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It's not to much for the car i want, but i don't whant to bring 4 cars for diagnostics and pay 1.2k$) is there any visible deffects i can see inspecting a car without special equipment?
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You quoted my post and it was the last one you should have paid attention too.
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It's not to much for the car i want, but i don't whant to bring 4 cars for diagnostics and pay 1.2k$) is there any visible deffects i can see inspecting a car without special equipment?
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Replace things like water pumps, window regulators, alternators etc
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Durability is great compared most other cars, but at over 10 years old you will have to replace things like water pumps, window regulators, alternators etc.
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Hello porschers. I'm going to buy my first porsche mk1 or mk2. Is it really big improvments in mk2 3.6 vs mk1 3.4. Thank you for the answer!
Also interested in 996 turbo. What about engine durability?)
Aw crap, Schnell, don't tell him to start reading stuff on here- we'll never hear from him again once he hits KK's crapola.
The differences between the Mk I and Mk II were evolutionary, not revolutionary. Some people will go as far as to say the '99 was the best year. Although I love my 996TT, having owned a Mk I normally aspirated first, I can say that $15,000 will buy a decent Mk I that gives you 90% of the same experience that a $50,000 turbo will.
Any 996 selling less than $30000 is priced that way for a reason. $15000 cars are going to be someone's ragged out track garbage.
But if you find a good one for $15k I'll pay you $20k sight unseen.
Now let's have a gentlemanly discussion on the merits of posting PMs publicly...
I know they are there somewhere - just haven't found them yet.
Gotta agree with you there - get the best 996 you can afford and it will put a smile on your face every day!
My 2 cents:
It partly depends on the purpose; DD or weekend only. I prefer the slightly easier, more accessible torque of the 3.6 over the mk1 3.4 for my DD. The interior felt a little more mature and usable with having the glove box. And of course, if the front end looks affect how you see the car, pick the iteration that you prefer.
Can't really go wrong with either one though; they are superb, all-rounders that makes you smile every time you get behind the wheel.
Also interested does the dillers diagnostics give proper conclusion of engine, transmition conditions. I got in collection retro 1973 car and i knew what to look for after liking the exterior and interior.
http://avatars.mds.yandex.net/get-au...695d6/1200x900
Now i'm interested what to look on when buying 996, not interior and exterior, all about engine and transmission. Endoscopy? WHat about leaking oil - is it visiable when the car is on lift?
I'm living in Russia.
Cars are about 12-15$
Diagnostics in porsche dealer with endoscopy costs 300$. It's not to much for the car i want, but i don't whant to bring 4 cars for diagnostics and pay 1.2k$) is there any visible deffects i can see inspecting a car without special equipment?
My favourite one is
http://moscow.auto.ru/cars/used/sale/1018409831-cbc387/
- But there is no dealer in that city, so i'm thinking where to diagnostic it. The guy bought it 3 month ago from Moscow and said that it was very proper in use and maintanance.
Also others:
http://moscow.auto.ru/cars/used/sale/1022908367-cc436/
http://moscow.auto.ru/cars/used/sale/1021094557-64b54/
http://moscow.auto.ru/cars/used/sale/1019285385-7079a1/
If you are not willing to pay $300 to possibly save yourself $10,000, then maybe Porsche 911s are not for you. These cars cost money to own and maintain. You should have $5,000 extra cash ready to go after you purchase the car. Let's say you spend $300 and the inspection comes back "this car has low cylinder compression" well you just avoided a bullet. Best $300 you ever spent. I like the black 2002 Carrera 4s.
You quoted my post and it was the last one you should have paid attention too. It was completely tongue in cheek regarding a stir KC recently caused over the purchase price of his 996TT. None of what I said was accurate
Ok. I've chosed to take AT porsche.
http://moscow.auto.ru/cars/used/sale/1018409831-cbc387/
But it is in another city. Owner recorded videos. Please watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGiB...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKU...ature=youtu.be
Also watch please the driver sit, is it looked good for 105kkm (65k miles)? attrition is on left top side.
https://pp.vk.me/c627424/v627424427/...rTTD8Bf3iE.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c627424/v627424427/...vdClApbp6Q.jpg
I say say the smaller the engine the longer they last. Imo seems 3.4l has less failures then the 3.6 and same goes for the 997 3.6l less failures then 3.8l
Huh ? I think the experience will early mark 1's on this board is good - later ones maybe had more engine issues - and mark 2's had some improvements but can still suffer ims failure - so might want to budget for some preventative maintenance there. Durability is great compared most other cars, but at over 10 years old you will have to replace things like water pumps, window regulators, alternators etc. My maintenance budget is about $2k per year average - and that is with some DIY.
Get a good ppi by a specialist and at a minimum open oil filter to look for unusual debris.
Turbo engines are considered much more solid , but maintenance will be more as might be insurance.
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