Is the 997.1 Turbo sports Chrono turbo a good buy??
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Would be great to hear from anyone that has owned/driven the 997 turbo non PDK
Am about to make the purchase but slightly concerned that the non PDK version will not live up to expectations or even worse slide downwards in price rather than go up over the coming years. It’s a reasonably big investment for me at around £54k (full Porsche history, low ownership etc) so price and holding value is a definite consideration.
It would be a second car and buying more for enjoyment factor and summer driving, unlikely it will ever really be put through it’s paces in my ownership.
Any advice as to whether you think this is a reasonably smart way into the 911 ownership without losing too much money at resale would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Am about to make the purchase but slightly concerned that the non PDK version will not live up to expectations or even worse slide downwards in price rather than go up over the coming years. It’s a reasonably big investment for me at around £54k (full Porsche history, low ownership etc) so price and holding value is a definite consideration.
It would be a second car and buying more for enjoyment factor and summer driving, unlikely it will ever really be put through it’s paces in my ownership.
Any advice as to whether you think this is a reasonably smart way into the 911 ownership without losing too much money at resale would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have had one for a while. Its a good everyday car but without a few mods a tad boring. I fear the running costs may eat into any possible appreciation as they are not cheap cars to run. For your type of use a GT3 may be better. Or go for something much cheaper like this if it checks out after a PPI. I have a feeling about this one in a few years. Looks v.expensive now but if its good one could be a very shrewd purchase. Early service history looks patchy but current owner looks like he's gone to town.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302641113238?ViewItem=&...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302641113238?ViewItem=&...
Dusanham said:
Any advice as to whether you think this is a reasonably smart way into the 911 ownership without losing too much money at resale would be appreciated.
If it's reasonably low mileage, you can't go too far wrong, you're unlikely to lose much money on resale if you're only doing low pleasure miles. If it's manual then it will fare even better, but the Tip is well suited to the turbo either way. If you like the drive then go for it, but get it PPI'd because they can rack up big bills if the previous owner has been putting off advisories at service time. Not cheap to run/maintain, but then no old Porsche is 
Desert Dragon said:
I have had one for a while. Its a good everyday car but without a few mods a tad boring. Or go for something much cheaper like this if it checks out after a PPI. I have a feeling about this one in a few years. Looks v.expensive now but if its good one could be a very shrewd purchase. Early service history looks patchy but current owner looks like he's gone to town.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302641113238?ViewItem=&...
Thanks for the feedback,.. the one i am looking at has such good history i think it will stand the test of time re: values. am concerned than anything that is not 100% original will not hold up as well... the C2 looks really nice tho! the owner has clearly spent some money on it!!https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302641113238?ViewItem=&...
Jibaro said:
If you like the drive then go for it, but get it PPI'd because they can rack up big bills if the previous owner has been putting off advisories at service time. Not cheap to run/maintain, but then no old Porsche is
Many thanks.It is turbo and trip and drives extremely well!! will 100% have it PPI checked out before parting with money tho.
if i could afford the PDK version that would be my ideal but the cheapest cab+turbo+PDK+997 is over £20k more expensive,.. i cant stretch to that!
Hi, maybe too late as your original post was a week ago.
I would say be sure you are 100% happy with a Tip before buying.....
A while ago I had a 986 Tip and hated it because of the Tip. I vowed never to have another, though I appreciate there are others who are very happy with them (Tip's). I now have a 997.1 Turbo Manual, and yes, it is a tad boring, but only because it is too quick to safely drive anywhere near the limit on UK roads (I would like an Elise to complement, but can't justify it at the moment!). A friend had a 997.1 tip, and he felt the same, and changed it for a (much newer) Boxter Spyder PDK, which we both agreed was one of the best cars either of us had driven (and for average drivers, almost as quick on mixed roads)
So - I do not think that we on a forum can answer - other than to say that I think the manual will hold prices better than the Tip. But I would advise, drive both, and if you have ANY doubt in the Tip, then don't let yourself be persuaded by the thrill of the purchase.... as 6 months down the line you could find you are not as in love with your dream car as you had hoped!
I would say be sure you are 100% happy with a Tip before buying.....
A while ago I had a 986 Tip and hated it because of the Tip. I vowed never to have another, though I appreciate there are others who are very happy with them (Tip's). I now have a 997.1 Turbo Manual, and yes, it is a tad boring, but only because it is too quick to safely drive anywhere near the limit on UK roads (I would like an Elise to complement, but can't justify it at the moment!). A friend had a 997.1 tip, and he felt the same, and changed it for a (much newer) Boxter Spyder PDK, which we both agreed was one of the best cars either of us had driven (and for average drivers, almost as quick on mixed roads)
So - I do not think that we on a forum can answer - other than to say that I think the manual will hold prices better than the Tip. But I would advise, drive both, and if you have ANY doubt in the Tip, then don't let yourself be persuaded by the thrill of the purchase.... as 6 months down the line you could find you are not as in love with your dream car as you had hoped!
Thanks for the reply, really appreciated.
Have had little chance to use it with this damn weather!
Your right that the gen1 tip is a little underwhelming in some circumstances. Ie if your pushing hard and need to change down thru the gears fast it’s just not able to cope without manual intervention.
On balance It’s a second car and the overall package with twin turbos + rag top & Porsche warrentee give so much assurance & pleasure for the money I think it will do well for a few years.
Would like to think it will hold or increase in value if I look after it but your right. It’s place as an appreciating asset would be better assured if it was manual or gen2!!
Have had little chance to use it with this damn weather!
Your right that the gen1 tip is a little underwhelming in some circumstances. Ie if your pushing hard and need to change down thru the gears fast it’s just not able to cope without manual intervention.
On balance It’s a second car and the overall package with twin turbos + rag top & Porsche warrentee give so much assurance & pleasure for the money I think it will do well for a few years.
Would like to think it will hold or increase in value if I look after it but your right. It’s place as an appreciating asset would be better assured if it was manual or gen2!!
I had a 997.1 tt for over 4 years and it was a great car for everyday use and wasnt as expensive to run as some on here have mentioned.
The only criticism i have is that the 1st gear is very short indeed (mines was a manual) when on track or accelerating hard..... thats it.
Other than that they are great cars.
The only criticism i have is that the 1st gear is very short indeed (mines was a manual) when on track or accelerating hard..... thats it.
Other than that they are great cars.
r1flyguy1 said:
I had a 997.1 tt for over 4 years and it was a great car for everyday use and wasnt as expensive to run as some on here have mentioned.
The only criticism i have is that the 1st gear is very short indeed (mines was a manual) when on track or accelerating hard..... thats it.
Other than that they are great cars.
Thanks for the post. I think with the warrantee I’m in a good place cost wise. Will certainly get her on the track some time too and report back!The only criticism i have is that the 1st gear is very short indeed (mines was a manual) when on track or accelerating hard..... thats it.
Other than that they are great cars.
I have a 997.1 TT manual. It’s a brilliant thing to own and very rewarding to drive quickly - in spite of what you might hear. Just hunt out the right B-roads at the right time; it’s so fast that you become very conspicuous pushing on around other traffic.
The steering is excellent and the control weightings beautiful. I find it an engaging, analogue car to drive quickly with little to distract you. It is very fast though and the pace it can cover the ground requires a little acclimatisation - even if it’s only a couple of weeks since your last drive.
That said, I also have a Lotus Exige and that is far better suited to track work. The Turbo is a heavy car and consumables are not inexpensive.
I’d also advise not to get too hung up on investment potential, etc. My car is almost up to 65k miles and I genuinely enjoy every drive. It’s been all over Europe and I regularly get up early for thrashes around North Wales and North Yorkshire. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy a Porsche 911 Turbo because of mileage. These opportunities are dreams when we’re kids - savour them.
Enjoy!
The steering is excellent and the control weightings beautiful. I find it an engaging, analogue car to drive quickly with little to distract you. It is very fast though and the pace it can cover the ground requires a little acclimatisation - even if it’s only a couple of weeks since your last drive.
That said, I also have a Lotus Exige and that is far better suited to track work. The Turbo is a heavy car and consumables are not inexpensive.
I’d also advise not to get too hung up on investment potential, etc. My car is almost up to 65k miles and I genuinely enjoy every drive. It’s been all over Europe and I regularly get up early for thrashes around North Wales and North Yorkshire. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy a Porsche 911 Turbo because of mileage. These opportunities are dreams when we’re kids - savour them.
Enjoy!
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