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5/24/18 Update: And she’s gone. This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN WP0AA2990XS624488) has a claimed 51,500 miles and is finished in “Lapis Blue over “Savannah Beige” leather interior. Factory Aero, LSD AND its’ IMS/RMS Clutch all replaced in the last 1500 miles. Find this one offered here on Cars.com in St. Petersburg, Florida for $23,997.
5/15/18 Update: And she’s gone. 5/14/18 Update: Price reduced to $43,950! This 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (VINWP0AB29981S688119) has a claimed 40,500 miles and is finished in “Black” over “Black” full leather interior. The seller states, “Car passed Pre Purchase Inspection with Porsche McKenna in Norwalk, California. I have paperwork on hand. Clean title”. Remember, no IMS/RMS work needed with the Turbos as they lack the IMS bearing design. Find this one offered here on Autotrader in Brea, California for $45,950.
10/11/18 UPDATE: Sold for $22050 w/buyers fee. Great buy/sale all around. 10/4/18 Update: Up for bid on BringaTrailer 7/16/18 Update: Price back up to $23,000? 6/5/18 Update: Price chop to $22,800 This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN WP0AA2996XS623488) has a claimed 55,555 miles and is finished in “Speed Yellow” over “Black” full leather interior. The seller states, “This one was not abuse and since it was meant to be my daily driver I change all the worn parts (brakes etc..)”. No mention of any IMS/RMS work done with this one. Find this one offered here on CarGurus in San Francisco, CA for $23,000.
5/30/18 Update: And she’s gone. This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (VIN WP0AA299XXS624076) has a claimed 58,600 miles and is finished in what appears to be “Slate Metallic” over “Graphite Grey” leather interior, aftermarket Champion/Champion style wheels and no information regarding any IMS/RMS work. Find this one offered here on Cars.com in Alhambra, California for $18,650.
5/13/18 Update: And she’s gone This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (VIN WP0AA299XXS623798) has a claimed 51,871 miles and is finished in a beautiful “Black” over “Boxster Red” leather interior with “Factory Aero”. The seller states, “No issues, no accidents, no warning lights, etc. Need the room for a new vehicle which is on order”. As an added bonus, the listing indicates the IMS/RMS has been addressed. Find this one offered here on Craigslist in Afton, Minnesota for $23,900.
Firstflatsix loves the 996 as an entry into Porsche 911 ownership. We’re 996 owners, we love the car and we keep tabs on the market. That being said, did you see what the 22K-Mile 996 C2 (VIN WP0AA2991XS624984) on Bringatrailer did today? (Hint: A LOT)
4/25/18 UPDATE: Aaaaaaaaaand she’s gone. Forgot to save the CL ad for future reference. That won’t happen again. Someone got a steal. This 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (VIN NOT IDENTIFIED) has a claimed 40,700 miles and is finished in what appears to be Arctic Silver Metallic. The seller states, “Always Garaged, Services Up to Date, Amazing Condition!” Find this one offered here on Craigslist in Scottsdale, Arizona for $29,900.
4/24/18 UPDATE: 15 hours after the post, the selling dealer is now asking $53K 🙁 You snooze, you lose folks. Previous ad here This 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (VIN WP0AB29933S686443) has a claimed 36,266 miles and is finished in Seal Gray Metallic. The selling dealer offers no additional info beyond the standard and optional features. Remember, No IMS/RMS work needed with the Turbos as they lack the IMS bearing design. Find this one offered here on CarGuru’s in Tampa, Florida for $46,899.
7/20/18 UPDATE: Back up for sale on BringaTrailer. Welcome BaT 996 Bidders! Follow us on IG and facebook @firstflatsix for more great 996 finds. 4/25/18 UPDATE: Reserve Not Met at $24,100. Definitely worth more than that, we’ll keep an eye on this one in the future. This 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN WP0AA29911S623261) has a claimed 6,207 miles and is finished in Seal Gray Metallic. The seller states, “The car has never been in an accident and the paint is original. The car runs great and everything works”. No IMS/RMS work done with this one. Find this one offered here on Ebay in Henderson, …
5/2/18 UPDATE: Annnnnd she’s gone. This 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 40th Anniversary Edition (VIN WP0AA29934S621046) has a claimed 48,500 miles and is finished in special “GT Silver” (as used on the GT2) over “Natural Gray” leather upholstery and trim. Added bonus, the seller still has the luggage! No information regarding any IMS/RMS work. Find this one offered here on Autotrader in Needham Heights, Massachusetts for $32,000.