Troubleshooter Posted 21July Report Share Posted 21July 1 hour ago, edgy said: Curious on the consensus on this… assuming a good driver condition car, what’s the thoughts on a high mile (170k kms) import (UK car) 996 Turbo (Tiptronic) ?? Be harsh, really trying to work out what the bottom of the barrel is! IMO - Original or mostly, fair service history, usual maintenance, import 10 years back ... Coupe - sell $85k, buy $70k, so the answer lays within. Conv - sell 75k, buy $65K, = 70k ... depends who wants/needs to sell/buy in what timeframe. Bottom of the barrel but helluva car! JWM, edgy, mc968cs and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 21July Report Share Posted 21July 1 hour ago, Troubleshooter said: IMO - Original or mostly, fair service history, usual maintenance, import 10 years back ... Coupe - sell $85k, buy $70k, so the answer lays within. Conv - sell 75k, buy $65K, = 70k ... depends who wants/needs to sell/buy in what timeframe. Bottom of the barrel but helluva car! Thank you! I’ve not had one yet, but there is some opportunities to buy in well (I think) and enjoy it elsewhere before importing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 22July Report Share Posted 22July On 21/07/2024 at 19:15, edgy said: Thank you! I’ve not had one yet, but there is some opportunities to buy in well (I think) and enjoy it elsewhere before importing. On 21/07/2024 at 19:15, edgy said: Thank you! I’ve not had one yet, but there is some opportunities to buy in well (I think) and enjoy it elsewhere before importing. A tipper and stock, why bother. So much performance and smile per mile to be had with a third pedal, at least one bar of boost on tap and a much better flowing exhaust. A third gear pull is a standout and much better than a third gear pull in your gt3rs me thinks and much more addictive. Even get the jekyl and hyde thing going on. Above 5500, very gt3 ish engine note wise free If you have a itch to scratch, scratch it properly. For me, a stock tipper in a boosted 996 is just like having a stock r tronic in a v10 r8. Last century tech and so much performance and smiles per mile left behind compared to those that go for a 6 speed box, piss off the factory exhaust and get more area under the curve on a dyno graph ( who gives a toss about peak tq or hp). A Free flowing exhaust from a mezger or 5.2l v10 is a much more momentus driving experience when combined with rowing gears with a left pedal. flamingporsche and tomk86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23July Report Share Posted 23July 20 hours ago, smit2100 said: A tipper and stock, why bother. So much performance and smile per mile to be had with a third pedal, at least one bar of boost on tap and a much better flowing exhaust. A third gear pull is a standout and much better than a third gear pull in your gt3rs me thinks and much more addictive. Even get the jekyl and hyde thing going on. Above 5500, very gt3 ish engine note wise free If you have a itch to scratch, scratch it properly. For me, a stock tipper in a boosted 996 is just like having a stock r tronic in a v10 r8. Last century tech and so much performance and smiles per mile left behind compared to those that go for a 6 speed box, piss off the factory exhaust and get more area under the curve on a dyno graph ( who gives a toss about peak tq or hp). A Free flowing exhaust from a mezger or 5.2l v10 is a much more momentus driving experience when combined with rowing gears with a left pedal. I liked my tiptronic Carrera for its intended use, so the way I see it, it’s more of a fast GT/mile eater I’m looking at… plus something to drive in traffic. If I’m not feeling the 996 RS for 3 pedal action, there’s always the saltry Italian with 3 pedals, a gated shifter and a V12 in the garage OBRUT, hugh, Joz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23July Report Share Posted 23July 11 hours ago, edgy said: I liked my tiptronic Carrera for its intended use, so the way I see it, it’s more of a fast GT/mile eater I’m looking at… plus something to drive in traffic. Yep 👍 If I’m not feeling the 996 RS for 3 pedal action, there’s always the saltry Italian with 3 pedals, a gated shifter and a V12 in the garage Blasphemer 😉 tomo and edgy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23July Report Share Posted 23July 2 hours ago, LeeM said: Sweet, sweet blasphemy 😊 LeeM and Dalai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 24July Report Share Posted 24July 17 hours ago, edgy said: there’s always the saltry Italian with 3 pedals, a gated shifter and a V12 in the garage Ohh. Any pictures posted on the forum? Missed this news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 24July Report Share Posted 24July On 23/07/2024 at 17:40, edgy said: I liked my tiptronic Carrera for its intended use, so the way I see it, it’s more of a fast GT/mile eater I’m looking at… plus something to drive in traffic. If I’m not feeling the 996 RS for 3 pedal action, there’s always the saltry Italian with 3 pedals, a gated shifter and a V12 in the garage Fair enough on the fast GT/ mile eater plus something to drive in traffic. I'm more on the bang for buck performance ratio. Is sultry on the lambo or ferrari side and front engined vs mid. Can't say I've driven a saltry italian with 3 pedals and gated shifter, but have recently racked up 50kms on moving permits on a 5.2 l v10 gated manual mid engined example which doesn't come with the raging bull tax which is parked up in the garage pending rego so not getting any action. My short experience to date is its far from being sultry and more jekyl and hide (what a difference the wired in special secret sauce button in lieu of a cigarette lighter makes). But with a bit less hp/ tq, the 996 turbo requires a fair bit more effort to tame. Once a boost junky always a boost junky. How good would a gated manual mated to a rear mezger ( boosted of cause) be. Perhaps Jeff's next home build project Shedpest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 25July Report Share Posted 25July On 25/07/2024 at 01:22, smit2100 said: Fair enough on the fast GT/ mile eater plus something to drive in traffic. I'm more on the bang for buck performance ratio. Is sultry on the lambo or ferrari side and front engined vs mid. Can't say I've driven a saltry italian with 3 pedals and gated shifter, but have recently racked up 50kms on moving permits on a 5.2 l v10 gated manual mid engined example which doesn't come with the raging bull tax which is parked up in the garage pending rego so not getting any action. My short experience to date is its far from being sultry and more jekyl and hide (what a difference the wired in special secret sauce button in lieu of a cigarette lighter makes). But with a bit less hp/ tq, the 996 turbo requires a fair bit more effort to tame. Once a boost junky always a boost junky. How good would a gated manual mated to a rear mezger ( boosted of cause) be. Perhaps Jeff's next home build project Cool, I think those early Gallardo are somewhat of a bargain for what you’re getting, Shame the Super leg opener didn’t come manual here (at least not seen one) otherwise that would seriously tempt me! My Italian is of the maranello DOCG 😆 On 24/07/2024 at 12:51, Dalai said: Ohh. Any pictures posted on the forum? Missed this news! I hadn’t posted any, wasn’t sure it was of interest to readers here… but long & short a factory white 456 GT (manual) a delightful car when all is well! Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 26July Report Share Posted 26July 37 minutes ago, edgy said: I hadn’t posted any, wasn’t sure it was of interest to readers here… but long & short a factory white 456 GT (manual) a delightful car when all is well! I can't speak for the others, but I'm a fan of most ICE powered vehicles on 2 and 4 wheels regardless the marquee... Sounds great! edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 26July Report Share Posted 26July 23 hours ago, edgy said: Cool, I think those early Gallardo are somewhat of a bargain for what you’re getting, Prefer the 5.2l v10 vs the 1st gen 5l so the gated audi v10 R8 slots in the middle. Basically same drive train thats in the lambo but detuned. Nothing a 2k tune and aftermarket exhaust doesn't sort out. Been a long patient waiting game to land one on a budget. Started pre covid and only came across 6 up for grabs across the usual public channels that weren't overly tweaked. Even lowered my expectations at one stage and resigned to chasing the lesser variant with the 4.2l. But some of those minty ones have owners who are speculator and very stubborn and pricing in future classic premiums who are into their 2 to 3 year carsales campaigns. Happy to land a NA gated V10 6MT example with an after market valved exhaust that livens up the driving experience and compliments a tweaked boosted 996 mezger if your restricted to two garage sports and into last century type tech and bang for buck performance if your budget contrained. Each to their own, but cannot comprehend how you could own a mezger or 5.2l v10 in stock guise and not swap out the factory exhaust and bang on a tune. Tranforms the driving experience and easy to go back to stock for a sale if you think that helps with a sale after your watch. That also applies to inferior mezger tippers /v10 rtronic boxes. t888 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30July Report Share Posted 30July https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2003-porsche-911-996-turbo-36 Bidding stopped at $100k AUD +BP, currently showing as 'provisionally sold' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 30July Report Share Posted 30July 10 minutes ago, edgy said: currently showing as 'provisionally sold' I was watching something else that ended with this status, and it’s now back on the “coming soon” page, so not actually sure what it means? My guess was maybe: “close enough to reserve we might convince the buyer and seller to do a deal” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30July Report Share Posted 30July 38 minutes ago, JWM said: My guess was maybe: “close enough to reserve we might convince the buyer and seller to do a deal” I think so! JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 30July Report Share Posted 30July 4 hours ago, edgy said: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2003-porsche-911-996-turbo-36 Bidding stopped at $100k AUD +BP, currently showing as 'provisionally sold' Would be good buying at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July Yes ,if it has no issues it would be a decent buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July 22 hours ago, edgy said: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2003-porsche-911-996-turbo-36 Bidding stopped at $100k AUD +BP, currently showing as 'provisionally sold' I guess they negotiated it up to this price after the auction: edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spets87 Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July Is that about pre-Covid level pricing for a turbo 996? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T435 Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July This was just pre covid , don’t know if they will get back down to that but current stock is not really moving. JWM, Joz and Spets87 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July 3 hours ago, JWM said: I guess they negotiated it up to this price after the auction: Good to know, that seemed like a pretty good example and good kms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t888 Posted 31July Report Share Posted 31July 2 hours ago, edgy said: Good to know, that seemed like a pretty good example and good kms. Yeah 57k kms has to be below average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosh Posted 1August Report Share Posted 1August Looks like a great buy for whoever won it. Much cheaper than what is on carsales. My opinion is the 996TT is undervalued. Especially when compared to what GT3s are being offered at. Joz and Spets87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 1August Report Share Posted 1August On 31/07/2024 at 18:40, T435 said: This was just pre covid , don’t know if they will get back down to that but current stock is not really moving. Always important to compare cars in correct context. The black tiptronic (automatic) above was a grey import (Hong Kong iirc). It also had some mods and not all original parts included (again from memory). If allowing a ~20% difference to Aus delivered, brings it to not far off this recent CC sale. Joz, Dalai, T435 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_booost Posted 6August Report Share Posted 6August Whilst I agree with ALL of the above - Jeepers... a 996TT for $80K???? - no matter which way you slice it - the most the buy could ever lose is $80K..... Thats a cheap entry into P-Car ownership..... Mezger + TT no less..... An S1 sequential conversion, big snails + intercoolers, a tune, some suspension and you'd have a weapon!! YMMV Shedpest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 6August Report Share Posted 6August Lapis blue over grey UK 996 Turbo just popped up. Same spec as sold by Gulsons in Canberra 6-12 months ago but not sure if it’s the same car. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2000-porsche-911-turbo-996-manual-awd-my01/SSE-AD-17687057 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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