I found a turbo and put a deposit on it.
 

So I found a turbo and put a deposit on it. The car has had one owner and has 9k miles. I think I got a great deal. The color is not my favorite, but I thought this was a gem so snatched it up. The combo is meridian metalic and natural brown leather. I will be selling my boxster to my brother in laws brother for a steal as I need to get rid of it to stay within my spouse approved budget. The car appears to have been maintained well, with annual oil changes going back to 2008, don't have anything before that.

I was also looking at a 50k mile car for 5k less than the meridian car. The color on the 50k car was my favorite midnight blue/grey, but prefer 9k miles over 50k.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/27/amyha6y4.jpg

Each to his own on color, but I think its beautiful. Congrats and enjoy! :cheers:

THAT is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Congrats......:cheers:

Can't wait to hear your driving impressions.

Nice turbo!!!! Perfect way to buy it with low miles and majority of the depreciation paid for by the prior owners. I am picky about colors but 9k vs 50k is a no brainer. It's a new car! I driven a few and the power is intoxicating. Enjoy.

I'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from Dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

1500miles is a full day of driving if you can average 100mph... 1000miles is a long day.

I just had my wife's Fiat Abart shipped from Dallas to Md for $575 they did it in 1 day. picked it up on a Tuesday and delivered the next day at 4:30PM on a car carrier but uncovered. Why do you care if it's covered as long as its secure and insured?

very nice, congrats & enjoy the turbos!!!! color combo is very elegant!!!

Shadrach,

What transport company did you use? Any damage on the car?

Yea I like the color, can't wait to see it in person.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Another No brainer
 

Road Trip!

Road trip like that would be huge fun. Bring a radar detector to help with avoiding tickets and something to protect the front clip for stone chips.

I am about half way if you need a place to lay over going or coming we have a spare bedroom you are welcome to. 828 385 3100

I have done the "Fly in, drive home" thing a few times, it was worth it every single time. Every trip still holds great memories and I very much look forward to hopefully do it again. Savoring the car for the first time for several hours by yourself is heaven on earth. I truly envy you.........:cheers:

Congrats on the find! I look forward to seeing more photos once it has arrived at its new home.

Wow, what a nice ride!
I've had my boxster for just about a year and have gotten the same 911 bug. The icing on the cake may have been the 50 years of the 911 book my wife bought me for Christmas....if she had only bought me the car instead!

Enjoy and congrats.

Beautiful car! Check what tires are on it before deciding how to get it home. If it's got sticky summer tires, you're going to have to buy new tires and/or wheels before you drive it back. And then figure out how to get the summer set home -- I'm not sure they'll fit in the back "seat".

In a next-to new turbo! I'm jealous... trying to figure out what the issue is!

drive it.


/

Looks like a blast! Color is not bad at all- trust me, the meridian metallic would look clean the longest because it is silverish in color.

Sweet ride, congrats- great Christmas gift to bring in the new year!

9K vs 50K miles, no contest, congrats, great looking car! I am in the DFW area so if you need anything, let me know:cheers:

Awesome looking car, congrats!

Thats Nice Porshe.

Drive and make your purchase an adventure worth remembering.

Road trips are always fun if you give yourself enough time to enjoy the drive.

In that many miles I'm sure you will find some great worthy roads to start you on the right path.

Besides that, when will you next get to drive it in NJ winter?

Great find! You will enjoy the power as it corrupts.
Van

I drove a 996 turbo a few weeks ago and the first thing that came to my mind is "I would kill myself having a car like that". It's brutal and stupid fast.

If you use it with extreme caution and responsibly, you should have a blast mate

Congrats!

Wow that's a new car. When it comes to porshes, there really isnt a bad color, from the factory that is. Come on down to Dallas and drive it home. Wait......I can drive it up there for if you like?

No brainer: ROAD TRIP!!! Take a few days and the longest route possible home, you will thank yourself. Life is too short not to fill it with great experiences. Do it!

You will likely need snow tires sooner or later if you drive it. Obviously if you have it shipped not so. Probably more economical to ship it but for fun for the $$$ driving it would win out.

I just bought 2 Pirelli Winter sottozero to replace the old Blizzaks on the rear. The front are still Blizzaks. What a difference these tires make. Not so much breakaway on my 2001 Box base now. More stable. I don't think all season radials would cut it in significant snow for you once you get further north.

Enjoy your new ride. Looks like a great car....:)

9K mile car? I would NOT road trip it home. You'll do more paint damage in a couple of days than the previous owner managed in 10 years. I would look into get the front end clear bra covered down there, maybe the prices are cheaper than up here where everything is a ripoff.

The color combo seems appropriate for a grand touring Porsche. Civilized and elegant. Some nice wheels should give a more updated feel. I'd go BBS mesh, the wider fenders really shine with that wheel while still looking fairly stock with a bit of a motorsport edge.

Snow tires or even all season tires are hard to find for a 996 TT

Turned out the car has a small leak in the chain housing gasket or somewhere else in the motor. My mechanic estimates it'll cost 3-4k to track down and fix, the spoiler is leaking hydraulic fluid and the tabs that hold a tail light are cracked. I will be turning it down.

I was thinking of disregarding the issues as the car is practically new , but it'll cost me 6k to repair all these items and my practical side says why pay 45k to buy a car that leaks oil and needs 6k of repairs.

Sorry to hear that this one didn't work out. I guess the old adage "If it seems too good to be true" applies here. It makes me wonder if these issues were a result of abuse, neglect or just inactivity (causing seals to dry out, etc.). Things happen for a reason. I am sure you will find the right car. Just be patient.

There will be others. Gotta keep in mind, your target model is a decade or more old, it will most likely need some form of attention......:cheers:

And meanwhile you are without your 986. I'm sorry for your luck, you will find another.

What year is this car ?

Its an 01. I realize its old and would have been ok with everything but the leak.

Nice car. One owner and low miles. Good thing you did a PPI and Kevin on Rennlist gave you good guidance. Offer them $39 for the car, and sit back and watch. Ship the car, you don't want salt and winter hazards.

I personally am not that familiar with 996 TT cars, I would guess there is a fair amount of crap / turbo related plumbing to remove to get to the chain or valve cover gaskets. It would prove interesting to hear what JFP in PA thinks of these cars and their potential issues, his opinion is the one I would seek out if in the market.

Wish I was in the market for a TT -- too many toys.

Can you use the report to get leverage on price?

I haven't dealt with the TT engines -- but seems awfully high a price quote for
a gasket replacement on the chain housing (assuming its similar to other air cooled engines.

thanks,

Mike

Engine out service. That's about +++$2,000 right there.