servicing. Hypothetical question - what would the cost of PPI, shipping and transferring the rego of this beast from SA to NSW be... If one was able to free up the required pesos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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