Just a little frustrated...

[SRISER]

I used to have a guards red '88...in fact, if you search this BB, you will find the sales thread. It did sell to a nice guy in NJ...for $26k (and if you are on this board, can I buy it back?). Anyway, so after a bunch of moves and several other cars, I have come to realize that once you have been a Porsche owner, nothing else will really do. It ain't just marketing...it's an infection.

I posted a question seeking advice in the 996/997 forum as I am looking for a 996TT. Why? My lovely wife had a hard time with the '88's floor articulating pedals so this is the compromise between a 930 and something she can drive. It's a love thing.

Any response? Not yet. So, with the chance of being flamed to death, I ask here:

Looking for sage buying advice for a 996TT. Besides the obvious records, PPI, etc...what other issues do I need to be aware of in advance?

[Geronimo '74]

Rear main seal problem causing leaks. Search for it, I'm sure you'll find lots of info.
Other than that, can't help you.

Bump!

[kanadary]

i think this month's excellence has a buyers guide, not sure if it includes the TT as its out of my budget

[tonythetarga]

The 996 turbo does NOT have the problems that the n/a 996 has. The turbo uses a different case. By most accounts the 996TT is an excellent car all around, including the awd system. You might check on rennlist for comments on the 996/997 series cars, but I think you'll learn that generally they are sound cars.

[spuggy]

Originally Posted by tonythetarga

The 996 turbo does NOT have the problems that the n/a 996 has. The turbo uses a different case..

+1 Yup, 996TT and that era GT2/GT3 are still based on parts from the air-cooled motors (964 case?) I understand.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by tonythetarga

The 996 turbo does NOT have the problems that the n/a 996 has. The turbo uses a different case. By most accounts the 996TT is an excellent car all around, including the awd system. You might check on rennlist for comments on the 996/997 series cars, but I think you'll learn that generally they are sound cars.

They don't have the bearing problems but they still have the mainseal problems.

[Kidasters]

Just a question - I thought the mainseal problem would be taken care of by now. From what I remember reading, it was due to mis-machining of the case halves. They would leak on the showroom floor!

But - that should all have been done under warranty by now, right?

The only thing that would scare me would be the 0W40 oil the factory recommends. That's right - 0 W!

[GothingNC]

Originally Posted by Kidasters

Just a question - I thought the mainseal problem would be taken care of by now. From what I remember reading, it was due to mis-machining of the case halves. They would leak on the showroom floor!

But - that should all have been done under warranty by now, right?

The only thing that would scare me would be the 0W40 oil the factory recommends. That's right - 0 W!

I would not worry about the Mobil 1 0W-40
It is recommended by VW for the 1.8 Turbo's that meets the 502 spec.

I been using it since day one in my 05 GLI.

Mobil 1 0w40 VOA - Bob Is The Oil Guy