Having owned a dozen or so other 911 variants including a RUF modded 1989 turbo I find myself in a position where I am going to be commuting a small distance ( 15 miles or so) again. I am looking for not quite a daily driver but also a fun weekend car. The prices on 996 turbos appear to be getting pretty reasonable for the amount of performace you get… Any thoughts on this car and its price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...QQcmdZViewItem


Item number 4622341196

A brief synopsis of the changes in the 996 turbo over the years would be great too. Sorry if that request have been covered too many times already.

Thanks

 

If the car is as represented, that is a good price of $64,900. I paid $66,000 for one with a few more miles than that last year and felt that was a reasonable deal. When this car debuted in 2001, the press called it the perfect super car because of its docile behaviour at low throttle and its fantastic performance when into the boost. Not too many people are disapointed in these cars.

 

I would be happy to inspect the car for you if you are serious about buying.
Todd

 

Seems price decently,
budget for new steering wheel that fits the look of the car.
Nice Color.
Get it inspected and dont forget to see if it pops out of second gear.

MK

 

These used tt's have to be the best bang for your buck going right now. My 2002 was nearly twice the price of this car. You will not be disappointed and they respond very nicely to modifications!!!!!!!!!

 

Were there many differences on these over the model years and should I look at one year in particular over the others? Whats the issue in 2nd gear ? Thanks for the help.

 

Great price, and color. Like Marty said, a new steering wheel is definately in order. Do it!

 

The only significant options are the Sport Seats (which aren't mentioned!), CD changer and the fugly wood wheel. The highest interior wear area of the car, the driver's seat bottom, isn't clearly shown in any pictures. I would also warn you these digitized pictures DO NOT show chips and scratches which are obvious when seen in person. Finally, at 30k miles, the car may be due for significant service (plugs, brakes, fluid changes, tires, etc.)

REGARDLESS, as these cars approach 50% original MSRP after only 5 years with reasonably low miles, they have to be considered a bargain!

 

Ive been a hard core air cooled guy but I have started to look at these cars they are a real gem for the price. I am looking at one local this weekend.

 

I know what you mean, I have been doing the same.

 

I have a steering wheel that may look great in your car. Click on the link below and take a look at picture # 15 depicting the interior of my car. This steering wheel is carbon fiber and leather with large grips at 10 and 2 o'clock. I think when I ordered the car the wheel was $800.

http://www.kpmgllc.com/05turbos.html