Would anyone consider purchasing a non-CPO 991.1TT? I have been looking for a little while but can't seem to find a black or atlas grey manual CPO car for a reasonable price.

 

Here’s my 2 cents on your question. I don’t think you have to buy a car solely based on CPO… I wouldn’t buy any Porsche without having an inspection performed from a Porsche dealer though. This typically runs 2-3 hundred and is very similar to what they perform when considering CPO. Keep in mind they typically won’t CPO a vehicle with aftermarket parts such as exhaust, ecu, suspension, etc…You’ll read on this forum how rock solid these vehicles are, and they truly are when maintained properly, but they are still vehicles that can have minor issues along the way. A minor issue in this vehicle is much more than your standard vehicle, which is why I purchased an extended 4yr warranty at the dealer after my factory 4yr warranty expired. It’s piece of mind for me and I knew I would purchase it when I originally bought the vehicle. The key is to purchase the warranty before the factory warranty expires, as it is much less. If you don’t find a CPO look for one that is still under factory warranty and go price an extended warranty after that. The Porsche dealers I have dealt with (AZ & TX) have always been great when needing warranty work regardless if I purchased the vehicle from them. I purchased my extended warranty from the Porsche dealer and I’m confident, if needed, the level of service would remain the same.

 

if you plan on keeping the car 4 years or longer after you purchase it then it makes sense to go for a cpo. you can also buy any turbo from a dealer and have them cpo it for you

 

All a CPO requires is that the vehicle is restored to its original status, including original wheels, exhaust, etc, and that these are functioning within normal limits. For example, CPO does not require any detailed analysis of the engine or drivetrain.

A better bet would be to have a thorough PPI done either at a reputable dealer, or independent shop that you trust. Be careful if you are buying at a distance - you do not want that local dealer to do a PPI, as their local, loyal, longstanding customer may be the origin of the car for sale.

 

I purchased a non-CPO'd 2007 TT from another member on 6speed. We communicated mostly via email, I got a PPI, flew out to meet him and see the car, put my own eyes on it and took it for a drive. Done deal.
If you plan on doing some power modifications on the car, I don't see much utility in getting the CPO. If you plan on staying bone stock (which I have managed to do for the last year and half), then CPO may be worth it to you.

 

+1 ^^

Now that's what I call total self-control!

 

It's actually a condition known as cheapskateness

 

I wouldn't worry too much about a CPO if you can get a good PPI and there is still a factory warranty. The Metzger dry sump is a very solid engine. On the other hand I wouldn't touch a wet sump motor without one.

 

Both of my Porsche vehicles are out of warranty. I am not worried whatsoever about the 997 in terms of reliability. The Cayenne did blow a plastic line in the intake manifold which cost me $2000 to repair but that is about it for out-of-pocket warranty stuff so far. I was told it was probably the most expensive "common" issue the Cayennes have. The aftermarket warranty on the Cayenne was anywhere from $4500-6500 for four years. Short of blowing the engine I just couldn't see the value in it.

I do wish Porsche offered an extended warranty on horns though. My Cayenne has gone through 3 (two low tone and one high tone) and my 911 is missing the low tone horn. I'm told it's because the horns get wet and they go. Doesn't it rain in Germany?

 

It rains an aweful lot down there! It's just due to the fact that all Germans obey the road rules perfectly, so there is no need to use the horn . So they wouldn't even realise if it's broken...

 

Are you looking for a coupe or cab?