PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA, CARRERA 4 AND TURBOCHARGED MODELS 1997-2005. THE ESSENTIAL BUYER'S GUIDE

Introduction – the purpose of this book
1 Is it the right car for you? – marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Porsche 996 – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you?
5 Before you buy – be well informed
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 60 minutes for years of 
enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your
dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is
 essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more 
than you think
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including
dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, Porsches 
need exercise!
16 The Community – key people, organisations and 
companies in the Porsche world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
Index

Introduction – the purpose of this book
1 Is it the right car for you? – marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Porsche 996 – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you?
5 Before you buy – be well informed
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 60 minutes for years of 
enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your
dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is
 essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more 
than you think
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including
dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, Porsches 
need exercise!
16 The Community – key people, organisations and 
companies in the Porsche world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
Index

Features
• Expert advice from a marque expert
• Unique points scoring system to evaluate cars after inspection
• Walk away or stay? – quick initial evaluation of a car
• How to check the car's authenticity
• Which models are best
• The implications of restoration
• Is it the right car for you? – will it fit your garage, will you fit in the car?
• Running cost details
• Detailed specifications
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