vyper340

2001 turbo for $75k. Was look to learn what to expect in the way of maintenance etc. My current garage baby, a 2001 M3 cab with 21k miles, may be traded in for a 17k mile 2001 911 turbo (non tiptronic). What kind of maintenance issues are coming up for with miles and what do I need to look out for on these cars?

Any good sights to search for late model, low miles 996TT's?

PS - this would be my first Porshce 911 and know almost nothing about the maintenance issues to watch out for. I have read through the posts here and would aks for any help since it would greatley be appreciated!

Dock

Besides the plug change I just did, my 2002 has been maintenance free for over 18,000 miles.

okbarnett

research the car. call 800porsche and get all the history and options from the vin#. Then call its selling dealer and ask about its history. Then do carfax check for wrecks and title.Then have it checked by a dealer.

JS

I have one listed as of yesterday in the classifieds.

vyper340

Is the Porshce Certified Warranty worth getting since this vehicle was bought, serviced and sold at this dealer? What has anyone paid or what would I expect to pay for this added item?

1AS

In my opinion, certified is worth it (generally the number I've heard is $1800- tho I could be wrong). There is almost nothing that can be repaired for that little. AS

vyper340

Well I have a comparison for that based on a US dealer who sold and serviced the one that I am working on...

The CPO on the one that I am purchasing (at this point) costs $1550 plus the labor required to conduct the inspection. There is also the added cost of any items that must be replaced/repaired to meet the specs of the CPO (belts, hoses, brakes, maintenance items not yet completed, etc). In a nutshell it's at least $1550 + $500 for the 5-6 hours of labor to inspect the car.

FYI - I was quoted that the 15k service is $780 or so which includes the 15k brake flush. Does that gel with what others have paid?

Larry Harris

Dock,
You mentioned a "plug change" Did you put the FR6LDC plugs in the car. What type were the old plugs and what were they doing that made you change.

Thanks

Larry

Dock

I replaced my plugs with OEM BERU 14FR-6 plugs, the same that were in my car from the factory.

My Turbo had developed a "soft" miss at WOT starting ~3000 rpm in 3rd and 4th gears. It runs perfect now.

I did the plug change myself...it was work!

vyper340

Thanks for all the advice everyone!

I did it! I took delivery of my first 911, a 996 Turbo yesterday and love it!!! Now my e46 M3 cab is my "beater".