Wake up 996 TT
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Wake up 996 TT
Hi,
I´ve been offerd to buy a 2002 996 Turbo manual gearbox from an Estate. It has only done about 21 800 miles and has not been started in the passed four years(!) What kind of problems can I expect in getting the car running again? Its been stored in a temperature controlled enviroment. Dare I even buy it?
I´ve been offerd to buy a 2002 996 Turbo manual gearbox from an Estate. It has only done about 21 800 miles and has not been started in the passed four years(!) What kind of problems can I expect in getting the car running again? Its been stored in a temperature controlled enviroment. Dare I even buy it?
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Let’s start with what they are asking for it, was it stored with fuel in system, were the tires removed, are rodent traps around car. I bet it had engine issues, who the hell stored a low mileage tt in the elements for 4 years?
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Battery, flat spotted tires, bad fuel, old oil. Rats and mice can get in and chew up wires like Atrox stated. Cracked or dry rotted belts, seizing brakes/calipers. Could be a number of things but overall price would be the determining factor. Is it a cabriolet or hard top?
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"Its been stored in a temperature controlled enviroment. Dare I even buy it?"
#1 - wrong forum
#2 - Atrox - check your reading comp... It doesn't say anything like "the car has been stored in the elements for four years"...
#2 - Turbos don't have the same engine issues that the naturally aspirated cars have
#3 - Tires? Eh... They're consumables...most likely dry rotted/cracked from barely being used deduct $1k...from sale price
#4 - 21,800 miles in 4 years is roughly 5k/yr. That's not particularly low by many standards (I see many on this forum only driving 3k or so...)
#1 - wrong forum
#2 - Atrox - check your reading comp... It doesn't say anything like "the car has been stored in the elements for four years"...
#2 - Turbos don't have the same engine issues that the naturally aspirated cars have
#3 - Tires? Eh... They're consumables...most likely dry rotted/cracked from barely being used deduct $1k...from sale price
#4 - 21,800 miles in 4 years is roughly 5k/yr. That's not particularly low by many standards (I see many on this forum only driving 3k or so...)
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It has run the milage from 2002 to 2013 when the first and only owner passed away, hence the non-usage since 2013/4. No engine issues when it was put to storage. I´m thinking brake and clutch system, belts and of course a major service. Kind of rare to find a one owner 996 2002 with 21,800 miles on the clock, would´nt you say? Its a coupé with X50.
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Sounds like it could be a very nice car - low mile 6-speed x50 coupe.
The main thing is to make sure and drain all of the fuel and put in fresh fuel.
It would probably be worth having it trucked to your favorite independent Porsche shop and having them get rid of the gas and change the fluids. Then you or they can crank the car with the ignition unplugged to bring back the oil pressure before starting.
Brake and clutch fluid can be done later but gas, coolant, and oil definitely need to be changed first.
As described by Atrox and Venom, the tires and battery are done. I wouldn't drive on old hardened performance tires, especially in a turbo.
These 996 turbos have the Mezger engine (bulletproof and no IMS issues) and are only going up in price over time. They aren't going to appreciate as much as the aircooled turbos, but more and more people are starting to appreciate what a capable car it is.
Good luck!
The main thing is to make sure and drain all of the fuel and put in fresh fuel.
It would probably be worth having it trucked to your favorite independent Porsche shop and having them get rid of the gas and change the fluids. Then you or they can crank the car with the ignition unplugged to bring back the oil pressure before starting.
Brake and clutch fluid can be done later but gas, coolant, and oil definitely need to be changed first.
As described by Atrox and Venom, the tires and battery are done. I wouldn't drive on old hardened performance tires, especially in a turbo.
These 996 turbos have the Mezger engine (bulletproof and no IMS issues) and are only going up in price over time. They aren't going to appreciate as much as the aircooled turbos, but more and more people are starting to appreciate what a capable car it is.
Good luck!
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Tow it to a shop, have all fluids, filters changed. Check all belts, hoses, etc. New tires and you're good to go. Anything below $50k is a good price on it, get it below $40 and you can flip it for a few.
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Yes, if I buy it I will tow it to my mechaninc for a major service and tune up. The reason for my thread was if there is any well known traps for a 996 in storage... Asking price is in the mid 70Ks. The seller knows its a quite rare occastion and I want a one owner X50 with low milage, not a "normal" 69,000 miles non-X50 with 4-6 owners.
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Originally Posted by JB74
Yes, if I buy it I will tow it to my mechaninc for a major service and tune up. The reason for my thread was if there is any well known traps for a 996 in storage... Asking price is in the mid 70Ks. The seller knows its a quite rare occastion and I want a one owner X50 with low milage, not a "normal" 69,000 miles non-X50 with 4-6 owners.
Their other option is to do the major service, tires, all fluids, get it running properly and then throw it on BaT and hope someone is willing to take a flyer that nothing else is on the verge of failing after four years of non-use.
Low 40's is more like it in current condition. Mid 40's if you love the car and options.
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Think fluids, fluids, fluids.
Anything that has any kind of fluid in it should have that fluid purged and refilled.
Next is anything rubber. Tires will likely be shot, too. Not worth a chance, so factor in new shoes.
Don't forget the coolant pipes will need to be pinned or welded if they have not been done yet.
$70+K sounds too much to me.
Anything that has any kind of fluid in it should have that fluid purged and refilled.
Next is anything rubber. Tires will likely be shot, too. Not worth a chance, so factor in new shoes.
Don't forget the coolant pipes will need to be pinned or welded if they have not been done yet.
$70+K sounds too much to me.
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oh boy.... waaaaay too much. You can get a primo example, needs nothing and has 5k on it for mid 60s asking price but prolly get it for high 50s, low 60s. Gotta love it though as there are already 997 options in that price range, gt3s, etc. I would pass on this car. Sorry.
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OK, thanks for the input. Me and car is located in Europe and these low milage 996 TT X50 are beginning to increase in price here... In Germany a sub 30,000 miles car often has a asking price of around $70K. But, enough about the price 
Its the stand still issues I´m more concernd of.
Its the stand still issues I´m more concernd of.