New to this forum and would like to ask for advise :)
02-08-2015 | 12:33 PM
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Not sure about that, maintaince intervals are the same as the newer cars and there isn't anymore that needs to be done on them then that. Tires and brake pads may be cheaper due to models having smaller pads and tires sizes but there is very little in cost saving there and also comes with gving up a lot of performace, rear seats and driving something where general public looks at it like a lessor Porsche hair dressor model, gayman rather then the flag ship 911.
02-10-2015 | 10:39 AM
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i think within a product line newer is better .. if you are going to buy an sc ( 83 over 78 ) , newer is better. a Carrera newer is better ( 89 over 84 ) , 964, 993 etc.
But i would not generalize newer is better over the entire Porsche lineup. So i think both Jumper and WC are correct.
But i would not generalize newer is better over the entire Porsche lineup. So i think both Jumper and WC are correct.
02-10-2015 | 10:50 AM
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i think within a product line newer is better .. if you are going to buy an sc ( 83 over 78 ) , newer is better. a Carrera newer is better ( 89 over 84 ) , 964, 993 etc.
But i would not generalize newer is better over the entire Porsche lineup. So i think both Jumper and WC are correct.
But i would not generalize newer is better over the entire Porsche lineup. So i think both Jumper and WC are correct.
02-14-2015 | 02:15 AM
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Dear All ... browsing on Autotrader and a few shows up ... Haven't see them in person nor getting history etc ..
but a first look ... what are your experts opinion? Thanks again!
1. 04 996TT 82k kms asking $51k ... This ad used to be $47k couple weeks ago!!!
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
02 996TT ... 40k kms but asking $59k!
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...O&orup=3_15_40
02 996TT 107k kms asking $41k
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...&orup=16_15_40
Is over 100,000 km too high mileage??
Many thanks!
but a first look ... what are your experts opinion? Thanks again!
1. 04 996TT 82k kms asking $51k ... This ad used to be $47k couple weeks ago!!!
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...howcpo=ShowCPO
02 996TT ... 40k kms but asking $59k!
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...O&orup=3_15_40
02 996TT 107k kms asking $41k
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/9...&orup=16_15_40
Is over 100,000 km too high mileage??
Many thanks!
02-14-2015 | 11:10 AM
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Go see them all. The more you see, the better idea you will have what the right car should look like.
Then when you think you found the right car, take it to a reputable shop for a PPI, complete with engine read-out. Do not buy a car without one. Also, have someone check it out with a paint meter to ensure it had no body damage.
My brother looked at 7-8 cars, PPI'ed 3 of them and failed 2 of the 3. Took some time and travel but he ended up with the "right" car at the end.
From your list, I would stay away from the red one, the other 2 are worth a look i think.
Then when you think you found the right car, take it to a reputable shop for a PPI, complete with engine read-out. Do not buy a car without one. Also, have someone check it out with a paint meter to ensure it had no body damage.
My brother looked at 7-8 cars, PPI'ed 3 of them and failed 2 of the 3. Took some time and travel but he ended up with the "right" car at the end.
From your list, I would stay away from the red one, the other 2 are worth a look i think.
02-14-2015 | 06:28 PM
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[QUOTE=ronnie993tt;12016683]+1 on the 996tt unless you can spring for a 997tt. Both are awesome cars and there's nothing like turbo boost and that solid Mezger engine sans IMS/RMS/cylinder scoring issues.[/QUOTE?
On the topic of RMS/IMS failure, What can be done to prevent that?
How to check the conditions?
I am at 80K, should I be concerned?
On the topic of RMS/IMS failure, What can be done to prevent that?
How to check the conditions?
I am at 80K, should I be concerned?
02-14-2015 | 10:10 PM
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I used to own a Boxster S and if I recall correctly, the majority of the affected motors were from 99 to 01 and mostly Boxster and Carrera motors (not Boxster S/Carrera S). Also, the general consensus is that cars that weren't driven much seemed to have been prone to these issues more so than cars that were being driven weekly. I remember drawing a conclusion that my '04 Boxster S with 160K was unlikely to develop those issues. However, i did recommend the next owner to look into putting an LN Engineering kit in it, which is not a 100% fix anyway.
02-15-2015 | 12:50 AM
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the IMS issue goes like this: bearing dries out without notice, bearing breaks into pieces, goes into engine and causes major damage. If you wait, it may be too late. Alternatively you can install the guardian which alerts you when bearing pieces are in engine.
02-15-2015 | 02:56 AM
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Go see them all. The more you see, the better idea you will have what the right car should look like.
Then when you think you found the right car, take it to a reputable shop for a PPI, complete with engine read-out. Do not buy a car without one. Also, have someone check it out with a paint meter to ensure it had no body damage.
My brother looked at 7-8 cars, PPI'ed 3 of them and failed 2 of the 3. Took some time and travel but he ended up with the "right" car at the end.
From your list, I would stay away from the red one, the other 2 are worth a look i think.
Then when you think you found the right car, take it to a reputable shop for a PPI, complete with engine read-out. Do not buy a car without one. Also, have someone check it out with a paint meter to ensure it had no body damage.
My brother looked at 7-8 cars, PPI'ed 3 of them and failed 2 of the 3. Took some time and travel but he ended up with the "right" car at the end.
From your list, I would stay away from the red one, the other 2 are worth a look i think.
Danny
02-15-2015 | 01:53 PM
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the car at Donway ford has the wrong wheels and body panels don't match fit properly. Seigel has great cars but usually overpriced. Not sure why Stan doesn;t like the red one...spoke to them on the phone and it sounds like a good car and good price and like the red personally. Also pass on the yellow one in Kitchener on autotrader, I did a ppi on it.