photo25

Trying to purchase a 996TT but I am not sure if it is worth the price diffrence of $15,000 to own the 2002. Will the engine be any better in the 2002 vrs the 2001?
2001 33Kmiles $57,000
2002 5Kmiles $69,000

I would like to upgrade the suspension and need the extra
funds.

Thanks,
Photo25

jimq

you should be able to get the 2001 down a few more K

KJM3SMG

depends on the condition and options of each but since you seem to feel they are even in those categories, and it's just about the miles, year and price... then compared to the 02, the 01 is the better buy. Both engines are same and I think 01 is lighter

Tom Pepper

Maybe it is just me, but it seems self-destructive to urge potential 996tt buyers to pay lower and lower prices for our cars. Many here seem willing to pronounce the value of cars which they have neither seen nor driven. What is the benefit to you, a current owner of a 996tt to suggest the price is too high? Perhaps the car is owned by another Rennlister who is as fanatical about caring for this magnificant machine as are we.

Sure, when I bought mine I looked for the best deal. I also want the best deal when I sell it, don"t you?

We should encourage 'newbies' with information on what to look for in a good tt and how to make wise purchase decisions regarding PPI and type 2 over revs etc. I say leave the pricing to the two parties and the market place.

Why unnecessairly shoot ourselves in our own turbo-feet?

Tom

jimhsu

2001 or 2002: engine is the same.

Interior options may be quite different. You get a glove compartment with 2002. The base stereo system is different. I don't think other than that there is any key difference.

Are all options, colors the same? do you like one more than another in terms of aesthetics?

MidnighTT

I agree, Tom. I paid a premium for my car because it was, at least in my eyes, perfect. Right colors, low miles, clearly a babied garage queen, etc. OTOH, I can't seem to stomach $4k - $5k for an exhaust. One thing about these forums is that you get exposed to a lot of widely varying perspectives.

Jeff

KJM3SMG

True pay the premium for the right car.

I could've saved several thousands on a less desirable car but chose mine coz it was perfect to me. Isn't that why we buy Porsche turbo.. it's not about just $ or just performance but coz I think it's just about perfect ?

pongobaz

Also, don't they have hollow spoke wheels on 02 vs solids on 01? Get the newest one you can afford IMHO.

palladio

Other than the 02 having a glove compartment, what else is different in the interior between 01 and 02? Are the differences very noticeable?

IamSMC

Early 01s had solid spokes (due to production availibility), then later 01s had hollow spokes.

Easy to check:

1. All metal valve stem for hollow spokes; rubber valve stem for solid spokes.

2. Feel the back of the spokes. Smooth like the front are hollow spokes. Solid spokes are not.

jimq

some 2001's have the warts on the front bumper

photo25

Thanks for all your imput.I am a daily driver and put about 12K a year on my current 1999 996 with 90K miles. Looks like I will go for the 2001 and hope
the maintance for the unknown suprises dosen't reach 15K.

1AS

The difference cited is 12 grand, and I'm reasonably confident that ROW springs and allignment won't cost over $3,000. I think the better purchase is the newer car, and delay the springs til you are financially comfortable.
It may be a while until you see another 5,000 mile car, but the next 35,000 mile car is certainly out there.
Good luck with whatever decision you reach.
In regard to Tom's post, I don't think that giving anybody advice alters the market appreciably. Anyone who can afford these cars has probably heard of the term "negotoate", and is likely to offer less than asked, each and every time. If i said the newer car was worth $80,000, would that raise the real value of your car, or would it make it seem like lame advice? AS

TT Surgeon

Get the '02 car.

Duane993

Buy the 2002 lower mileage car. The 2001 is a fair buy, but it's not just the drive train that has 33k on it, the whole car does. Brakes, suspension, interior, exterior all show age and mileage. Prorate the cost of brakes, and clutch job and shocks, in the long run the 02 will be a better buy.