Hosewater2

How did the $14k in maintenance break down??

autobonrun

I went through the same thought process when I bought my 993C4S. It really depends on how much you will drive the car and whether resale value at the end is important.

I had the choice between a 993 with miles in the teens or one with 50k miles. The price difference ten years ago was about $20k. I chose the one with 50k miles. If you pay a premium for a low mileage car, and that premium is based purely on the mileage, then you might be hesitant to drive it very much. On the other hand, buy a mid mileage or high mileage car and drive it without thinking about the mileage. That's what I chose and I've put about 25k miles on the car in ten years.

If I wanted to have a car to drive without regard to mileage, I would go mid to high mileage and pick one with full maintenance records. If it means anything, I spend less now on maintenance on my higher mileage cars than I did when they had less mileage; because now they are sorted out. Porsche maintenance seems to be fairly reasonable once you get the early issues resolved. Not saying something can't pop up, but for me it hasn't been often. Even my SC that's 38 years old doesn't require much other than tune ups, brakes, and fluid flushes, maybe a clutch or alternator every 15 years.

jeffz993

Almost $4k was new dash and some interior restoration, it has sport seats and the hard backs need to be painted. The balance was new clutch, tune up along with other items that will show details when I see receipts later today.
I do drive my cars and am choosing a high mileage car with records in lieu of lower miles/mods for approx $15k less. Hopefully the right decision.

"02996ttx50

me too, and while on my 2nd 996 turbo, i am rewarded daily for having made that decision.

Dock

Good luck.

jpflip

This one seems to have great maintenance history….

http://www.caseyscars.com/pre-owned-...11-Turbo/91546

You can download the Carfax...

"02996ttx50

^ amazing to see the price spread from 25k to 60k+ on these.

theporscheguy

^^That car has a tiptronic^^

jeffz993

PPI came back great, think I hit a great car for the money.
Thanks for all the great info.

"02996ttx50

then maybe its only worth 20 lol

djmacabre

Is it a done deal? I wouldn't bat an eye at 100k miles, these cars urge you to drive them and are most reliable when you do.

jeffz993

Yes, done deal. wiring $ Monday, seems to be a great car per receipts, PPI, and totally stock with exception of sport seats. Also I think a great value, looking forward to picking the car up in a couple weeks. Road trip from Cali to Colorado

FRUNKenstein

Congrats!
I bought my car with 47k miles on it 1 1/2 years ago. It now has 55k miles on it. I worry about putting too many miles on it.
My '99 996 had 133k on it when I bought it. I never gave the mileage a second thought. I drove that car everywhere in all kinds of weather.
I love the freedom that higher mileage brings. But then I like to drive my cars rather than look at them. A rock chip is a badge of honor rather than something to pee my pants over.

jeffz993

Great road trip, flew into California a picked up my new to me 01 Turbo. 1300 miles back to Colorado, what a car trip specs. 81 mph ave., 21.4 mpg., 1280 miles, no issues.
2001, all stock except sport seats, 101k miles, seal grey/black, excellent condition, great service records. What a fun car, thanks for all info. on this forum.

manimal

Congrats! Welcome to the club. They are amazing cars.