I found a car locally im interested in buying.However I just noticed it has carbon ceramic brakes! I work with Lambos here and there so I know CCB means $$$ when replacing anything.

Is this the case or more like - how bad is the damage on these cars brakes? And how often are rotors/pads lasting?

Here is the car.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...iedOnly=false&

"" 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo with RUF R-Turbo Package plus other modifications to total nearly 600hp! The car is pristine and looks amazing inside and out. The performance is breath-taking, and the Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes are incredible for stopping power. The PCCB brakes also put off nearly no brake dust, so the wheels look clean all the time. The paint is immaculate, no dings, scratches or dents anywhere. Interior is pristine as wellno rips, scratches, tears or wear on the leather. The wheels are flawless too, with no scratches or curb rash whatsoever. Options and Modifications Originally a RUF R550 Package Guards Red Exterior Black Leather Interior Porsche Crests in Headrests Carbon shifter Carbon brake handle Aluminum door entry guards Heated power memory seats CD changer K16 Billet Upgraded Turbos from 911 Tuning 5 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator BMC Filter Forged Motorsport Diverter Valves Promotive ECU Upgrade with Softronic Cable BBI Catless Exhaust Clutch Masters Stage 3 Clutch Evolution Motorsports GT2 Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder Conversion Clutch Masters Lightweight Flywheel Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes 996 Lower Strut Brace Clear Bra on Front Bumper, Partial Fenders and Partial Hood RUF 4 pedal set (gas, brake, clutch & foot rest) H&R springs 996 Short Shift Kit RUF 19 Wheels with New Tires Matching red center console Philips LED Daytime Running Lights Hardwired for Valentine One Radar ""

 

Did a little searching and found what seems to be the same car,sold on here back in 2011 for $50k!

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tine-pccb.html

 

beautiful car and nicely sorted it seems. even with the dlr's lol. but how did it go up in value $5480.00 from the last sale?! it didn;t i would guess and you're right to be concerned about the pccb's. i wouldn't want to have to replace rotors ack. for a street car they're certainly not needed. gl if you grab it. it is a ruf packaged car so thats badass. only thing i see missing is sport seats with painted backs. oh well lol.

negotiate it down and GL!

 

Is this a real Ruf Rturbo? Do you know the pedigree? Where and when (mileage) was the conversion done?

 

IMO this company is not one to do business with, my car was disassembled there, sat for years and then they attempted to get money out of me through lawyers. which didn't work and ended up costing them more. i would never buy anything from them.

 

Doesn't look like a 'real Ruf' to me. Which honestly, I don't even really value anyway. There are better parts combos out there -- especially for the price. If it doesnt have an integrated roll cage, Ruf bodywork, and a Ruf VIN, I'd ignore what sticker is on the back.

Besides:
Proto ECU,
Markski k16 billets 5bar
BBI exhaust?

Maybe it was a Ruf car that was upgraded later. I would treat it as a modded 996TT. It has some nice parts on it!

 

You'd think that having a proper Ruf treatment would be "enough" and further significant mods would sort of detract a bit. The pedigree would be interesting. Ruf badge, pedals, and floor mats do not a Ruf make.

 

i thought the "ruf package" was an approximation of an actual "ruf turbor" with similar components and without the ruf provenance eg badging/paper whatever etc.

it does say "ruf package" suggesting a difference.

 

A real Ruf will have a Ruf vin. This "overpriced" (in my opinion) example has some nice Ruf stuff that will add value to someone will to pay dearly for it. The carbon brakes are the undesirable first gen. Most that have them end up putting iron rotors on and compatible pads. I've heard the PCCBs can be squeaky on the street. Dustless is right and they were something to get excited about when they first became available, but now many view them as a liability rather than an asset.

 

Thanks for all your insight guys.I decided to pass on this car and went onto my 2nd choice.It is not a turbo but its a 2007 Carrera with a array of nice parts.Hope to get it by the end of the week.