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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by hets72
Was doing extensive research on the 996 Turbo over the past months - and finally recently bought a very nice one...

... 1 owner, 4000 miles car - maintained perfectly

Built to order by Porsche Exclusive:
X50 Power Kit, Full Leather, Sport Seats, Rear Seat delete, Pan Americana Roll Bar, CD Charger, Rear Parking Sensors, Short Shifter, full inspection, new Tires, Porsche Used Car Warranty etc...

... and it drives like a new car...
Congrats! She's a beauty. With only 4,000 miles, it IS a new car!
 
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Wow, Nice, only 4k miles!
The 996TT is still one of the cars that impressed me the most when I drove in it for the first time.
 
Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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I still have a very clean example available for sale. Full maintenance records, including details of some issues above -- all resolved.
 
Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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I still have a very clean example available for sale. Full maintenance records, including details of some issues above -- all resolved.
I hope she found a good home by now, yours is perfect I recall!
 
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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So if 2nd gear pops out then a new gearbox is required?

What is the price of the 8 coolant hoses? Can these be replaced while the engine is in the car or does it absolutely require a drop?

What about the RMS issue? Want that also a notorious problem as well?
 
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^^^ RMS isn't really an issue on the Turbo's as they run a different block (GT1 IIRC?) and dry-sump oil system.

You just have to look out for the RMS failures more on the N/A 996's.
 
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Thanks!, I saw there is a fix from sharkwerks for the coolant pipe hose issue, but I did not see the wheel bearing issue
 
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Hope to get one of these soon.
 
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fantastic value right now, and 550 hp with a chip & exhaust. unbeatable performance to dollar ratio.
 
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Originally Posted by IIVVX
fantastic value right now, and 550 hp with a chip & exhaust. unbeatable performance to dollar ratio.
Can't argue with this one bit. My nights are now spent prowling the internet for the perfect one.
 



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