Right mileage, Experts Opinion wanted!
12-12-2018, 11:23 PM
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Right mileage, Experts Opinion wanted!
Just looking for the experts here opinion on what is the “right” mileage for a 996 Turbo that I plan on actually driving daily.
A car may have low miles but is that always the best choice when wanting to actually use the car vs a car that was more of a show car.
Is there a “sweet spot” in regards to mileage I should be focusing on?
Thanks!
A car may have low miles but is that always the best choice when wanting to actually use the car vs a car that was more of a show car.
Is there a “sweet spot” in regards to mileage I should be focusing on?
Thanks!
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12-12-2018, 11:28 PM
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Just looking for the experts here opinion on what is the “right” mileage for a 996 Turbo that I plan on actually driving daily.
A car may have low miles but is that always the best choice when wanting to actually use the car vs a car that was more of a show car.
Is there a “sweet spot” in regards to mileage I should be focusing on?
Thanks!
A car may have low miles but is that always the best choice when wanting to actually use the car vs a car that was more of a show car.
Is there a “sweet spot” in regards to mileage I should be focusing on?
Thanks!
12-13-2018, 12:09 AM
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To the OP: it all depends on condition. If a good owner took good care of the car and gave it all that it needed, you could be very happy with a six-digit miles car. If the car was neglected and disrespected, even a 25k mile car could be a bad experience.
12-13-2018, 12:11 AM
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Why rebuild at 300k? I remember reading that engine that was opened at 600k and looked ok inside.
To the OP: it all depends on condition. If a good owner took good care of the car and gave it all that it needed, you could be very happy with a six-digit miles car. If the car was neglected and disrespected, even a 25k mile car could be a bad experience.
To the OP: it all depends on condition. If a good owner took good care of the car and gave it all that it needed, you could be very happy with a six-digit miles car. If the car was neglected and disrespected, even a 25k mile car could be a bad experience.
12-13-2018, 04:30 PM
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Try to find the lowest mileage 996 Turbo you can that also has had the fewest owners and has documentation indicating that it has been well taken care of.
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12-15-2018, 02:17 AM
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If you are planning to drive it, then buying a low mileage example will cost a significant premium and give you odometer angst. Buying a higher mileage example will allow you the freedom to drive whenever and wherever you want without giving it a second thought. For example, my '99 C4 Aero had 133k miles on it when I bought it, so it was my constant companion, year round. The 996tt though, had only 47k miles when I bought it. It bothered me to go past 50k, and I'm about to pass 60k miles, which is another cringeworthy milestone. I hate the idea of not driving it, but still . . .
My advice - buy one with right at 100k miles from a private seller who has maintained it well. Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
My advice - buy one with right at 100k miles from a private seller who has maintained it well. Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
12-15-2018, 02:04 PM
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If you are planning to drive it, then buying a low mileage example will cost a significant premium and give you odometer angst...The 996tt though, had only 47k miles when I bought it. It bothered me to go past 50k, and I'm about to pass 60k miles, which is another cringeworthy milestone. I hate the idea of not driving it, but still . . .
Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
For the OP, I think anything over 80 or 90K miles will be priced accordingly. Just try to find a car that's been loved and very well maintained.
12-15-2018, 04:26 PM
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Burning Brakes
If you are planning to drive it, then buying a low mileage example will cost a significant premium and give you odometer angst. Buying a higher mileage example will allow you the freedom to drive whenever and wherever you want without giving it a second thought. For example, my '99 C4 Aero had 133k miles on it when I bought it, so it was my constant companion, year round. The 996tt though, had only 47k miles when I bought it. It bothered me to go past 50k, and I'm about to pass 60k miles, which is another cringeworthy milestone. I hate the idea of not driving it, but still . . .
My advice - buy one with right at 100k miles from a private seller who has maintained it well. Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
My advice - buy one with right at 100k miles from a private seller who has maintained it well. Then drive it whenever the mood strikes.
If you're buying it to have it sit in your garage undriven, flip in a few years and hopefully make some money then by all means get a low mileage one. But if you're planning on driving it a lot, get one that's taken care of with over 100k miles.
