996 bad rap
01-12-2009, 05:17 PM
#31
I'm new to the prospective 996 Porsche scene and and have done a ton of reading on this forum. Tons of awesome info - thanks! I have a better understanding / comfort level with the RMS potential issue. From what I've read often times IF the RMS leaks, it may be a case where one simply "puts a piece of newspaper under the car when parked" and deal with it when time to replace the clutch. Now I know it's all a matter of perspective and the 996 parts are more expensive than say a Honda Civic, but really how much more expensive is the car to maintain than any other? Is it simply that various parts such as brake pads, rotors and other parts cost more? From what I understand this car is actually quite reliable. So what makes this much more expensive? Maybe it's not?
(I should preface that by saing I do basic work on cars myself such as brakes, oil changes, and such.)
Oh, and thanks for the Essential 996 book recommendation. While a bit pricy, sounds like it'll save me money in the long run and be well worth the cost.
Dave Gran
(I should preface that by saing I do basic work on cars myself such as brakes, oil changes, and such.)
Oh, and thanks for the Essential 996 book recommendation. While a bit pricy, sounds like it'll save me money in the long run and be well worth the cost.
Dave Gran
Also, if you shop for deals and are willing to DIY most stuff, you can keeps costs low. I bought oil on sale and ordered my oil filters in bulk so my last oil change cost me $45, which is a smidge less than the $300 some dealers charge. Likewise, my ignition switch went out this summer and cause ac and other things to freak out like a previous poster said. Instead of taking it to the dealer and being bent over again, I found that the ignition switch is the same as a VW part that can be had for $20 and did it myself in a few hours. Time and patience is all it takes.
01-12-2009, 05:27 PM
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Dave, This book rocks. Its is a combined historical review of the 996, a buying guide, technical data write up, and a DIY book, and more, all in one place.
01-12-2009, 10:11 PM
#33
All the BMW "purists" had the sky-is-falling syndrome w/ Bangle designs, but you know what? BMW sells more cars the following years over the previous years. The BS talks, but the sales numbers really do the talking.
If you're ok w/ the styling and engine, then these cars are a bargain. Except if the engine decides to kick the bucket.
///Michael
01-12-2009, 11:28 PM
#34
996 SUCKS! DON'T BUY ONE!
Instead go out and get a new 998 when it comes out. Drive it for 6 months and take the $20k depreciation hit, then trade it in on a BMW! Better yet, get a Ferrari 360 Modena, they're a steal right now!
Or not...
Go to a dealer and drive some cars, buy the one that you fall in love with and can afford. Personally I like the 996 better than the 997. If I could get PDK in my 996 it would be even better.
Instead go out and get a new 998 when it comes out. Drive it for 6 months and take the $20k depreciation hit, then trade it in on a BMW! Better yet, get a Ferrari 360 Modena, they're a steal right now!
Or not...
Go to a dealer and drive some cars, buy the one that you fall in love with and can afford. Personally I like the 996 better than the 997. If I could get PDK in my 996 it would be even better.
