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In search of 911 Cabriolet and coaching to make good purchase.


kkersch

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I recently parted with my summer convertible of 33 years and I am in search of a new summer toy. I started looking at a few different car one of which is the 911 cabriolet. I prefer a standard but as far as the rest of the options I am entering uncharted territories. The cars that seem to fit into my budget at the moment are from 1999 to around 2004 with mileage ranging from 100,000 kms to 150,000kms. Any suggestions as to options to look for, problems and symptoms, or expensive up coming repairs would be appreciated. I have come across the 2 engine choices of 3.4 and 3.6. Our tech session at Alpine Autowerks brought to light the scoring cylinder issues on these engines. I can't remember if one engine was more prone to this or at what mileage this would start to show up. I do remember the costs though. Open to meet with anyone willing to tudor me into the realm of 911's.

 

Lee Kersch

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Might want to email Marc at Alpine and set up a meeting with him. His tech session was very informative, he's seen it all.

 

996 1999-04 with the factory aero kit. The headlight had changes in 2002 where it took on the turbo look a much cleaner design. There is also the 996 40th anniversary edition to look for.

 

Happy hunting and be patient!! Inspections from Porsche or Alpine will find cylinder scoring or any major leaks or repairs coming up. Perhaps take it to Loc at Cosmoes to find out if any body damage or repairs have been done. Hope this was some what helpful haha

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84 944 SOLD

85 944/1

85.5 944 Parts car Sold

86 944 SOLD

86 944 Turbo SOLD

88 944S parts car sold

88 924S Sold

88 944 Turbo S SOLD

89 944 Turbo

90 944S2 coupe Sold

90 944S2 coupe Parts car Sold

90 944S2 Cabrio SOLD

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I spent a few months last spring searching the market for a 1999 to 2004 996 and found a nice one on fathers day weekend in Calgary. 2001 996 cab. I would love to chat about some of the good and not so good cars that I test drove.

Rob Campbell

 

2001 996, Cabriolet - Rainforest Green Metallic

 

1986 928S, India Red - SOLD

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