Newbie about to buy a 996 -98...

[wretan]

Hi there!

Newbie at this forum but what a great place!

I´m about to buy a 996 from -98 and I have never owned a porsche before, what should i look for when i try it?
Is there any specials to look for?

It´s run for about 31k

Have read of many of you that had to changed engine after a couple of years, I get a little scared when I hear this...


Best regards
Wretan

[david911RSR]

You have not mentioned the details of the car, Spec, Colour, price etc

Make sure you get a PPI and an official Porsche warranty

[Fidgits]

Hi mate,

and welcome.

First point - Ignore the Horror Stories - no its not true they all need an engine after a few thousand miles.

Some have been known to let go, but this is a relative minority (regardless what the 'residual value pushing' 993 owners will try and tell you) of cars. It appears more because with the 996 Porsche made a fantastic car that sold more than any previous 911.


Things to look out for:
RMS leak - just a rubber seal, has been known to leak oil (they all do that, even the 993's), generally these get changed with the Clutch, so find out when that has last been done.

Header tank - in the engine bay, on the left, look for fluid spilt out underneath, could be cracked.

Thats about it for common faults, the key is 'Buy On Condition', dont get hung up on mileage or year, look to get a good one.

Before buying, arrange a OPC to do a 111 point check, this will find any faults, it will only cost about 150 quid, and once its done, you can buy an Extended Warranty for 900 quid.
Some people go for it, others bank the money and risk it - I bought a car with a warranty, its piece of mind.

[bermyandy]

Wretan - I have a buyers guide for the 996, can email you if you want?

You need to add an email to your profile though so I can email without you having to post your email publicly

Quite a good guide really - all the ins and outs of the 996, and thinks to look out for

[sleep envy]

:sucksairthroughteeth:

[nervous]

wretan said:

Hi there!

Newbie at this forum but what a great place!

I´m about to buy a 996 from -98 and I have never owned a porsche before, what should i look for when i try it?
Is there any specials to look for?

It´s run for about 31k

Have read of many of you that had to changed engine after a couple of years, I get a little scared when I hear this...


Best regards
Wretan

contact pher all-torque, hes about to sell his and its utterly lovely. i know this as used to be mine.

[Fidgits]

sleep envy said:

:sucksairthroughteeth:

Edited by Fidgits on Friday 19th January 10:23

[wretan]

Hi everybody and thank you for your answers! This is becoming my favourite website

I will check all the points mentioned above, I think maybe I will go for a testrun this afternoon!

It´s silver-metallic and have a gt3-bodykit attached, it looks really nice!

bermyandu: I would love to get the guide! I would appreciate if you could email me at: [e-mail]

The 996 has been my dreamcar for many years, and now it´s maybe possible for me to buy it!


Best regards
Wretan

btw: why sucksairthroughteeth, i don´t get it??

[Fidgits]

its an 'inside joke'

[wretan]

ohh, thanx

[nel]

Note that a '98 is nearing the end of the warranty extension - 10 years limit I think. If you want to run a car with Porsche warranty you might be advised to aim for a younger car.

[Dr S]

Critical points to look for in a '98 996:
- 2wd
- manual
- it should have no single trace of savannah interior

In case you insist on violating these rules, don't event think about ever mentioning it on this website. No flamesuit will protect you for what is bound to happen


BTW: Welcom to the club

[Fidgits]

nel said:

Note that a '98 is nearing the end of the warranty extension - 10 years limit I think. If you want to run a car with Porsche warranty you might be advised to aim for a younger car.

thats not entirely correct.

You can get an extended warranty up till its '10th birthday' or '100,000 miles' IIRC

[wretan]

Hi Nel!

Yes, i know that... I can´t really afford a newer car...

Bur how about that warranty? Let´s say that the engine breakes down in one year from now (in 10 years from production) is it possible to get a new one (if the failure is not my fault)?

is it 10 years btw?


regards
Wretan

[wretan]

Hi Dr S

actually, it´s 2wd and manual, but interior=black


This forum is super!

/wretan

[Fidgits]

wretan said:

Hi Nel!

Yes, i know that... I can´t really afford a newer car...

Bur how about that warranty? Let´s say that the engine breakes down in one year from now (in 10 years from production) is it possible to get a new one (if the failure is not my fault)?

is it 10 years btw?


regards
Wretan

If you get a warranty when you buy it, you 'should' be able to renew next year as well, which would cover any engine 'issue'

thought, really, dont worry about it...

[type-r]

wretan said:

Hi Nel!


is it 10 years btw?

Warranrty can only be bought if the car is 9 years old or younger and has less than 125,000 miles. The 111-point inspection costs £200 now.

[Dr S]

wretan said:

Hi Dr S

actually, it´s 2wd and manual, but interior=black


This forum is super!

/wretan

My man!

[woogie]

wretan said:

Hi Dr S

actually, it´s 2wd and manual, but interior=black


This forum is super!

/wretan

Hi , Welcome. I have a 996 with aero kit too


Where are you based?

[DucatiGary]

wretan said:

It´s run for about 31k

I hope thats price and not milage!

if milage make sure its not been sat around for the last year and used regular or youll end up paying for it, these cars DONT like to be sat, I found this out the expensive way.. .. .. .. ..