Pulling trigger on 993tt purchase
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I have been lurking here for some time. I was trying to decide between a 993tt and a 997 gt3 .2 . After driving a GT3 I have decided it is too track oriented for my tastes. It produces the best sounds on the run up to redline that I have ever heard, but I admire the restraint that anyone would need to drive one on the street and keep their permit. I have found a 97 993tt with 22,000 miles, silver with supple black, stock but for ss mufflers, ECU upgrade. Rear bumper repaint but no metal work ever. Assuming a good PPI I have two questions: What's a fair price? And second: Other than ROW springs and new shocks....what does it need? I may do a de or two but otherwise street use for 10,000 miles per yr. This is the best place on the planet to ask such a question. Cheers.......Chris
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I'm not in the market so I cannot advise on price.
I'm also the wrong person to ask what a car needs ...I have a bit of a modding problem.![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
To do a couple of DEs every year, all you need to do is flush your brake fluid and make sure you have 50% pad left.
I'm also the wrong person to ask what a car needs ...I have a bit of a modding problem.
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To do a couple of DEs every year, all you need to do is flush your brake fluid and make sure you have 50% pad left.
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22k miles is great, under 60 pull the trigger. i would think it would be closer to 65-70 if its in great shape. Even the private sellers see the dealer pricing and they expect to get something close to that. Good luck!
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Can't really comment on price up here, there are 3 97 TT in Toronto right now, not one will go for lass then 85k!!!!! As for mods, after reading as many threads as possible I am having PSS 10's installed, pick up the car tomorrow and I am on the track for 3 days this weekend
Will let you know how it goes.
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Thanks Scott. I must say that to say of your car that you have "a bit of a modding problem" is an understatement along the lines of Attila the Hun being an unwanted dinner guest. If I buy this car I intend to make it look like yours. Your back and forth with Rufus is the high point of this site in terms of entertainment. Thanks for your participation.....Chris
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IMHO you are looking at a high 60s low 70s car. If it is higher, I would look for a higher mileage 993tt. In 5 years you will have added 50,000 miles to the odometer. There is no use in paying a premium for a low mileage example. If you can pay 60ish for one with 40,000 miles on it you'll be good.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Thanks for all the input. The prices for these cars are definitely going up, which I am convinced is because I want one so badly. The asking price is $78,500 which is mighty strong....I will keep you all posted. Is there a secret handshake among 993tt owners?
Cheers.........Chris
Cheers.........Chris
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Your example has very low mileage.
We will show you the secret handshake when you close the deal. Not before.
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This whole thread is making me seriously consider selling my 993TT. I've been going back and forth on this for months, and still can't decide.