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I believe in the fullest disclosure, so forgive the long write-up, but hopefully it's in a good cause. I've not owned the car long, since January. Brilliant machine, love driving it, I used it as a daily driver. I need a proper four seater though, why I'm selling.

Overall. The car's in really nice shape for a fifteen year old car, and a Porsche in a reasonable price range at that. Runs, stops, starts as it should. New stereo. Clean body. I'll describe the car in fuller detail below, but please bear in mind I'm no Porsche expert, and I've not had a long ownership with the car, and I don't know anything of the car's previous history.

Mechanicals. 2.7 flat-six engine. 5-speed gearbox. Car as far as I know is dead-stock. Brakes, suspension, steering, clutch, etc are all in good shape. Doesn't leak any fluids. A/C, lights, etc work fine. Probably the only thing close to showing it's age on the car is the suspension. Not bad, and nothing particular I can point to, but just has a slightly older feel, and a little 'creaky' going over bumps--the shocks and bushings are probably midway through their life cycle. NB: the only thing of any note is the 'check engine' light has had this habit of popping on and off since I've owned the car, usually in two to three week cycles. (To those not mechanically inclined, a 'check' light 99% of the time is nothing to fret over, just means some relatively basic component, usually emissions related, needs to be checked/replaced). When I had the car inspected a couple of weeks ago (and light was on at that time), they hooked up the car to the computer; didn't tell me the exact code, said it was emissions related (car passed inspection and emission just fine), suggested I replace the gas cap (which I did), as the seal was old and cracked, and this is known to trigger the check light. At any rate, nothing I've been particularly concerned with; car drives just fine, and the same with light on or off.

Body. For a car with 93K, not too shabby. To me the most important thing is it's never been in the snow. Pictures always make a car look a little bit better, but even still, I think this car shows pretty nicely. As far as I know the car doesn't have any accident history (I bought the car off ebay, and the Autocheck score given with the car scored the car overall as above average). Only thing of any particular note, the trunk, and to lesser degree front hood, do have some 'micro' dings--dings from the inside out (slamming the lids on overstuffed loads). Didn't photograph well, not especially visible in person unless you're looking for them. The trunk also has a small little 'crease' near the top left corner; see pic. NB: I personally love the vintage look the side stripes and black wheels give the car, but if you're not a fan, no worry: side stripes are a vinyl 'sticker', and as they're fairly new (I did them) they should come off pretty easy; likewise black wheels are Plasti-Dip, meaning the paint will pull off if so desired (I've had good luck with Plasti-Dip, has been pretty robust, gone through the car wash fine without any touchup). If I remember right, a couple of wheels did have curb rash.

Interior. Seats do show a little wear, but are very comfortable; aside from that, interior is nice and clean. Everything works. I did do a major improvement, in replacing the stereo (trust me, the factory stereo on these cars leaves a lot to be desired--in terms of sound quality, think 80s economy car). Pioneer head unit, with Bluetooth and integrated ipod controls (NB: it's a cd-delete model). Replaced all four speakers, went with 4" Polks in front, and 6"in the doors. Depending on your listening habits, audio is fine as is, or still could use a finish. I'm using the original factory amp, which at this point may be hurting more than helping--really have to whack the volume up. Stereo has a really nice sound (I'm impressed with the Polk speakers, never used those before), but it's not a full, deep, rounded-out sound--will need to add two more speakers in the rear, where the rear compartment is to achieve that (I don't think it showed up in the pics, but car does have the rear, behind-seats storage compartment). But current setup is a major improvement compared to how I got the car.

In no particular order, some etc thoughts: front tires are new (generic, I needed tires in a hurry and had to go with what they had); rear tires need replacing! (not much tread left on those); I've done a couple of things around the car: replaced something called the oil/air separator, new air filter, wiper blades, replaced the convertible top pushrods; speaking of convertible top, everything works fine, but the 'clamshell' can be a little jerky when opening, probably a grease/adjustment issue; I'm no tobacco expert, but when the car's been shut up on a hot day, can smell a bit like Swisher Sweets cigar smoke (not me!); I vacuumed and shampoo'd the carpet, helped, hopefully it's fading away; due for an oil change; steering wheel is good, in that no vibrations or anything like that, but it is sitting a degree or two to the left--either time for an alignment or maybe just a wheel balance; I've only one key, and I don't have the owner's manual; center caps on wheels are new and black; car does have the original security system; of course clear UT title, in my name...

Terms. Remember, this is a fifteen year old car, please keep expectations reasonable! Esp if you've never bought a car online before. I'm probably the only person on ebay who'll say this, but typically cars will look just a little bit better in pictures than in person. I'm no automotive expert, but if you've any questions, or I've left anything unclear, please do not hesitate to ask; I'll do my best. This is an 'As'-Is, Where-Is' sale, and of course no warranty is given. Deposit of $500 is due instantly, and balance is due within seven days, whether car has been picked up or not. All shipping arrangements are up to the buyer, but of course I'll do my best to facilitate. Thanks, and good luck.

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