RUF 997 TT conversions
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Well, to play devil's advocate, I do have to mention 2 things. Yes RUF upgrades are very pricey, but you do get warranty coverage by them...2 years I think. In addition, when it comes time to sell you car, most RUF modified conversions retain some value...GIAC/EVOMS, etc. mods rarely bring back $$, more importantly, they may drop the value of the car.
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Well, to play devil's advocate, I do have to mention 2 things. Yes RUF upgrades are very pricey, but you do get warranty coverage by them...2 years I think. In addition, when it comes time to sell you car, most RUF modified conversions retain some value...GIAC/EVOMS, etc. mods rarely bring back $$, more importantly, they may drop the value of the car.
997TT WITH RUF CONVERSION VS RT12
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Personally I would rather buy a used car modded by RUF rather than a car modded by other tuners. The name RUF is synonymous with Porsche. When I think of RUF I think of AMG or BMW M division.
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You're right - I have a year old price list and the base RT12, 3.8l, 2WD, 6 speed for the US was 233K euro - at 1.4 that's $326K - then add some options and you're probably north of $375K...and that's assuming the October 2006 pricelist hasn't changed.
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The 650 kit is the same engine that goes in the RT12, its alot more than turbochargers, exhaust, and ECU.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
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The 650 kit is the same engine that goes in the RT12, its alot more than turbochargers, exhaust, and ECU.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
What does a complete crate TT motor cost from Porsche?? Just to put it in perspective.
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The 650 kit is the same engine that goes in the RT12, its alot more than turbochargers, exhaust, and ECU.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
The 650 kit is essentially a complete engine rebuild that gets new cylinder sleaves so you have a 3.8 ltr motor, in addition to titanium connecting rods, and cams to name a few.
Somehow getting an RT12 in a 997tt body does make the price more palatable
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My guess is that 100k (old dollars) is not worth the same anymore
The Dollar is down the drain compared to the Euro, I guess that is the explanation for the 25% jump
Looks like RUF does not subsidize like Porsche does
Mike
The Dollar is down the drain compared to the Euro, I guess that is the explanation for the 25% jump
Looks like RUF does not subsidize like Porsche does
Mike
