Noob questiond for a 996 I am looking to get...
10-07-2009, 01:18 PM
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i'm lucky enough to have an indy that charges $70/hr and is on the local PCA board.
my costs per year for maintenance:
oil change (if i don't do it myself): $150x2 (i do it twice a year).
coolant flush (when necessary): $100 (estimated. i've got it scheduled for november).
brake fluid (every other year): $70, i don't track my car.
so total maintenance is from $400-$470 / year depending on the maintenance schedule.
now i've had other 1x costs:
winter wheels and tires: $1000 (got a great deal on winter rubber hear on rennlist), including mount and balance.
60k maintenance: $500.
all charges include fluids.
some semi-regular maintenance:
brake pads and fluid flush: $560 (includes cost of hawk ceramic pads).
so all in all, i'd say the maintenance costs are about twice what my old audi cost me at similar mileage.
my car is a DD.
my costs per year for maintenance:
oil change (if i don't do it myself): $150x2 (i do it twice a year).
coolant flush (when necessary): $100 (estimated. i've got it scheduled for november).
brake fluid (every other year): $70, i don't track my car.
so total maintenance is from $400-$470 / year depending on the maintenance schedule.
now i've had other 1x costs:
winter wheels and tires: $1000 (got a great deal on winter rubber hear on rennlist), including mount and balance.
60k maintenance: $500.
all charges include fluids.
some semi-regular maintenance:
brake pads and fluid flush: $560 (includes cost of hawk ceramic pads).
so all in all, i'd say the maintenance costs are about twice what my old audi cost me at similar mileage.
my car is a DD.
10-07-2009, 02:51 PM
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At the end of the day, I wouldn't recommend making the purchase unless you have a reserve fund of $2,500 - $5,000 for repairs and maintenance. Just look at the wear items - tires, brakes, clutch - none of them are 'cheap' fixes, and if you plan to own the car for any period of time (and drive it daily), you're going to have to pay for them.
10-09-2009, 02:19 AM
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100% of all 996's engines have exploded? haha. I mean the guy Im buying it from has a binder with every service done on it.. including oil and stuff. I called up the place where he bought it and the guy told me (mechanic at porsche) that there is a woman here in town who owns a '99 996 and has meticulously brought it in since purchased it. It has a record 160,000 miles on the engine. He said it is the highest known mileage on a 996 he has ever seen its a tiptronic model..
10-09-2009, 02:28 AM
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I should mention he said its the highest known on the original motor.. I just want a car thats is of high quality, one that I can baby and keep for a while.. Plus that 911 poster has been above my desk for like a decade so either I get one now or spend roughly the same initial cost on a honda or something.. I mean If I have two PPi's on the thing one might be from a place similar to Roock I assume this car will not be a lemon if it passes both..
100% of all 996's engines have exploded? haha. I mean the guy Im buying it from has a binder with every service done on it.. including oil and stuff. I called up the place where he bought it and the guy told me (mechanic at porsche) that there is a woman here in town who owns a '99 996 and has meticulously brought it in since purchased it. It has a record 160,000 miles on the engine. He said it is the highest known mileage on a 996 he has ever seen its a tiptronic model..
10-09-2009, 09:27 AM
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I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy it. Just don't expect that you're buying a "great piece of machinery" that will never have a problem. Even a perfect 996 will have problems come up (as an 8 year old Honda would), and they are not cheap fixes.
10-09-2009, 11:32 AM
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22, single, no kids, minimal responsibilities, time to learn car.
32, married, kids, house payment, car seats, beach trips with lawn chairs, etc.
50, kids in college, working to get retirement money
Message? It's an emotional irrational decision. Get the car
32, married, kids, house payment, car seats, beach trips with lawn chairs, etc.
50, kids in college, working to get retirement money
Message? It's an emotional irrational decision. Get the car
10-09-2009, 01:16 PM
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10-10-2009, 10:28 AM
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wait, you just got a solid paycheck, but you can spend $80k for a new porsche? Then you talk about financing...must be a good job to support an $1100 monthly payment.
If you're rolling in the cash like you claim, then go buy the car, and keep some cash in fairly liquid instruments if you have a major repair.
I get the feeling that buying this car may be a stretch and that the first time you experience a major repair, or an engine failure, you may be reconsidering.
I would make DAMN sure that you can afford (both financially and mentally) a $12k engine replacement. If you can shrug that off as the price of admission, go for it.
If you're rolling in the cash like you claim, then go buy the car, and keep some cash in fairly liquid instruments if you have a major repair.
I get the feeling that buying this car may be a stretch and that the first time you experience a major repair, or an engine failure, you may be reconsidering.
I would make DAMN sure that you can afford (both financially and mentally) a $12k engine replacement. If you can shrug that off as the price of admission, go for it.
