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Old 05-01-2013 | 04:12 AM
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Hey guys, I've been offered a 06 997 S.

Specs are as follows:

6 speed
Sport chrono
Sport Exhaust
Full Leather
Ceramic brakes
Nav
Bose unit
19" sports set
19" winter set
Atlas grey
Black int.
own owner car (mid-aged gentleman) with all records of service from original purchase dealership, non smoker, never hit, no rain and always garaged.
11,868 on clock

Asking 44k local.

I would still have a PPI done. But how's the price and specs sound?
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 07:54 AM
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Good price. Shoot a little lower and youre into it for a very good price.
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 08:12 AM
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Agreed, especially with the ceramic brakes!
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 08:17 AM
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Nice price! Jump on it.
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 08:44 AM
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Awesome price !! Keep us updated on what you do.
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 08:46 AM
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Just sold my 2005 997S Launch Car (full leather, PCCBs, etc etc) for a few K bucks more than that. I had 28K miles so I think the price is pretty good assuming the condition is excellent. I thought I had low mileage but 11K miles for a 2006 is really low.

Good Luck!
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 09:20 AM
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I agree with the others, get a PPI and DME report done, that is a Great Price for a well optioned car.
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 09:26 AM
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I agree with the others, get a PPI and DME report done, that is a Great Price for a well optioned car.
+1. Excellent price.
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 09:47 AM
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I would be scared of a 7 year old with only 11K miles... these cars like to be driven...
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 09:57 AM
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I would be scared of a 7 year old with only 11K miles... these cars like to be driven...
Agreed. As I recall the IMS failure still happens on 2006 series and with only 11k on the clock its a perfect candidate for a failure. Just something to keep in mind,
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 10:22 AM
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Agreed. As I recall the IMS failure still happens on 2006 series and with only 11k on the clock its a perfect candidate for a failure. Just something to keep in mind,
I would check the passenger side door to see when it was build, if it's not an early 06' build one then I would not worry about it. There has not been a case (at least on all the popular Porsche forums) with IMS failure on the newer bearing. There are only stories of a friend's sister's cousin's brother's uncle who had an IMS failure on his 06.

Back to topic: OP, that is a great price if the PPI turns out fine.
 
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My biggest concern was it being an 06 and a chance of the IMS issue. What month build would be considered a safe build?
 
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Originally Posted by Mrmar23
Hey guys, I've been offered a 06 997 S.

Specs are as follows:

6 speed
Sport chrono
Sport Exhaust
Full Leather
Ceramic brakes
Nav
Bose unit
19" sports set
19" winter set
Atlas grey
Black int.
own owner car (mid-aged gentleman) with all records of service from original purchase dealership, non smoker, never hit, no rain and always garaged.
11,868 on clock

Asking 44k local.

I would still have a PPI done. But how's the price and specs sound?
sounds like a great deal !
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 01:00 PM
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Very nice !!!
 
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Old 05-01-2013 | 01:11 PM
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FWIW, I traded in an 07 C2S w/ceramics w/a lot more miles for that money so that seems like a pretty good ask. PPI and if you're worried about an IMS issue, look into an aftermarket warranty. GL.
 
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