High Mileage?
11-07-2020, 08:55 PM
#1
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Thread Starter
High Mileage?
Hey guys. I have a .1 GTS and want to go turbo. I found the car below near me. My car has 31k miles and the turbo has 70k. Would you consider a 70k mile TTS? What would you think is a good price for a car with this kind of mileage?
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
11-08-2020, 08:30 PM
#2
Race Car
I used to have a 991.1 GTS. Was a great car. Have you considered a 2016 TTS certified? That way you get over a year of warranty. These cars have great reliability but I'm not sure about turbo condition when you get over 60k miles and you don't know how it was driven.
11-08-2020, 09:12 PM
#3
PROs:
- Only had 2 owners, last owner had it for 4 years, consistent service intervals at the same dealer (a used turbo lease for 4 years?)
- Daily driven, so at least it hasn't been sitting around doing nothing
- 60K service is done (AWD oil, PDK oil, clutch oil), so one less $$$$ item to worry about for a while
CONs:
- Need to get PCCB condition checked, which requires a special tool - on the off chance that the rotors need replacement, this is $25K easy
- Price seems high given the mileage - but then again, current used car market is topsy turvy due to corona
- 991.1 has PCM 3.0 that lacks Apple Carplay - this was a dealbreaker for me and why I went with a 991.2
If you like it, get a PPI with paint depth meter readings - then you'll be able to tell if any panels have been resprayed due to non-disclosed accidents; also the DME readout can give you a hint as to whether the car was abused
- Only had 2 owners, last owner had it for 4 years, consistent service intervals at the same dealer (a used turbo lease for 4 years?)
- Daily driven, so at least it hasn't been sitting around doing nothing
- 60K service is done (AWD oil, PDK oil, clutch oil), so one less $$$$ item to worry about for a while
CONs:
- Need to get PCCB condition checked, which requires a special tool - on the off chance that the rotors need replacement, this is $25K easy
- Price seems high given the mileage - but then again, current used car market is topsy turvy due to corona
- 991.1 has PCM 3.0 that lacks Apple Carplay - this was a dealbreaker for me and why I went with a 991.2
If you like it, get a PPI with paint depth meter readings - then you'll be able to tell if any panels have been resprayed due to non-disclosed accidents; also the DME readout can give you a hint as to whether the car was abused
11-09-2020, 06:49 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
I agree with the comment above, get a PPI done from a knowledgeable shop that deals with Porsches. I bought a high milage 991.1 TT/S myself, I am the 3rd owner, and so far only one issue (AOS went bad) in 2+ years of ownership. I have had self inflicted issues due to mods, like CEL due to a catless exhaust etc., but nothing that has left stranded. I would make sure the 60k maintenance has been performed, the discs are not chipped or scratched, the cab system works properly, and check for rust since the car looks like it was daily driven in Jersey. A dealer/good indy shop can check the carbon density/weight on the discs which will offer peace of mind, but from my research carbon ceramics last a long time even with track times.