buying a 2002 turbo

[eds964]

Guys - im interested in buying a 2002 tt with 10 k on it.

car is new and in great shape. I owned a 1994 911 na and want to know what to expect in terms of possibe issues that im not aware of

before i put my hard earned money down.

I know the maint requirements - this is fine - but is anyone having issues with their car ?

It will be used in nice weather only and two de events each year, thx E

Edited September 27, 2009 by Loren
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[Loren]

:welcome:

Your post title says 2003 996TT and your posting says 2002 996TT. Which are talking about?

What country/state/city would also help?

[eds964]

:welcome:

Your post title says 2003 996TT and your posting says 2002 996TT. Which are talking about?

What country/state/city would also help?

Loren - thx for the reply. I live in morris county nj - the car will be garaged during the winter.

It will be used for pleasure 4,000 a year. Sorry for the typo its a 2002 turbo

[eds964]

:welcome:

Your post title says 2003 996TT and your posting says 2002 996TT. Which are talking about?

What country/state/city would also help?

Loren - thx for the reply. I live in morris county nj - the car will be garaged during the winter.

It will be used for pleasure 4,000 a year. Sorry for the typo its a 2002 turbo

Some additional thoughts. Im told that this tt motor has issues in some cases with the secondary shaft.

Basically if this goes replace the motor - cost 40K.

I dont plan on motor upgrades or cpu upgrades down the road like i did on my 964.

maybe air intake and exhaust tops.

my plan - I do alot of the work on this car myself - brakes - oil and will drop the ic's and do plugs.

I'm just concerned the motor may be a unknown pissue. I have no warranty for powertrain.

I will have the car checked anyway prior to purchase.

Any idea on who provides warranty? thx Ed

[larez2]

...Some additional thoughts. Im told that this tt motor has issues in some cases with the secondary shaft.

Basically if this goes replace the motor - cost 40K...

...I'm just concerned the motor may be a unknown pissue. I have no warranty for powertrain.

I will have the car checked anyway prior to purchase.

Any idea on who provides warranty? thx Ed

Secondary shaft? never heard of that before on the 996 turbo. Some 996's and 997's too have intermediate shaft failures due to a failed intermediate shaft bearing. It is my understanding the 996 turbos do not have this particular engine issue because they are based on different bottom end. I don't have a TT but some guys in the local club do; for the most part they seem to be very robust engines, no major problems that I've heard of. $40k sounds right for MSRP, but recently I saw a brand new 996 turbo engine for sale Suncoast or Sunset for something like $20k. But even if you do have problems what makes you think you'd need a brand new engine, and not a rebuild or something.

Good Luck, TT's are sweet cars!

[Loren]

Yes, the intermediate shaft on few turbos have failed. Nothing close to the normally aspirated 996 and 986 cars.

As a matter of fact microscopic in comparison.

Check the hose on a car that old and be prepared to replace the water pump and clutch accumulator. Everything else should be standard maintenance.

Get a PPI on the car and if you can buy a warranty - no one rally know what a cars previous owner did right or wrong.

[White987S]

Eds964, I hope you are getting a great price on that 2002 Turbo. There are so many for sale, and really pushing prices down. That should be a sub $45K car. Probably more like $38-42K. Good luck with your search.

I too hear that the 996 Turbo motor is pretty robust.

[eds964]

Yes, the intermediate shaft on few turbos have failed. Nothing close to the normally aspirated 996 and 986 cars.

As a matter of fact microscopic in comparison.

Check the hose on a car that old and be prepared to replace the water pump and clutch accumulator. Everything else should be standard maintenance.

Get a PPI on the car and if you can buy a warranty - no one rally know what a cars previous owner did right or wrong.

Loren - thx what is the going repaire go for water pump and clutch accumulator?

Im a garage floor motor head. I did H&R suspension, plugs on my 964 and exhaust as well.

I wish i had a lift - im not a young guy but nothing like oil n my hands - and the statisfication of me doing it.

I stay away from trans and motor internals.

1. Can i do the r&r for water pump hose - any special gizmos to do this?

2. Can i do clutch accumulator - if the system is like my 964 presurized then its the bleeding is the same - My only issues is etting to it - if i have to drop a ton of parts it may ot make sense.

3. where do i get a shop manual i need to know this car inside out.

thx again for your help....

[eds964]

Eds964, I hope you are getting a great price on that 2002 Turbo. There are so many for sale, and really pushing prices down. That should be a sub $45K car. Probably more like $38-42K. Good luck with your search.

I too hear that the 996 Turbo motor is pretty robust.

White thx - 2002 tt cars with 10 k milage dont exist for less then 50k here in jersey.

If you know of one in show room condition , with documentation, 10 k and can pass paint thickness check and clean bill of health - please let me know..

where lucky the economy has depressed the pricing... in some cases..

I have driven owned 964 993 and soon this 996tt. imo i like the 993 tt style best by one point it so close - but way to much money.

imo the technology is way better in the 996. Some may say that it isnt a drivers car but when your not driven rolex every day by the time

your body senses your in trouble your in the wall. I do push my cars in the turns at the track and at high speed - technology keeps the car around for another

weekend.... lol

I do hate the water cooled heads and water period in a 911 cars but in 10 years it will not make a difference.

you will be hard pressed to find a 993tt - not to mention we may all be driving electric 911's in the future. im looking forward to a turbo electric..lol

thx E

[Loren]

All can be DIY projects.

The exhaust needs to come off to get to the water pump - but I would wait for the tailtell small leak first.

Clutch accumulator is not hard other than it is tough to get to. It is up high on the transmission so you need long arms or a lift to make it easier.

The clutch on a 996TT uses Pentosin and is a separate circuit from the brakes.

PM member Porschelibrarian - he can get manuals at a discount.

[White987S]

White thx - 2002 tt cars with 10 k milage dont exist for less then 50k here in jersey.

If you know of one in show room condition , with documentation, 10 k and can pass paint thickness check and clean bill of health - please let me know..

where lucky the economy has depressed the pricing... in some cases..

I understand. Thanks. If the asking price is $50K...you should be able to get that car for $45k. If you have already negotiated down to $50K and you found a great car, then good for you. You should be very happy.

[greenboxster]

PM member Porschelibrarian - he can get manuals at a discount.

+1 for Porschelibrarian!! I got my manuals from him yesterday and am much more comfortable heading into a plug/coil pack change (and cam solenoid brackets, if needed).

[eds964]

White thx - 2002 tt cars with 10 k milage dont exist for less then 50k here in jersey.

If you know of one in show room condition , with documentation, 10 k and can pass paint thickness check and clean bill of health - please let me know..

where lucky the economy has depressed the pricing... in some cases..

I understand. Thanks. If the asking price is $50K...you should be able to get that car for $45k. If you have already negotiated down to $50K and you found a great car, then good for you. You should be very happy.

Latest in my search... well i found a x50 for 54. I think this is a better way to go.... down the road it will have more value as well. Pick it up very soon..thx