Difference year to year 2002-2005 Turbo???
08-18-2017, 07:17 AM
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08-18-2017, 09:54 AM
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If you want the 996.2 "stiffened" chassis it shows up in all Turbos built after 2/1/2001. So some 2001 cars have it. If you want a glove compartment then you have to buy a 2002. Small improvements were made as the years went on but I would take a quality low mileage early car over over a lesser newer car everytime.
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08-18-2017, 11:42 AM
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If you want the 996.2 "stiffened" chassis it shows up in all Turbos built after 2/1/2001. Some some 2001 cars have it. If you want a glove compartment then you have to buy a 2002. Small improvements were made as the years went on but I would take a quality low mileage early car over over a lesser newer car everytime.
Glove box would be nice to have but could live without it.
The hollow spoke wheels on 02 and up seems like a legit thing to want though ( less rotating mass ).
The 01 I found is in Great shape but has 63K miles. Awesome records and maintenance history. He's firm on his $46K price though. I'd prefer to pay less for an 2001.
What are thoughts on this car for that price????
08-18-2017, 12:50 PM
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If you want the 996.2 "stiffened" chassis it shows up in all Turbos built after 2/1/2001. Some some 2001 cars have it. If you want a glove compartment then you have to buy a 2002. Small improvements were made as the years went on but I would take a quality low mileage early car over over a lesser newer car everytime.
08-18-2017, 12:51 PM
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The car is not without fault though. Tires roar badly (rears - Kumos- not sure if 'truing" them would help...So tires may be needed. Michelins up front. mis matched is bad I hear.
But finding out about the differences in 01's vs newer, has be looking again. I would about to buy this car until I found out.
If he'd come down a bit, I'd be all over it.
08-18-2017, 02:22 PM
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Well the Chassis probably isn't as important to me, as I will just drive on the street more than likely. Would only track it if I can ever afford to lose a ton of money on value and maintenance.
Glove box would be nice to have but could live without it.
The hollow spoke wheels on 02 and up seems like a legit thing to want though ( less rotating mass ).
The 01 I found is in Great shape but has 63K miles. Awesome records and maintenance history. He's firm on his $46K price though. I'd prefer to pay less for an 2001.
What are thoughts on this car for that price????
Glove box would be nice to have but could live without it.
The hollow spoke wheels on 02 and up seems like a legit thing to want though ( less rotating mass ).
The 01 I found is in Great shape but has 63K miles. Awesome records and maintenance history. He's firm on his $46K price though. I'd prefer to pay less for an 2001.
What are thoughts on this car for that price????
As for the asking price. It does seem a touch high for the mileage but I can not blame the seller for standing firm.
08-18-2017, 02:23 PM
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Also if you ever have a seat belt replaced you will need the MY02 version.
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08-18-2017, 04:26 PM
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I question that to put the paper backing seems to be very discolored and brittle like it's the original.
Yes and I am torn as to what to do about this car. I have to make a decision soon .
08-18-2017, 07:30 PM
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