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I am considering buying a '03 996 (22k miles)

gandrade1

By gandrade1
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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Hi guys,

I am considering trading my '01 boxster (40k miles) in for a '03 996 with 22 k miles driven. I test drove the Carrera and it drives wonderfully...that being said I am far from being a Porsche expert or having deep knowledge on mechanics. Because it would be a big investment for me I want to make sure the car is worth it. The car comes with a 30 day warranty attached. I am getting it from a GM dealer. The vehicle has had only one owner, who traded it in for a Corvette. The carfax shows no problem...

My questions are: what should I look for in the car? Is it safe to buy the car and take it to a mechanic and if I identify any problem have it fixed under the 30 days warranty? The car is in a different state...otherwise I would take it to my mechanic before the purchase. Does Porsche offer an extended warranty plan that I can buy or do I have to go for an aftermarket one (I currently have an aftermarket one on my Boxster, but have never used it).

Sorry for the many questions.Thank you so much for your help. Any opinion will be very appreciated.

Gus

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Find a reputable (Porsche) shop in the area and get a PPI.

Dealer extended warranty plans vary from state to state (because of state insurance laws) - so you will need to ask where you live.

The only way to get a Porsche CPO warranty is to buy from a Porsche dealer.

Hope that helps some...

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Hi guys,

I am considering trading my '01 boxster (40k miles) in for a '03 996 with 22 k miles driven. I test drove the Carrera and it drives wonderfully...that being said I am far from being a Porsche expert or having deep knowledge on mechanics. Because it would be a big investment for me I want to make sure the car is worth it. The car comes with a 30 day warranty attached. I am getting it from a GM dealer. The vehicle has had only one owner, who traded it in for a Corvette. The carfax shows no problem...

My questions are: what should I look for in the car? Is it safe to buy the car and take it to a mechanic and if I identify any problem have it fixed under the 30 days warranty? The car is in a different state...otherwise I would take it to my mechanic before the purchase. Does Porsche offer an extended warranty plan that I can buy or do I have to go for an aftermarket one (I currently have an aftermarket one on my Boxster, but have never used it).

Sorry for the many questions.Thank you so much for your help. Any opinion will be very appreciated.

Gus

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Get a PPI for sure. Then inquire a Porsche dealership about having a used car warranty inspection done. According to Porsche, any car up to 10 years old, can have a 100 point (can't remember if that's right) dealer inspection done, and if it passes the inspec tion or if you have them fix any items they find to bring it into compliance, Porsche will give you a limited 1 or 2 year warranty.

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