Anyone know this 996 Turbo?
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Colleague of mine is looking at this tomorrow. Says it's been CAT C'd in 2009. Wondered whether anyone on here knows the car and its history?
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Reg is R44 HGT
Any feedback greatly appreciated!
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Reg is R44 HGT
Any feedback greatly appreciated!
The car could have been 9 years old when it was written off so there's every chance it wasn't as bad a crash as an unrecorded, repaired-by-insurance 2 year old car about which you'd have no suspicions if it was on the market 7 years later. At least in this case you know it's had a bump which will make you inspect and scrutinise the car more thoroughly - it could be a really decent car ( but like any other could be well worth avoiding) and if so may represent great value.
I had a BMW recently (admittedly a rather old one and not worth a fat lot) that had a small bump where a neighbour reversed into the offside front corner - an insurance repair would have dictated new wing, bumper, fog light, painting it all together with the bonnet. The owner negotiated to keep the cAr and take a cash settlement but it was the classified as a Cat C car, when nothing ever affected hownit drove & to make it sufficiently presentable he just straightened it out a bit and didn't replace the cracked fog light.
I had a BMW recently (admittedly a rather old one and not worth a fat lot) that had a small bump where a neighbour reversed into the offside front corner - an insurance repair would have dictated new wing, bumper, fog light, painting it all together with the bonnet. The owner negotiated to keep the cAr and take a cash settlement but it was the classified as a Cat C car, when nothing ever affected hownit drove & to make it sufficiently presentable he just straightened it out a bit and didn't replace the cracked fog light.
This thread is about whether anyone knows the history of the car, which is crucial when buying Cat C; not about personal taste.
I really dont like 997 wheels on 996's, or the colour, but if this guy likes it then each to their own.
With high value cars, Cat C damage is usually supported by a file with photos showing the damage and sometimes the repair process so that a future buyer can be re-assured as to the extent of the damage. I have previously owned Cat C cars and sometimes they can be a real bargain if the damage was relatively light as people are put off.
If this car were in original colour and with original wheels / seats, I would've taken a look if in the market.
I really dont like 997 wheels on 996's, or the colour, but if this guy likes it then each to their own.
With high value cars, Cat C damage is usually supported by a file with photos showing the damage and sometimes the repair process so that a future buyer can be re-assured as to the extent of the damage. I have previously owned Cat C cars and sometimes they can be a real bargain if the damage was relatively light as people are put off.
If this car were in original colour and with original wheels / seats, I would've taken a look if in the market.
EvoSlayer said:
I thought a car classed as cat c salvage/repairable, was basically a car that had been deemed by the insurers as damaged beyond economical repair, so a higher value car has probably had a fair old whack. You pays your money and takes your chance.
That's kind of true but insurers have to consider the cost of waiting for any parts that aren't immediately available (possibly whilst paying for a rental car) and also would only use brand new parts. Personally I can't see a problem with used body parts, which could well be newer than the damaged ones. It may have had a "fair old whack", and it may not, same as any other used car, until it's inspected you won't know for sure.mudy said:
I think that (aside from the interior) the car looks awesome - not dated like many 996 tt s are beginning to look -
Eh?Only difference are the wheels and they are a dogs dinner the late 997 turbo wheels.
Think a standard turbo with standard parts looks far better, subtle is more.
I would try and find out exactly what work was done. If the chassis was not damaged and it was just body work the car may be a good buy. You will have to investigate to find out more. As these cars are not worth very much compared to the cost of the parts, if it were damage that needed say, new wing, bumper, wheels, brakes, paintwork and a little more, being a Porsche the cost of repair could easily be more than the current value of the car. Would also find out who done the work.
But as already said, there are a lot of 996 turbos out there that are not cat C's
But as already said, there are a lot of 996 turbos out there that are not cat C's
thegoose said:
That's kind of true but insurers have to consider the cost of waiting for any parts that aren't immediately available (possibly whilst paying for a rental car) and also would only use brand new parts. Personally I can't see a problem with used body parts, which could well be newer than the damaged ones. It may have had a "fair old whack", and it may not, same as any other used car, until it's inspected you won't know for sure.
I don't really have a problem with lightly damaged, repaired stuff, if the car was going to be a daily driver eg not that special and if its cheap, but if you're spending on something like a Porsche, I'd want to know it was a good straight car I was riding in.My mate deals in salvage and honestly, every cat C car I have ever seen has been a hell of a mess. Cat D's sometimes not so, but cat C, not with a barge pole.
As usual though we all have different ideas/standards with regard to the cars we buy, so it's up to the OPs mate to check it out and weigh up the value.
Check this out VERY carefully if you are considering cruising along the Autobahn at 190+ leptons or anything similar.
I personally wouldnt go anywhere near a car of this performance that has CAT C status. It doesnt make financial sense either.
Spend an extra 5k and get a decent one that will be worth more at selling time.
I personally wouldnt go anywhere near a car of this performance that has CAT C status. It doesnt make financial sense either.
Spend an extra 5k and get a decent one that will be worth more at selling time.
mollytherocker said:
Check this out VERY carefully if you are considering cruising along the Autobahn at 190+ leptons or anything similar.
I personally wouldnt go anywhere near a car of this performance that has CAT C status. It doesnt make financial sense either.
Spend an extra 5k and get a decent one that will be worth more at selling time.
Yeah spend another 5k to get one that is straight, then realise it needs 8k spending on it mechanically I personally wouldnt go anywhere near a car of this performance that has CAT C status. It doesnt make financial sense either.
Spend an extra 5k and get a decent one that will be worth more at selling time.
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