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YOUR RESEARCH2003 996tt OR 2006 997 C4S?
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My concern however is not over engine reliability per se but rather general maintenance costs (brakes, clutch, stuff, etc.) on running an older turbo as a daily driver.
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I suspect that the guys who run these things hard pay for the privilege, but I suppose there's only one way to find out ...
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I will just have to wait until it goes out as there is no true test of clutch lining life.
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My concern however is not over engine reliability per se but rather general maintenance costs (brakes, clutch, stuff, etc.) on running an older turbo as a daily driver.
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That is the question.. I have located a pristine 2003 996tt with 40k miles, 6spd, nice exhaust, full maintennence records for $40k, and also a 2006 C4S Coupe with 50k for around $38k... which one to buy? Hear both are fairly reliable, prefer the looks of 997 but cant afford the 997tt!
That's a great price, almost unheard of for the Turbo. Snap it up, don't look back. IMHO the Turbo is the best of the best that Porsche produces for a street car, with the GT3 the best street legal track tool. Both share the same basic bulletproof motor which is almost nothing like the M96.
I've spotted an '01 996tt with 44k miles up for $39k at the local lot. So I'd say the price for the turbo is about right, but nothing special. I'm considering trading up myself, I'm just nervous about higher milage turbos used as a daily whip.
That's kind of ironic.... Nervous about a 40k mile turbo while owning a M96?? The turbos are bullet proof and will easily go deep 6 figures..
Of course maintenance history is important which the OPs find has and most auction rats sitting on crappy lots absolutely do not. That's a massive difference.
Assuming clean PPI and a genuine set of comprehensive records (and no extensive accident history) the OP absolutely found a great deal.
Well that is certainly Rennlist groupthink, I simply question whether there is any actual data to support this assumption. My concern however is not over engine reliability per se but rather general maintenance costs (brakes, clutch, stuff, etc.) on running an older turbo as a daily driver. All Rennlist idiocy aside, the 996 NA is a wondrously reliable vehicle. The NHTSB and TUV data support this, as does my own personal experience. I have not yet found enough data on the turbos to make an informed statement. I suspect that the guys who run these things hard pay for the privilege, but I suppose there's only one way to find out ...
The TT engine is fantastic compared to the NA M96 or the newer NA. Should even hold its value much better unless the NA M96 hysteria bleeds over to the TT models.
Okay, so I have 18" Gemballa wheels on the new car and would like to get the 19" 3 piece HRE 540Rs I have found with only 2k miles on them.. They are asking 2000$.. showed me a receipt of $7500 with tires, polishing, and clear coat. Is this a good deal?
On a side note.... the exhaust drone from the Gemballa exhaust is not my thing... would someone be willing to trade me + cash for a stock one?
Thank you all... and yes, this is my first porsche... my dad had an 88' 911 when I was a kid.... and I LOVED that car! More high res pics to come tomorrow!
Actually a bit lower than that.. sorry I phrased it wrong in my earlier post. I meant to say that I got the car for a good amount under the 40k we originally agreed upon before looking at the car. He listed it on craigslist for 45k. (I know right, craigslist of all places!) I think if he would have listed on ebay or auto trader it would have sold for his 45k asking price.. He wasn't aware that it needed brake pads soon, and tires are down to 60% tread (michelin ps2). Cosmetically the car is a 9.8/10. It looses .2 points due to 3 tiny stone chips on hood.
The only thing that I am preparing myself to do to the car is the clutch. I will just have to wait until it goes out as there is no true test of clutch lining life. A lot of 911t owners seem to blow the clutch right before 50k miles. We will see... as for now I cant stop smiling every time I drive the car.
Congratulations. You did very well with this purchase. Some suggest the clutch pedal will become harder to push as it wears.And, wipe that smile off your face.
Here you go guys, had her for about a month now.. 03 TT 6spd 44k miles..
Stuff I've done:
-Ipad mini install
-Dension Gateway 500
-Climate control, radio relocate
-35% tint
-Smoked corners
-New front lip (old one was scuffed up!)
-New voltage regulator on alternator
-Durametric on order!
Car came with K40 radar detector, Gemballa wheels, Exhaust, and GIAC tune with OBD loader.
(Best craigslist find of all time, doctor owned beauty!)
Thanks to these forums for all the DIYs and knowledge.
