Can I afford a 996tt??

[Westy]

No not a silly question, I'm just still up in the air about these cars. If I had a problem and it cost me 5k to fix it, I wouldn't be happy, but I could do it. Simple stuff I can do, and even changing out a pump or some vacuum lines, even replacing some suspension is all doable. Getting into the complicated motor and drivetrain stuff I would have to pass and take it to my mechanic. If it was 5k every year I would dump it and take my losses. I DO like that Mezger motor, and I'm pretty confident it will increase in price, but there's always that doubt. My other option would be to pick up a regular 996 for about half the price, and if it detonates I would lose a lot less money. Either way, it would be a 3-4k miles car a year (after that first year!).

[Dr DIY]

If you have to ask whether you can afford any car then the simple answer is "no". The 2nd question is whether you NEED a car - as in will I lose my job if I don't have wheels. In this case NO Porsche is involved because if you are in that category then there are many Chevys etc available for much less. What I hate to see is someone buy a Porsche then nickle and dime it to death. If you can buy a car but can't afford proper care then I suggest allowing someone who can care for it to buy it instead.

[white out]

I couldn't imagine putting $5k per year into a 996TT for maintenance/wear items unless you're having the dealer do all of the work.

[Vglnte1]

100000 miles and just had my first issue...not quite sure what it is yet, but the initial cost of this car could be a fraction of something went wrong. 12000 trans, 20-30k motor....so if you want to do big mods, be prepared to drop 100k

[Westy]

Yeah....'ppreciate the responses, but I'm opting out on this kind of car. Might just sell the SC too, and stay focused on the Z28 and the AC Wildcat. I have tooooooooo many toys an not enuff brain cells!

[white out]

FYI, Viper's and Z06's are cheap to maintain and repair if something minor/catastrophic breaks.