Is $54K High for a 2002 996TT?
#47
I couldn't find a low mileage nice car with good options for under $60,000 so i decided to look for a 997 TT instead
Look around as 997 TT with mid 20K milkes can be had for mid 70's so heck why spent 55 + 10 for mods for a 996 TT when you can have an 07 TT for 75.
I was dead set on finding a 996 TT until i test drove an 08 997 TT There's literally no comparison between the two cars.
Look around as 997 TT with mid 20K milkes can be had for mid 70's so heck why spent 55 + 10 for mods for a 996 TT when you can have an 07 TT for 75.
I was dead set on finding a 996 TT until i test drove an 08 997 TT There's literally no comparison between the two cars.
#48
Well as you know i went out and test drove a 996 TT and though the seating position was fine but some how i just wasn't convinced.
I was still going for a 996 until i test drove a 997 TT locally here in Louisville.
Here is what i thought were the convincing points:
Exterior styling:
997 TT seems wider and sits lower than a 996 TT.
Interior:
997 TT has mostly leather interior with bit wider seats and has more shoulder room for the driver and the passenger. 996 TT feels quite a bit narrow as compare to the 997.
Driving:
Stock 997 TT felt lot more smoother and powerful than a stock 996 TT. I mean it's hard to explain but it felt like a complete car.
Yes i would still have to lower the car and get the exhaust and the tune but for me if it was a 996 TT than it had to be a TTS with all leather interior and i can not find a TTS under $70,000
Don't get me wrong,996 TT are still tempting as they are great cars and can be had for good value. However knowing myself, i will be selling the 996 in a year or two and upgrading to 997 so why not just go for it now
If you get a chance go and test drive one yourself and you will know what i am talking about.
#49
I just purchased from a non-Porsche dealer, a single-owner '01 Seal Gray (holla!) Tip w/ 26k for $41.5k. All service records. New tires and brakes. Not too much done to it (painted rear console, body color guages, CD changer, "hi-fi" audio system (yeah, riiiiight)). Had to replace spoiler hydraulics ($750) and driver window regulator ($400). So call it ~$42.5k for a pristine sample. PPI done at my Porsche mechanic and came back flawless. I had to have a Tip (traffic/wife) and not many out there in pristine shape/low miles. Definitely would have liked to pay closer to $41k all-in, but feel I got a good enough deal to walk away happy.
As for the comment about the 996 vs. 997, would I enjoy a 997TT? Sure. But I didn't have an extra $40k lying around for a similar mile/condition 997.1 that is also out (or about to be out) of warranty. Pretty much a no-brainer for me.
As for the comment about the 996 vs. 997, would I enjoy a 997TT? Sure. But I didn't have an extra $40k lying around for a similar mile/condition 997.1 that is also out (or about to be out) of warranty. Pretty much a no-brainer for me.
#50
I just purchased from a non-Porsche dealer, a single-owner '01 Seal Gray (holla!) Tip w/ 26k for $41.5k. All service records. New tires and brakes. Not too much done to it (painted rear console, body color guages, CD changer, "hi-fi" audio system (yeah, riiiiight)). Had to replace spoiler hydraulics ($750) and driver window regulator ($400). So call it ~$42.5k for a pristine sample. PPI done at my Porsche mechanic and came back flawless. I had to have a Tip (traffic/wife) and not many out there in pristine shape/low miles. Definitely would have liked to pay closer to $41k all-in, but feel I got a good enough deal to walk away happy.
As for the comment about the 996 vs. 997, would I enjoy a 997TT? Sure. But I didn't have an extra $40k lying around for a similar mile/condition 997.1 that is also out (or about to be out) of warranty. Pretty much a no-brainer for me.
As for the comment about the 996 vs. 997, would I enjoy a 997TT? Sure. But I didn't have an extra $40k lying around for a similar mile/condition 997.1 that is also out (or about to be out) of warranty. Pretty much a no-brainer for me.
#51
proving the point that pricing on our cars is all over the place, i've found a well cared for and nicely ( cargraphic mostly ) modded 03 for 42k from a fellow sixspeeder, which i'll be getting this weekend. so my insurance co pays me off at a value of 58k! for my 02 and i find an 03 at fair market value for 42k. go figure!
in loving memory of my 02 x50 i shall keep my screen name.
in loving memory of my 02 x50 i shall keep my screen name.
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