Why are 996's so cheap ?

[gazzab]

patrick rennison said:

I looked at a 98 car yesterday, zenith blue, 53K, fmdsh, tidy but not perfect (used but nowhere near abused). I could have driven away for £24K no problem. I'm not talking about 80K milers with dented panels and torn seats here.

Good negs to get it down from £26950!
Why didnt you buy?
I would !

[patrick rennison]

Didn't buy it as I didn't know enough about the 996 issues as discussed above - plus I'd have had an inspection done first anyway. They do want to sell it, though.....still tempted.

[gazzab]

I take it per your 'profile' that you are familiar with 911s and vehicles in general.....
£24K sounds great.
Surely even a majorish problem with an engine is fixable with an independent at not too much cost?