1996 Porsche 911 Consumer Discussions

Porsche 911 Carrera Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Porsche 911 Carrera: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [KarenS]

Written by: regional on Oct 27, 2009 04:04 PM

Just bought a 1996 911 arena red/cashmere just under 36,000 miles for $34,500 stock clean and very good shape. live in Nj and bot it from a guy in southern Md took 3 painless months on negotiating. he flat bedded it right to my door. have never been a car guy , but have always dreamed of owning a 911.Every night i go in the garage a stare at it.What a beauty Read More...

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Re: The Focus [designman]

Written by: redsoxgirl on Jan 20, 2007 09:40 AM

I thought I’d be into a 997 this year but the older ones keep beckoning. I tell you one thing, if I come across the right 993 Turbo, I just might have a hard time turning it down. You need to meet my brother. He owns a pristine 1996 993 Turbo 4. And, I have to admit, it is both extraordinarily beautiful and a great embelishment of what Porsche is all about. It is a deep maroon ... Read More...

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Advice please...shopping for my first Porsche - 2002 Carrera

Written by: denim911 on Aug 28, 2005 07:26 AM

Hello everyone, this is a great Porsche forum! I live in Toronto and I have decided to fulfill one of my childhood dreams and buy my first Porsche 911. I am looking at a couple 2002 Carrera cabriolets with about 44k kms (about 28k miles) since these are in my comfortable price range. Both are pre-owned certified from local Porsche dealerships. The cars: Porsche ... Read More...

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Re: 2005 911 vs. Boxster S vs. C6 Corvette Coupe [habitat1]

Written by: love2skicar1 on Aug 03, 2005 03:50 PM

I'm sorry but you don't know what you are talking about when it comes to car values. I'm quite aware that the technology is better in the 997, but the rarity of a Porsche has more to do with resale value than the technology. Depreciation is by far the largest expense in owning a modern sports car. Check out the resale prices of 911's on the net over the years. Those with ... Read More...

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Written by: jrosasmc on Oct 17, 2004 07:43 PM

I always liked Porsches and have had great respect for the marque since I was a little kid. I also find that they make some of the best engines ever...the 5-cylinder in my 1993 Volvo 850 was actually designed with Porsche input. However, as I got older and my knowledge about cars in general increased, I found that there are some Porsche models that I find less than ... Read More...