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My seller and I agreed to price contingent on clean PPI, which thankfully it camne back being, then we closed the deal at the bank later that day!
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basic is about $100-150 at and involves basic under and around inspection including fault code reading and test drive...
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However, there are plenty of items in the drivetrain that can simply dry out over time without regular use/lubrication/fluids moving around (Same for any car, really).
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I'd get it checked out and if it all looked good, probably buy it, with the caveat that it may need a few more things done to it than one that was used more regularly but less than one with very high mileage...Sorry, I cannot quantify that statement, it is just my own personal viewpoint.
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However, there are plenty of items in the drivetrain that can simply dry out over time without regular use/lubrication/fluids moving around (Same for any car, really).
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I'd get it checked out and if it all looked good, probably buy it, with the caveat that it may need a few more things done to it than one that was used more regularly but less than one with very high mileage...Sorry, I cannot quantify that statement, it is just my own personal viewpoint.
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I'm looking at a 2001 996 Turbo 6spd with 12500 miles. It does have a few factory upgrades like trim package & cd player. It doesn't have a sunroof. It is in very good shape overall with new tires and updated maintenance. Thoughts? Thanks so much for your help!
The no-sunroof thing is a big bonus I think, the extremely low miles probably not so much. Someone else just posted about two different 996 Turbo's with around 40K miles for around $40k so this sounds in the ballpark I guess.
I would have figured that the low miles would be great when it comes to value. Not having a sunroof adds value to these cars? I'm new to the p cars, so bear with me!
Low miles are good in the sense that the interior and exterior are probably and had better be in impeccable shape. However, there are plenty of items in the drivetrain that can simply dry out over time without regular use/lubrication/fluids moving around (Same for any car, really).
No sunroof is considered desirable because A) it reduces weight and B) it reduces weight where it matters most, at the highest point of the car. In the US (for the regular 996 anyway, not sure about the turbo) it required a special order as the sunroof was standard. You did not save money by deleting the sunroof. This makes no-sunroof models rare and desirable.
Yes, and I did not mean to at all imply in my responses that I would personally pass on this car just because of the low miles. I'd get it checked out and if it all looked good, probably buy it, with the caveat that it may need a few more things done to it than one that was used more regularly but less than one with very high mileage...Sorry, I cannot quantify that statement, it is just my own personal viewpoint.
PPI stands for Pre Purchase Inspection... you can get done at Porsche dealer or independant... basic is about $100-150 at and involves basic under and around inspection including fault code reading and test drive... you can pay more for leak down tests, oil inspections, boroscope the cyliniders, etc. Porsche dealer can even go thru it's comprehensive pre-owned inspection which is a few hours and allegedly more detailed, but around $500 I hear.
I did basic PPI at my local Indy since low mileage car (Local P-car dealer was the maintainer and I wanted independant opinion).
Cheap investment if you're seriously ready to buy... My seller and I agreed to price contingent on clean PPI, which thankfully it camne back being, then we closed the deal at the bank later that day!
Good Luck!
Sounds like a good price. Of course if the options are nice and you can live with color then go for it. Where is the car being sold? Dealer or private? What state? Certain states are higher.
The car fax came back clean and the dealer confirms his maintenance. I printed out a couple PPI checklists that I can go over the car myself to see if I can find anything. Also trying to get a independent shop to look over the car as well.
The challenge with such a low mileage car is that many items that would have been covered under warranty are now the owner's problem. All sorts of things show up in the first 15-20k miles of ownership, and are fixed by the dealer. The maintenance records for my car show numerous warranty repairs to interior parts (cupholders, an HVAC unit replacement, etc.), along with some other adjustments including several alignments.
This is not a reason not to buy this specific car, which if it checks out could be a great find at a good price. But as always with Porsche ownership, you need to understand what you are getting in to... there are no cheap Porsches.
DONT buy a 2001 TT. I looked at a 2001 before I bought my NA 996. After much research about the 2001 I passed on it. First year with many issues compared to 2002 - 2004. There are many post 2001 models for a great price now.
Personally dont like the wood look. You're probably gonna need a new set of tires. Im sure they are still from the dealers. Probably looking to spend about $1200-2000 for tires. . For the price you are paying make sure you can live with it.
My first thought as well. those guys with problematic 01's will give you an earful no doubt.
If you don't plan to track or autocross your Turbo (too much understeer at the wrong time), the engine value really sells this car. That's basically the bottom line with water-cooled Porsches, nearly all of the value comes from the engine and GT3/Turbo is a country mile ahead of all "street" m96 engines. No matter how badly water-cooled Porsches depreciate a GT3/Turbo engine will put a decent bottom on the value of the car. Put it this way, someone on the Boxster forum bought a 996 3.4 in excellent shape for $10K. That will never happen with a GT3/Turbo. It takes the 'disposable Porsche' element out of the car when considering a costly repair that may represent a significant % of the resale value.
I've heard of two members buying 996s for $10K and $11K. In excellent condition.
The $11K was a 2001 Cab I believe not a 99.
Turbos are definitely going below $40K now.
2002 45K miles
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=13&Log=0
2003 65K miles
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Index=19&Log=0
and many slightly above $40K.
27K miles asking $43K.
51K miles, asking $43K obviously negotiable.
63K miles asking $42K.
Hey I spent more buying and maintaining my Boxster S than those low mileage 996 Turbos are selling for now! And I all got was this stupid T-shirt and no race engine...
