$18k for a glove box and 30 more hp?
03-03-2012, 02:11 AM
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If the 05 tts gt silver is the one that was available about 8 months ago just outside Seattle, Wash. that is a nice car. I took it out for a test ride, and it was rock solid and in great shape, and well looked after by the owner. I was inches away from importing to Canada when a local car that I had made an offer on came back to me with a deal I couldn't refuse. It happened to be and 01, and I couldn't be happier, but that 05 tts gt silver is one nice car. By the way it had an fvd tune and exhaust at the time I saw it. Difference at the time was $25k and I new I might be modding 
03-03-2012, 02:39 AM
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I saw an 01 turbo for 28k on ebay about 6 weeks ago. Possible blown motor, super high miles, and very worn looking. Miles aren't bad on these as they are bullet proof but a blown motor and a worn exterior\interior makes those lower end cars more prohibitive in the long run then a well kept car. Who wants to spend close to $30k on a total POS? There is a great 01 on 6Speed for $38k in cali (Silver, low 60's mileage, and mods).
03-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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Is the TTS a coupe? If so, that's a really rare car.
Ultimately, it's a judgement call, but IMHO the TTS is worth the difference if you can swing it. Keep in mind, though, that when the 991 turbo is released, you'll probably be able to pick up an early 997.1TT for similar coin, if that matters to you (i.e. the perpetual "buy now vs. buy later" dilemma).
Ultimately, it's a judgement call, but IMHO the TTS is worth the difference if you can swing it. Keep in mind, though, that when the 991 turbo is released, you'll probably be able to pick up an early 997.1TT for similar coin, if that matters to you (i.e. the perpetual "buy now vs. buy later" dilemma).
03-07-2012, 12:32 AM
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looking at 2 options:
1) 2001 turbo $44,000
Color:* Silver exterior/black interior
*2 owner
Miles: 27,500
Modifications:* None
Factory options:**Interior carbon fiber dash and trim accents, Xenon headlights, CD changer, sunroof, power seats, dual retractable cup holders.
Records:*Complete history for the past 5 years.
Not driven much over the last 5 years
Option 2:
2005 Turbo S $62,000
Color:GT Silver/black natural leather interior
2 owner
Miles:40,000
Modifications: H&R springs
Factory: full leather, PCCB brakes, sport seats...
Dilemma- newest I can afford or best value?
1) 2001 turbo $44,000
Color:* Silver exterior/black interior
*2 owner
Miles: 27,500
Modifications:* None
Factory options:**Interior carbon fiber dash and trim accents, Xenon headlights, CD changer, sunroof, power seats, dual retractable cup holders.
Records:*Complete history for the past 5 years.
Not driven much over the last 5 years
Option 2:
2005 Turbo S $62,000
Color:GT Silver/black natural leather interior
2 owner
Miles:40,000
Modifications: H&R springs
Factory: full leather, PCCB brakes, sport seats...
Dilemma- newest I can afford or best value?
2005 is a Tip and the price before ppi is $57k
03-07-2012, 02:42 AM
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Skip tip. Why buy a less than comfortable Porsche sports car if you don't even want to row your own gears? I know there are a lot of chicktronic owners out there, but for me I'd leave the autoboxes for pure luxury vehicles.
03-07-2012, 10:11 AM
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http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2005/...dard-Equipment
If it checks out, $57K would be a very good price. IT just depends on whether you can live with the Tip.
If it checks out, $57K would be a very good price. IT just depends on whether you can live with the Tip.
03-07-2012, 06:52 PM
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2005 Turbo Cabriolet that recently sold on Ebay, 21K miles and also a Tip...$57K
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...ht_1250wt_1165
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...ht_1250wt_1165
