Looking at this one. I'm thinking mid 50s is where this will land.

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

Judging by the bumperettes this is a really early 2001. For the PPI and the test drive I'm watching for the 2nd gear popping issue so I'll decelerate in 2nd. Looking for leaks. According to the dealership it's got a chip and SSK. Not sure about an aftermarket exhaust but certainly the tips.

Am I missing anything?

 

Car also has an upgraded suspension. Be sure to check for type II over revs.

BTW Get rid of all the armor all on the interior LOL

Good luck

 

Yeah. It's got lowering springs and those fugly wheels. Thanks for reminding me the dash is warping which is a HUGE mark against it. It will probably only get worse and cost a fortune to repair/replace.

 

I'd be asking why it only had 275 section rear tyres, my guess is its got NB wheels fitted with big spacers. I also think it's fully priced at $51K.

 

Holy cow! I didn't even catch that. Thanks! And you think it's worth less than 51k?

 

Okay the dash would kill me!!! Everyone who gets in that car is going to say "what's going on here?" I'd keep looking doesnt seem like this is the car IMO.

 

I love the color combo. If I can get them to come off for the dash and the wheels (if the PPI goes well) then I may just bite. Tomorrow I'll drive it to see if it really moves me.

 

There are many 996tt's on the market, many without issues. The build date is 08/00, so as you said it's an early '01. The large leather bubble on the dash and the 275 size tires on the rears (plus, are they some off-brand, I don't recognize the brand name?) are bad omens for this car. Houston is a big city, and there should be many cars out there. Don't settle for one that has known issues, even for a low price. The time, money and frustration you put into the car to "make it right" isn't worth the money saved up front. Good luck on you search.

 

ekyub -- If you're really serious about this car, use the OBC to display the boost level on the dash display and watch it during your test drive. Car dealers have been known to "misrepresent" options and features on their cars -- if the ECU has been flashed, you'll see over 0.7-0.8 bar sustained in the higher gears at higher RPMs. A quick look under the car will tell you if the exhaust is OEM or aftermarket. Ask for prior service records. I know you've probably already done this, but don't forget to run the CarFax (it doesn't tell everything, but you'll kick yourself if it does show somthing and you didn't check).

If this is one of the first 911 turbos you've driven, try to get past the "wow" factor of the power on boost and try to focus on the other factors of how the car drives, handles, brakes, steers, etc. Good luck, and have fun.

 

Alpha. Thanks for the words of advice. I'll remember to temper my enthusiasm. How did you discover the build date? What is the first month of 996TT builds?

 

Alpha, that is GREAT advice!

 

Can I get a ride if you pick this up?

Btw, how can you tell the dash is bubbling? I can't seem to see it in the pics

Edwin

 

ekyub -- The build date is on the black "sticker" with the VIN on the bottom of it -- 8th pic from the bottom on the eBay listing -- in the right upper corner (in small type). If the 996tt builds were anything like the 997tt build, the "launch date" would have been in late June 2000, so I would think the earliest build would be 06/00?

M32 (Edwin) -- You can see the front of the middle portion of the dash in the 13th pic from the bottom has a large bubble in it. Hard to see in the pic, but would jump right out at you in person. Looks like a sign of long-term direct sun exposure.

Let us know what you think of it after you do your test drive. I still remember the first time I went WOT in mine

 

Better car


https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=108295

 

Nice find for sure but I'd buy this before that one.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=105565