'99-'01 vs. '02 996?!?!
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'99-'01 vs. '02 996?!?!
Hey guys,
Im new to this forum but have been reading your very helpful advice for a while and am at a tough decision (I apologize in advance if this is a repeat question):
1) I am looking to buy my first porsche 911 with $25k - $30k to spend...looking to acquire one with approx. 50k - 60k miles on it...
2) Due to the RMS problems, slight fear of the dreaded but supposedly rare intermediate shaft failure and other common issues...I cant decide which year would be better buy for money...from what I understand (which is limited cuz Im a newb to porsche), the 3.6L seems to be a better designed and more reliable engine than the 3.4L...but the '02+ is approx. $4k to $5k more than the '99-'01 models...in your honest opinion, do you think it is really worth the extra money to get the '02 or should I just try and get a 3.4L the cheapest (but in good shape, runs well, etc.) I can because problems, repairs and maintence are still going to be bend me over
regardless lol
3) Also, I downloaded the service manual from www.cannell.co.uk/manuals.htm but I think this is for the 3.4L if I am correct? How similar (or dissimilar, rather) are the manuals between the 3.4L and 3.6L and would this manual even help at all if I were to get an 02+?
Advice is much appreciated!! Thanks guys!!
Im new to this forum but have been reading your very helpful advice for a while and am at a tough decision (I apologize in advance if this is a repeat question):
1) I am looking to buy my first porsche 911 with $25k - $30k to spend...looking to acquire one with approx. 50k - 60k miles on it...
2) Due to the RMS problems, slight fear of the dreaded but supposedly rare intermediate shaft failure and other common issues...I cant decide which year would be better buy for money...from what I understand (which is limited cuz Im a newb to porsche), the 3.6L seems to be a better designed and more reliable engine than the 3.4L...but the '02+ is approx. $4k to $5k more than the '99-'01 models...in your honest opinion, do you think it is really worth the extra money to get the '02 or should I just try and get a 3.4L the cheapest (but in good shape, runs well, etc.) I can because problems, repairs and maintence are still going to be bend me over
regardless lol3) Also, I downloaded the service manual from www.cannell.co.uk/manuals.htm but I think this is for the 3.4L if I am correct? How similar (or dissimilar, rather) are the manuals between the 3.4L and 3.6L and would this manual even help at all if I were to get an 02+?
Advice is much appreciated!! Thanks guys!!
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Awesome...looks like I will probably go with an '02 then...
Is the service manuals still sufficient for troubleshooting and repair? Or is there a better service manual out there for the '02?!
Is the service manuals still sufficient for troubleshooting and repair? Or is there a better service manual out there for the '02?!
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Wanna link to that? They have an 02 cab for about $2k more than that, and their 04 c4s is ~$49k
edit: nvm i was thinking of the one at the paul miller porsche dealership
edit: nvm i was thinking of the one at the paul miller porsche dealership
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were you able to find it?
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