New member here at 6 Speed, thanks for a great forum.

I'm considering a few options in the "supercar" category, after spending many years acquiring, tuning and mostly modifying American V-8 muscle cars.

I have been looking hard at the 08/09 Porsche TT's, mainly because there are some killer deals out there right now (thanks, US economy) and the car seems to be pretty bulletproof.

As a guy who can build engines, do my own maintenence, change clutches, etc the idea of the Porsche starts to nosedive when I start reading numerous forum posts where 99% of the owners pay huge money for spark plug changes and clutch changes. Don't misunderstand me..this for me is NOT a money issue, its the simple joy I get from turning my own wrenches.

And due to that, I have included the ZR-1 and possibly the Nissan GTR on my short list.

The GTR is there simply because my buddy has one, and he has already removed the turbos to have them upgraded, etc. The engine bay is fairly accessible, and the aftermarket for DIY'ers is springing up left and right. The ZR-1..well besides what you get for the money, its still a basic American V-8 that anyone can work on. Oil changes, clutch, plugs..etc. Of course, everyone knows the aftermarket choices for this car. Its huge.

So, I guess my basic question is...how easy is it to work on these 911's yourself?? Does getting into the aftermarket stuff require dealership support?

 

What answer other than the Porsche do you think you're going to get on a Porsche forum?

 

I'm not asking "which" car..I'm asking if the Porsche is a DIY car, or will I need dealer/aftermarket specialty support for anything other than the simplest things?

 

Read this thread...

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...sche-911s.html

...and compare the oil change section versus the spark plug section versus the AWE700 installation section. It will give you a good idea of what is involved with DIY'ing your own car. Some things are very very easy. Some things not so.

- bob

 

One reason why I don't do to much DIY on my P-car is due to the fear of breaking something that would cost more than having someone do the original work. I think out of the 3 cars you listed the P would be the hardest of the DIY'er, but its also the overall best car/priciest

 

I think the Chevy is still a Chevy like mentioned and is far easier than the other two..

Question you need to ask yourself is if whether or not you enjoy a challenge and are willing to afford the mistakes and maintenance.

 

Perhaps I should start another thread but how would the "driving experience" compare to a F430 Ferrari? I drive a '07 TT with 6 speed daily but have been playing with the idea of switching cars - nothing wrong with the Porsche (perhaps a little soft but otherwise, a great car to drive).

 

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