http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national

Planning on looking at it either tomorrow or Tuesday and getting a PPI/DME done at the Porsche dealer right down the street.

2006 997S Cabriolet
$59,900
17,916 Miles
Triple Black

Sport Chrono
Heated Seats
Power Seats w/ Memory
Rims Painted Black
Bose
Sport Wheel
New Tires

Doesn't have a car fax for free... VIN is - WP0CB29956S767182

I really like the all black... what are your opinions?

 

Link doesn't take you to the car. Tried to narrow it down based on your description but couldn't find the car. However, based on your spec's, listed price is extremely optimistic. I'm thinking low $50's at the most. If it was a CPO, maybe closer to mid $50's.

 

I found the car but it's not a cab (see red highlight) . It's also listed at a mercury dealrship.

---Snippet from your reference link ----
About This 911

Mileage: 17,916
Body Style: Coupe
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black Leather
Stock #: 6S767182
VIN: WP0CB29956S767182
Engine: 3.8L H6
Transmission: MANUAL 6SPD
Doors: 2
Wheelbase: 93"

 

From an on-line VIN check:

VIN WP0CB29956S767182
DECODED 2006 Porsche 911
Country GERMANY
Make Porsche
Body Type 2 Door Convertible
Model 911
Check Digit 5
Model Year 2006
Assy. Plant Stuttgart
Production Seq. Number 767182
Restraint System Passive Belts
Vehicle Class Small Car
Fuel Type Gasoline
Drive Line Type RWD / AWD
Engine Type B6, 3.8L
Trim Level Carrera S
Manufacturer Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porshe AG
Vehicle Type Passenger Car

I can't vouche for the accuracy of this.

 

If it's a coupe instead of cab, 59k is too much even if it's a CPO. I'd say a fair private sale would be ~53-54k, so that would be the price I'll offer.

 

Thanks everyone. If you look at the pics it is a Cabriolet, just says Coupe on cars.com.

Going in tomorrow to look at the car, get a PPI and possibly make an offer. This whole buying experience is fun but pretty stressful! haha

 

I have trouble looking at most pictures unless I edit them as my screen resolution is set for large print. Either way they did write "coupe" and in my opinion the person selling the car has to hold to accuracy.

It is at a mercury dealership and that is a concern . I have noticed in recent times that these cars are tuning up at dealerships of other car manufacturers . When I see the Porsche at a BMW or Ferrrai dealership .. it makes sense but not at a Lexus , Mercedes, or Mercury.
What it implies is that the car was bought at auction in an effort to turn a profit above the regular cars they normally sell . Other Porsche dealerships could have bought it.. so could independent lots .. but they didn't . To me that signifies a red flag. I hope it works out for you but I see a risk attached to buying a car in Illinois from a non Porsche dealership , lacking warranty or near end, and taking to Nashville .

 

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porsche dealers have the first right to buy back the leased cars.

this car sounds like it came from an auction.. and passed on by the porsche dealerships.. a red flag, IMO

 

Thanks for your replies everyone, I'm learning alot throughout this experience. Did a PPI on the car... so just to save someone else some money and time here are some of the results -

DME -

Hours on Engine 666
range 1 - 15179 @ 665 Hours
range 2 - 2123 @ 659.5 Hours
range 3 - 662 @ 659.5 Hours
range 4 - 496 @ 297.7 Hours
range 5 - 56 @ 297.7 Hours
range 6 - 0 @ 0.0 Hours

Drivers door electronics not working
Convertible top will not close
No Service Records
Last oil change = N/A
Battery Needs to be replaced
Clutch stiff/not operating properly
driver door doesn't lock/unlock
driver window stuck
front drains clogged
exhaust system "needs immediate attention"
front hood wont open

So it has tons of problems... My search will continue for a dealer/cpo 2007-2010 997S Cab! Thanks again to everyone on this forum!

 

Too much money and funny sounding dealer. Find something else. There are lots of them around right?

 

WOW, and they were asking close to $60k for that? Hahahahaha.

 

Yeah, the dealer was kindof sketchy. When I asked to look at the car they said it was in the detail shop and I was leaving town Tuesday at 1... they said they could have it in by 10 so I got there at 10 to look and it wasn't there. Then they said it'd be in by 12:30 and again it wasn't there. I was pissed at the dealer for wasting my time but I've learned my lesson with independent dealers. Tons wrong with it and yes there are lots around, just tough to find with the right options and all but I'm patient now.

Yeah, it's actually quite funny... Got them down to $56,000 and they wouldn't budge then the PPI results came in. Wow was all I could think to say also haha.

 

Martin remember you can add most options after the fact. Suncoast Porsche has all the stuff you need like Carbon door sills etc etc etc.

 

Hey I am very glad to hear that you were able to avoid buying this car. Well Done!

 

So almost everything what can be opened/closed electronically does not work ? That's weird.
Lucky us that the ash tray and glove box can only be opened manually.