Buying a 996TT that's seen the track?

[Landscraper]

Hi all,

A well maintained 996TT that is no stranger to the track has come up. It saw a replacement engine at around 40k and then a replacement transmission but has been maintained well otherwise by a reputable indy. A fairly good price that reflects the history - is this a bad idea?

[looneybin]

Not if it’s been well maintained
These cars are made to be driven on a track
Get a PPI for your piece of mind

[pcardoc]

I've worked on 996tt for 10 years. They are pretty bullet proof cars. One of my customers racked 200k on his TT 996. As looneybin said, get a PPI

[mpiffaretti]

I honestly prefer cars that have been tracked some... for the reason being that the track is harsh on cars and exposes weaknesses that have to be addressed for reliability, and become better than street cars in that respect. The GT1 block is indeed bulletproof, other than the coolant lines which Im sure that car has them pinned or welded if tracked. Go for it, and +1 on the PPI

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Landscraper

Hi all,

A well maintained 996TT that is no stranger to the track has come up. It saw a replacement engine at around 40k and then a replacement transmission but has been maintained well otherwise by a reputable indy. A fairly good price that reflects the history - is this a bad idea?

Hmm??

[Integral]

i wouldn't be suspect...my car sees a good bit of the track and has only ever needed a clutch, brake pads/rotors, brake fluid, oil changes, and coolant expansion tank...all normal things (expansion tank is normal for a 20 year old car...old plastic). easy to run...great cars - get it!

[davecarrera4]

If the maintenance records are all there, you will be fine. Things break - even on cars that sit in the garage most of the time. Prompt preventative maintenance, solid repairs and evidence of lots of love by the owner will provide all the peace of mind you need. PPI if you cannot do a thorough inspection yourself. I've had mine for years, it is now track only. Only breakdown was a popped defective collar turbo hose that had to be replaced. Rest has all been prophylactic, including $7K for motor drop to weld the coolant lines / clutch / accumulator / etc. Another bonus for a track car.

[Landscraper]

Thanks everyone.

Tons of maintenance history as the car got what it needed at it’s annual checkup. PPI came back clean aside from some cosmetic issues.

Car drives very well aside from needing a minor alignment (slight pull to left but that could be road camber?)

Will be moving forward with the car!