new potential 996 TT owner
#1
05-24-2008, 09:11 AM
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new potential 996 TT owner
Hi all,
need some help in deciding for my first 911, I have a 2005 Cayenne S which works great especially hauling family and stuff & a great NE winter car, now it's my time to have some real fun, so I've been looking @ a 2001 996 TT with 51k miles, CPO'd, serviced in the same dealer from day one, all major systems have checked out, asking price is $57.8k,
http://inskip.porschedealer.com/preo...ntoryid=392351
Arctic silver
6 speed manual
CDR220
xenon lights
drove the car feels right, I am also looking at a 2002 C4S with 38k miles for $46.5 k, big question is on a daily drive what is the advantage of extra 100 hp or any major advantages of buying the TT vs C4S.
I am not a pro driver and never been to a race track but intend to drive the car as a DD & as much as I can, weather permitting.
What is a fair price for this car? which one would you buy?
thanks in advance,
SA
need some help in deciding for my first 911, I have a 2005 Cayenne S which works great especially hauling family and stuff & a great NE winter car, now it's my time to have some real fun, so I've been looking @ a 2001 996 TT with 51k miles, CPO'd, serviced in the same dealer from day one, all major systems have checked out, asking price is $57.8k,
http://inskip.porschedealer.com/preo...ntoryid=392351
Arctic silver
6 speed manual
CDR220
xenon lights
drove the car feels right, I am also looking at a 2002 C4S with 38k miles for $46.5 k, big question is on a daily drive what is the advantage of extra 100 hp or any major advantages of buying the TT vs C4S.
I am not a pro driver and never been to a race track but intend to drive the car as a DD & as much as I can, weather permitting.
What is a fair price for this car? which one would you buy?
thanks in advance,
SA
#3
05-24-2008, 09:17 AM
TT for sure....but that asking price is high. You can do much better than that price with 51k miles. I was looking at an 02, 21k, CPO same car basically...in the NYC area for 62...and that was before negotiating.
#5
05-24-2008, 09:31 AM
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#11
05-24-2008, 01:48 PM
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Had a 997C2S for a bit and once I felt the hp on my rear while driving a TT I quickly traded the car in for 2 TT's on coupe and one cab. My coupe is a fantastic DD, the cab is mostly a weekender. Don't make the same mistake I made TT all the way! You won't regret it. GL!
#12
05-24-2008, 01:59 PM
Have you done alot of research here on MY differences? 2001 has no glove box, some other stuff different as I recall...
The price has the P dealer tax well and fully added in. Sounds like you put a lot of faith in the aura of 'the Porsche dealer can do no wrong'. If you think they are anything more than another car dealer selling a used car, look out. Why would you trust them to tell you "all major systems check out"?? There are stories on here of major transmission issues in used cars- cars with CPOs- where the dealer doesn't catch it and then PNCA won't pay for repairs claiming it was abused. Doesn't matter that it wasn't YOU who abused it. You might also figure out what a CPO really gets you. Essentially it is a 'limited major medical' that serves to keep you coming to the Porsche Dealer's Service Department, where you can be bent over for all maintenance and stuff that magically 'sorry, isn't covered by the cpo'.
So, have a qualified expert inspect any car you but, no matter who you buy it from.
As to the TT versus ..everything else: if after driving both you can't tell, save the money buy the C4S.
A
The price has the P dealer tax well and fully added in. Sounds like you put a lot of faith in the aura of 'the Porsche dealer can do no wrong'. If you think they are anything more than another car dealer selling a used car, look out. Why would you trust them to tell you "all major systems check out"?? There are stories on here of major transmission issues in used cars- cars with CPOs- where the dealer doesn't catch it and then PNCA won't pay for repairs claiming it was abused. Doesn't matter that it wasn't YOU who abused it. You might also figure out what a CPO really gets you. Essentially it is a 'limited major medical' that serves to keep you coming to the Porsche Dealer's Service Department, where you can be bent over for all maintenance and stuff that magically 'sorry, isn't covered by the cpo'.
So, have a qualified expert inspect any car you but, no matter who you buy it from.
As to the TT versus ..everything else: if after driving both you can't tell, save the money buy the C4S.
A
#13
05-24-2008, 02:22 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: new england
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Rep Power: 0 Have you done alot of research here on MY differences? 2001 has no glove box, some other stuff different as I recall...
The price has the P dealer tax well and fully added in. Sounds like you put a lot of faith in the aura of 'the Porsche dealer can do no wrong'. If you think they are anything more than another car dealer selling a used car, look out. Why would you trust them to tell you "all major systems check out"?? There are stories on here of major transmission issues in used cars- cars with CPOs- where the dealer doesn't catch it and then PNCA won't pay for repairs claiming it was abused. Doesn't matter that it wasn't YOU who abused it. You might also figure out what a CPO really gets you. Essentially it is a 'limited major medical' that serves to keep you coming to the Porsche Dealer's Service Department, where you can be bent over for all maintenance and stuff that magically 'sorry, isn't covered by the cpo'.
So, have a qualified expert inspect any car you but, no matter who you buy it from.
As to the TT versus ..everything else: if after driving both you can't tell, save the money buy the C4S.
A
The price has the P dealer tax well and fully added in. Sounds like you put a lot of faith in the aura of 'the Porsche dealer can do no wrong'. If you think they are anything more than another car dealer selling a used car, look out. Why would you trust them to tell you "all major systems check out"?? There are stories on here of major transmission issues in used cars- cars with CPOs- where the dealer doesn't catch it and then PNCA won't pay for repairs claiming it was abused. Doesn't matter that it wasn't YOU who abused it. You might also figure out what a CPO really gets you. Essentially it is a 'limited major medical' that serves to keep you coming to the Porsche Dealer's Service Department, where you can be bent over for all maintenance and stuff that magically 'sorry, isn't covered by the cpo'.
So, have a qualified expert inspect any car you but, no matter who you buy it from.
As to the TT versus ..everything else: if after driving both you can't tell, save the money buy the C4S.
A
As far as driving difference I think unless you are completely stripped from your senses, one can tell the difference of 100 hp, I think my question was any major difference before the Turbo kicks in during a daily drive with good cops watching.
This will be my first 911 and just want to choose the right car. I re drove the C4S today and I should say it does have a great ride and great sound.
I will try to drive the TT again on Monday.
Thanks.
#14
05-24-2008, 02:48 PM
Hi.. Last August I purchased a 03' TT 6spd with 68k red on black/red stitching for 55k. The car needed rotors and pads And then rods after I put GT30s on her!!!!! Here to assist you, Tim
#15
05-24-2008, 03:31 PM
I agree anyone can sell you a bad car. Actually, I did have access to all the service records, also through another local rennlist member, I was introduced to the expert service tech. who personally drove the car and answered questions including "any type II over-revs", 2nd gear popping out, steering wheel reservoir leaks, RMS issues....etc, all checked out fine and documented in an email sent to me.
I believe there are enough times to experience the thrust of the TT even staying reasonably legal on a normal daily commute. As to the comparison of a TT to a C$S if you stay unboosted, I cannot say.
