Lightningmcnulty

Hey guys

I just sold my 951 and will be buying a 966tt, I just wanted some opinions on purchasing.

I see that a 50000+ mile model is usually the $40000 range and 30000- model is around $50000 usually.

I know that my 951 wore its miles really well so assuming everything else is equal what the better buy, i'm not looking for an investment just a fun car but its not worth saving $10000 if a higher mileage model is more prone to issues?!

also is it worth shelling out for the x50 models, I will be upgrading the car anyway including eventually the turbo's I would think, what the opinions on this.

I have looked back though a ton of pages and done searches and there is snippets of info about these two subjects but I figured i'd still ask just to clarify it in my mind, it might be good if someone could make a buyers guide sticky, I would do it but I don't have the knowledge.

thanks

Kim

rmc1148

I prefer lower miles and honestly believe all being equal with good maintenances and not being abused it worth the extra cost over higher and at resale it is easier to sell with less. Most people here seem to like higher miles and they have their points but I go by my own experience. If you plan on owning a long time and put considerable miles on you car it might be better to go cheaper with higher miles especially if you do your own maintenance. The x50 package is nice but if you are going to upgrade turbos etc its a waste of money.

PORSCHE_TECH

996 Turbos are usually good strong cars with minimal problems. A motor with slightly more miles will not make much difference since those motors are really reliable. With vehicle your interested in make sure you take it on a good hard test drive, and that its boosting properly sounds and looks well maintained.

judd944

You will love the car.

I went lower miles but only because it had modifications so the 8k more I paid got me both low miles and mods I wanted. win/win.
I would have had no problem getting a car with 60k instead of 30k to save $10k.

if you get a clutch be sure to get a stage 2.5 unit in it for the additional torque. I wish I did. I have been running stock software for more than a year.

fly2low

I am on my second 996TT
I have been around my own, plus have friends with 996TTs of various years
Instead of worrying about year or miles, I wanted to know the history of the car, and the results of a ppi. Tracked vs not, maintenance schedule, mods, ets

NoGaBiker

Low miles is nice, especially if you are a nit-picky person about your car. Having less wear on interior especially is nice, as ratty interior pieces can be a pain to replace.

I think your pricing might be a few thousand high (I think 50k gets you down about 15,000 miles for a non-X50 car), but not too far off.

I bought an X50 earlier this spring with 17,000 miles. Pretty loaded '02 with an MSRP of 148,500. I intended to keep the car largely stock, with only a few easily reversible mods (like exhaust, suspension.) Couldn't be happier. But if I were looking to mod the car, I don't know that paying more for an X50 is wise, since a big part of that huge (almost $18,000 MSRP!) cost is for the K24 turbos. If I were planning to change those elements I'd skip the X50.

Lightningmcnulty

That's good to know, I will broaden my search for higher miles and just judge the cars individually.

thanks everyone

Kim

JG 996T

Maintenance history is more important than mileage. Lots of high mileage examples out there running well. That said, you are looking at a ten year old car - water pumps, power steering pumps, plugs, O2s, etc may be due - maintenance is not cheap.

That said, its a great car - probably nothing comparable available in the market at this price point.

Buyers guide attached. Have fun finding your next ride.

Lightningmcnulty

That's a great write up, thanks