I am in the market for another used Porsche. I had an 01 Boxster S that I sold last year, and I am looking for a good used 911 - either a 996tt or a C4S. I am looking for some advice on this potential purchase.

I have been looking at two vehicles:
1) 01 996tt - 49K miles - Well maintained -no warranty - $57K
2) 03 C4S - 22K miles - CPO Warranty - being sold by dealer - $52K

I am going to test drive the C4S tomorrow (I haven't driven the 996tt (or any 996tt for that matter) yet). I am concerned with the C4S due to RMS issues with the motor. I had an RMS issue with my Boxster S. But I do find comfort in the CPO warranty (through end of 08), and the lower miles). However, I feel like I will love the 996tt better, even though it has more miles and NO warranty. Should I be so concerned about the warranty on the 996tt? For a $5K difference between the two my gut is telling me to buy the 996tt and buy an aftermarket warranty.

But I wanted to get some advice from you 996tt owners. Any input you can provide would be appreciated. I am also going to post this in the 911 forum for response by C4S owners.

Thanks in advance.

 

TT, no question

Christian

 

honestly, I've seen 01 996tt with less miles go for about the same price or maybe $2-3k more. Keep looking imo

Edwin

 

Please don't spam this across multiple areas.

 

996tt owners and C4S owners. I am sorry if this is considered spamming - as that is NOT the intent. Do you want me to remove the post on the 996 forum board?

 

drive a TT you will love it....feels like the c4s just with a boat load more power

 

TT, no brainer.

 

TT....No question, think of it like this , Its like a women, both with great asses, both horny as hell......however the girl that is the TT goes down....FASTER

 

No its fine to get both views, it would make sense...

This really is a no brainer - TT. I would also continue shopping, I got my 996TT 26k miles a few months ago for 59K. The car is so much faster and more fun than the c4s. Also, I would do a search those m96 blocks tend to have RMS issues and some catestrophic failure issues too. Either way they are both great vehicles.

 

TT. Try to get 550hp out of an NA car....better block. Often nicer interior options (full leather...). But, the newer car will have some newer electronics sometimes.


Me, only the TT. I am biased as heck, but I had a 993 c4...tt 996 is better by far.

 

TT... not only is it a much more powerful car, but also has alot more potential if you choose to mod it down the line.

 

I can see lingering between a TT and GT3, but not the C4S.

TT all the way....

 

TT, especially

 

TT, especialy after you have driven both. Boost is very addictive.

 

TT 4 sure...my dilema is 996tt vs 997S