Is it possible to buy a descent 996 for £12,000i just

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Or would just be buying a money pit.
Ideally would like a black car with under 100k.
Anyone know for any?

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Ive been reading up about the IMS bearing and it does put you off a bit as basically its going to right a 12k off.
Whats the cost in fitting the uprated bearing?
I would have thought any car having a new clutch fitted would have made sense to do the bearing at the same time?

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Says from £700 for the ims job witch compared to a new engine is worth it for the peace of mind.

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Ive read that the 3.6 is less likely to suffer from IMS failure?
Whats the differences in the models
C2 C4
Cara, 2 Cara, 4 and so on?

Ideally i would like a 2wd manual.