Im looking at a 99 996 911 silver w/blk with 56k miles its auto/tip. Is there anything that i would need to worry about with a tiptronic? I really want 6spd but if i can get the car for the number i want i might just deal with it. What do you guys think and what are your experiences?

Auto VS. TIP


Thanks in advance!

 

How much are you spending? Maybe you can get what you want......

-Eli

 

I would prefer lower miles like around 30-40k and $35k max and aero kit if possible and only silver unless its a good deal and decent color. Ive been hunting on auto trader, cars.com for the past year and i actually bought one and there was something wrong with it and the dealer didnt want to sell it or warranty it so the sale fell threw ill post a pic of it. This particular 996 i would try and get it at $28999 w/56k miles.

 

nice deal... tip would be something different, Get inspected if its a green light, I would go for it!!! Good luck.

 

That picture is the one i previously purchased that didnt go through. Heres a picture of the one im lookin at currently. Its acutally a 2000 w/56k

 

Here's on to consider if you must have that gear box. . . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...QQcmdZViewItem

-Eli

 

ya ive seen that one a couple times on ebay and autotrader. it has too high of mileage for me i want at least below 60k. But thanks for suggesting that one.

Thanks if you see anything else in the northeast area let me know!

 

I would hold out for the 6spd. You'll be a lot more happy with it. There is a reason they don't call this site auto-speedonline or tiptroniconline! :-)

 

Sure no problem,

But maybe if you want one already "hooked-up" and you like black. . . .

-Eli

 

Sure let me see some pics!

 

I guess it depends on what you want to do wit the car? If you plan on tracking it or driving it aggressively I would say the 6speed is the only way to go. If you do a lot of city driving and just using it as a commuter car and will be stuck in stop and go traffic then the tip might be a good fit for you.

I would say if you really want a 6speed hold out. Where are you located? I got my car through a guy who goes to the auctions for you and will search for the specific model, options and mileage you are looking for. He charges a flat fee over the auction price. If you are interested PM me and ill give you his contact info.

 

Not sure I'm ready to sell but I guess it might be something to consider if I can upgrade to a GT3. . . .

Here's an old shot, I changed the seats and the interior has some work completed. . .

-Eli

 

thats a hot lookin car! how much would you want for it if you decided to sell?

 

I feel I must defend the tips here. Believe it or not, I have found the tips to be better suited to track driving than street driving. The Porsche tiptronic is the smartset manumatic I have ever driven. Pop it into manual mode and the car shifts faster than most any driver. I continually beat turbos coming out of the apex's. I realize Tiptronic is not DSG, but there is a reason manual clutches are slowly being phased out by Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche etc.

 

you can buy mine for $37K , it has 63K miles but porsche certified..till 2007 100Kmiles..sorry i pass 3K miles on your requirements.LOL
no mods though