What affect does no service history have on a 16year old 996
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1) if I was keeping the car for say six-plus years, no problem.. by then, IMO the mantra will have shifted more to 'condition' vs 'FSH'.
2) if not, then it depends what discount you get it at now as to what the 'value' differential would be.... so again it may not be a problem, though you may limit the number of people interested, even if the value still holds up.
Remember that 996s are, at the moment, plentiful.
And we may all be living in caves in six years time, so IMO enjoy yourself.
I look after my own car, but I've kept notes and receipts on what and when/mileage, and photographic record as well. But mine's a keeper, and so I have no idea what effect that will have, and don't care
2) if not, then it depends what discount you get it at now as to what the 'value' differential would be.... so again it may not be a problem, though you may limit the number of people interested, even if the value still holds up.
Remember that 996s are, at the moment, plentiful.
And we may all be living in caves in six years time, so IMO enjoy yourself.
I look after my own car, but I've kept notes and receipts on what and when/mileage, and photographic record as well. But mine's a keeper, and so I have no idea what effect that will have, and don't care
Is there no service history (ie. no record of the oil ever having been changed) or no dealer/specialist service history (ie. loads of receipts but no garage stamps).
Assuming that this hypothetical person is you, the money you will have saved over the past 16 years by doing the servicing yourself will probably offset any discount you'll need to take come sale time.
Assuming that this hypothetical person is you, the money you will have saved over the past 16 years by doing the servicing yourself will probably offset any discount you'll need to take come sale time.
No history wouldn't put me off as long as there was a receipt for the rebuild done by a reputable shop and receipts for oil used for a change since the rebuild. You have to assume that engine is going to better than most if done correctly despite no history.
At that age it's all about the condition.
At that age it's all about the condition.
CDALY said:
I need to look through what he's got, but i believe nothing at all after the dealer warranty period ended (he is not a receipt kind of person). The only receipts I think he will have is the engine rebuild and the Danks as they are very recent.
Without any record at all, I'd say that the value is likely to be a lot lower as it relies on a potential buyer trusting that the work has been done. Unless I knew the seller very well, I'd always assume the worst. If of course, I knew the buyer, I'd snap it up for a low price and have a great car to enjoy.Edited by LennyM1984 on Wednesday 20th January 15:41
It's market value has to take a hit. If you bought it then went to sell it on in the future and you explain it has no service history for 16 year gap then the next buyer cannot trust the history even if you believe it has been well maintained.
If it really has to be this one then I would want an inspection by Hartech first.
If it really has to be this one then I would want an inspection by Hartech first.
CDALY said:
Orangecurry, you are right many 996s around now, and nearly all show history!
My point is that in a few years time, there will be many fewer. Therefore the importance placed on FSH vs actual condition will change.A critical factor for the current value will be which garage did the engine rebuild?
If they are a well-known Porsche indy, that will make a massive difference.
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