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Porsche 911 Carrera 996 Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Buying Guide

Do you know all you need to before you buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera, C2S, C4S or 996 Turbo?

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Why learn the hard way? Reduce the risk of buying a clocked, crashed, sick, stolen lemon or money pit. Improve your chances of finding the Porsche 911 Carrera or 911 turbo (also know as Porsche 996 Carrera) of your dreams using my Porsche 911 ( 996 ) Buying guide...

I actually buy and sell Porsche 911 993 every month and have the same problems, frustrations, risk and motivations as you.... I want to buy the best I can for a given budget......but I have an advantage.... the experience of hundreds of 993.....

You don't have to read my sales 'pitch' for an independent view, click here for Testimonials

I provide a Porsche 911 993 Carrera buyers guide for all ages of 993. Starting from late 1993 through to the last made in 1998. I believe my 911 buying guides are the most useful Porsche buying information on the market...

Porsche 911 996 for sale
Could these two Porsche 911 Carrera 996 be the same car? Would you know how to tell? I can show you how I check for accident damage easily.
Porsche 996 Crashed Salvage for sale

 

As a Porsche dealer, I am looking for the same qualities as you; to reduce my risk of buying a lemon and find the very best Porsche 911 for the lowest price.... follow the same procedures and logic I use to buy great Porsche.
My Porsche 911 & Carrera 993 buyers guide will help you to quickly and easily identify the good from the bad.
It will give you the confidence to act decisively, whatever your level of experience.

Its a fact that Porsche can lead varied lives, most Porsche 911 look good, but many are hiding problems that could cost you $1000's.........and some are hiding things that you can never put right. Every day someone crashes, totals, ruins or steals a Porsche, one that you probably would not want to buy but some naive buyer will purchase and regret.

You can have easy to follow information that's practical for you to apply Worldwide. Concise, current and comprehensive advice... and no padding. Over 40 pages plus detailed pictures showing you exactly what to look for, where to look, the common faults, what to test, how to test it and key questions to ask, it will be a huge advantage for...you will be in a much stronger position when you come to buy your 996 - you will likely know more about the Porsche for sale than the seller.

The Porsche guide will help you find the right Porsche, in the right condition....and avoiding the money pits. Amongst my testimonials you will find experienced buyers, dealers and raw novices who have used the guides to their advantage click here and read what others have to say.

Why learn the hard way? Quickly, confidently be able to better check a used Porsche 911 Carrera (993 Carrera) before you buy the wrong one .... Get prepared, before you spend your money on a used Porsche 993.

All too often I see people buying the wrong Porsche 911 from the wrong people with the wrong information - its essential to get it right. Use the same easy Step by step process that I have employed to find the lovely, genuine examples.

You will learn;

  • The key questions to ask the seller and the correct answers.

  • The common faults for that model.

  • Where and what to check and test.

  • How to be confident that the car you are buying is genuine.

  • Where to look for hidden accident damage or repairs.

  • How to spot forged/falsified documents.

  • How to make a worthwhile test drive.

  • How you can make a detailed inspection.

  • Guarantees/Warranties? what they really offer.

  • How you can get a better deal.

  • Negotiate from a stronger position.

  • Easy fixes and tips.

  • and much more too..

Is the guide worth the money? For under $35 (less than ?20) it may save you buying a lemon and getting conned out of thousands. If it saves you from having a no hoper inspected....or saves one wasted journey to look at an inaccurately described 911 it is money well invested.

What is in the guide? The manual contains the tips and techniques that I have learnt from actually buying 100's of Porsche year in, year out, not just theory....practical, real life tips that you can easily apply. Each 911 guide is different, all models have their quirks and weaknesses.

Why not get a professional inspection? Before arranging a professional inspection you will need to identify the right Porsche, otherwise you can waste hundreds. Using the guide means you don't have to totally rely on the inspection.

Buying a Porsche from someone you trust...is great, but everyone can make a mistake....so it still pays to know what you are doing, even if only to confirm your judgement of the person with the Porsche 911 for sale.

Magazine buyers guides are unlikely to cover the subject in detail and are often compiled from various different sources. I have seen some pretty dodgy advice written.

Worldwide. The principles and information are relevant wherever you are looking for a 911. I have customers successfully using the guide all over the World.

Immediate. The various 911 buyers guides are for download on the web to a pc as an electronic book, this means the pictures can be much more detailed and you can get the information almost immediately. 15 mins on a slow modem. Once on your P.C. you can view at will and print as much of the information you like. No waiting for the mail (it's not a hard book).

Guarantee: If the guide is not what we say it is and you are not completely satisfied that the information contained is not worth the price, than your money will be refunded no questions asked.

Porsche 911 Buyers Guide for 996 of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003. Covering both 2 and 4 wheel drive, coupe, Targa and convertible, plus C4S and Turbo models.

The 911 996 is an expensive car, therefore the detail condition will make a big difference to the value and desirability of individual cars. Generally strong, the 996 does have its weaknesses that you should check for. Irrespective whether you are buying privately or from an Official Porsche Centre it pays to know what you should look for and know the car is genuine. Its a lot of money to invest.

Porsche 911 996 Buyer Guide for sale

MAC users: Note this guide is suitable for a PC, not a MAC.

 
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TESTIMONIALS

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964

911 3.2
"I want to thank you for your
great books. They really help
persons like me, without a technical background, to be more secured by purchasing an older Porsche 911."

Patrick. F. California.

Boxster
Boxster
Thanks again, and well done
on the Porsche Boxster Buyers Guide. It really focused my attention to detail when looking for my car.

Chris Carlisle
964
964
"Despite my mechanical background
I consider your notes a great tool
even for professionals.
Thanks to it I bought a superb 964,
(07.93, 41000km). I would never had checked thoroughly that fast
without your notes."

M.C. Geneva.

993
993
"Thanks for the help. Your advice has saved me a small fortune and
rescued me from buying a car I wouldn't have been proud of."

Tony B. U.K.
911_3,2

911 3.2
"I was preparing to make a trip from Chicago to Atlanta to purchase
a car. After pressing some of the points found in your guide, I realized that my seller was being
evasive.  Using your guide helped me ask
the right questions with
confidence and prevented me from making what
might have been a very
expensive mistake. 
Thanks again! "

Mark W. Chicago

 
Ten Tips
  1. Always run a data check for finance, damage, theft e.t.c

  2. Always check the V.I.N. number is correct in all the places and has no signs of tampering.

  3. Follow your instincts. Never assume a shiny Porsche is a good one.

  4. Avoid buying with emotion.

  5. If you don't like the seller, don't buy.

  6. Nice Porsche usually come from nice people.

  7. Gain as much knowledge as you can beforehand.

  8. When you find the right example have the confidence to go for it.

  9. Take your time to buy the right Porsche in the right condition, it will pay.

  10. Not so much a buying tip but an ownership tip. Find a friendly, honest and careful place or person to look after your Porsche. If it is beyond the warranty period consider using an Independant Porsche Specialist to care for your car

 
 
     
 
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