Opinions on this X50 TT...

[ukwill]

2003/52 996TT X50 - OPC offering Car so comes with 1yr OPC Warranty etc. (registered 10/02)

Spec:
18k Miles/2 owners
Slate Grey Met/Black Leather with Guards Red belts
PCM2 with Phone Module&Handset
X54 Stainless Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Pack
Heated Seats both with Lumbar support
Rear Parking assist
Sunroof
CDC4 6disc Changer
Top Tint Screen
Coloured Wheel Centres
Stainless door entry guards

£61,900

I really want a Black/Black, but quite like the Slate Grey as well. Two owners @ 18k??? Must be straight though for it to be in the OPC network (I guess). Salesman reckons he has 2 more to tell me about tomorrow, but it also gives me time to think. Any opinions on the price/spec?

[Wetwipe]

ukwill said:

2003/52 996TT X50 - OPC offering Car so comes with 1yr OPC Warranty etc. (registered 10/02)

Spec:
18k Miles/2 owners
Slate Grey Met/Black Leather with Guards Red belts
PCM2 with Phone Module&Handset
X54 Stainless Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Pack
Heated Seats both with Lumbar support
Rear Parking assist
Sunroof
CDC4 6disc Changer
Top Tint Screen
Coloured Wheel Centres
Stainless door entry guards

£61,900

I really want a Black/Black, but quite like the Slate Grey as well. Two owners @ 18k??? Must be straight though for it to be in the OPC network (I guess). Salesman reckons he has 2 more to tell me about tomorrow, but it also gives me time to think. Any opinions on the price/spec?

I am (kind of) on the look out for a TT at the moment

OPC seem to think that low mileage cars comand a high premium when in reality somthing like a TT does well with some miles under its belt.

My local has a tippy C2 on a 51 plate with 10000 miles on it. The price? a laughable £42K

The spec seems to have everything you will need. Personally I would loose the telephone handset - too 1980's and I understand the hands free system will still work.

If the car was at an indy the price would be in the region of £56k so its pricey but not too bad.

Wouldnt be worried about the 18k although I would ensure the discs and pads have been changed recently and that the car has had its majo 4yr (48000) service. Being cheeky, you might also want to insist that, as the car is nearing 5 years old you will only buy on the basis that the OPC replace the clutch.

[Atom]

My beautiful 996 TT is up for grabs due to purchase of new 997 GT3.
Porsche 996 Turbo Tiptronic
2002
51 K
Full service history.
Basalt Black.
Full leather interior (Black).
Stainless steel “Turbo” sill covers.
Aluminium Dials.
Cruise control.
Porsche tinted screen and windows.
Electronically adjustable Memory seats with key recognition.
Rusched leather seat squabs.
Heated seats.
Air conditioning (System fully serviced and re gassed recently).
Black carpets and over mats.
Porsche Crests embossed in to head rests.
Porsche Satellite Navigation Module.
Bose / Porsche sound system upgrade (10 speakers)
6 CD Changer in luggage compartment.
Tracker System.
Porsche integrated phone module and hands free system.
Carbon interior pack, including “Tiptronic” steering wheel.
Slide and tilt sunroof.
Porsche Alarm and remote central locking.
Remote bonnet opening.
X50 factory engine internals and turbo upgrade to 450 BHP(£9,000,00)
Further DMS Automotive ECU upgrades To 550 BHP.
0-60 under 4 seconds and top speed in excess of 200 MPH.
Cargraphic custom stainless split rim, three section wheels.
315 section tyres on rear and 235 section on front.
Full H&R Suspension & handling kit including strut brace. Fast road and track setup.
H&R custom anti roll bars front and rear.
Full Porsche brake system upgrade to carbon ceramic system.
Miltek custom stainless exhaust system.
Rain sensor wipers.
Auto dimming interior lighting and mirrors
Rear wiper
Rear heated screen
Recently fitted new rear tyres.
Recent MOT and Tax.
All upgrade work carried out by recognised independent Porsche specialists.
Vehicle was £112,000.00 new and has had almost £20,000.00 spent on further upgrades.

The car is in excellent condition throughout and is in perfect working condition.

£58,000 Asking price.

[chillerman]

ukwill said:

2003/52 996TT X50 - OPC offering Car so comes with 1yr OPC Warranty etc. (registered 10/02)

Spec:
18k Miles/2 owners
Slate Grey Met/Black Leather with Guards Red belts
PCM2 with Phone Module&Handset
X54 Stainless Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Pack
Heated Seats both with Lumbar support
Rear Parking assist
Sunroof
CDC4 6disc Changer
Top Tint Screen
Coloured Wheel Centres
Stainless door entry guards

£61,900

I really want a Black/Black, but quite like the Slate Grey as well. Two owners @ 18k??? Must be straight though for it to be in the OPC network (I guess). Salesman reckons he has 2 more to tell me about tomorrow, but it also gives me time to think. Any opinions on the price/spec?

I don't understand your comment about ''two owners @ 18k''. Are you suggesting this is a bad thing ? If so, why ?

[ukwill]

chillerman said:

ukwill said:

2003/52 996TT X50 - OPC offering Car so comes with 1yr OPC Warranty etc. (registered 10/02)

Spec:
18k Miles/2 owners
Slate Grey Met/Black Leather with Guards Red belts
PCM2 with Phone Module&Handset
X54 Stainless Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Pack
Heated Seats both with Lumbar support
Rear Parking assist
Sunroof
CDC4 6disc Changer
Top Tint Screen
Coloured Wheel Centres
Stainless door entry guards

£61,900

I really want a Black/Black, but quite like the Slate Grey as well. Two owners @ 18k??? Must be straight though for it to be in the OPC network (I guess). Salesman reckons he has 2 more to tell me about tomorrow, but it also gives me time to think. Any opinions on the price/spec?

I don't understand your comment about ''two owners @ 18k''. Are you suggesting this is a bad thing ? If so, why ?

I've only recently decided to take the plunge regarding the TT purchase. Hence I was a bit concerned regarding the log book showing 2 owners with only 18k miles on the car. Since looking at several others, it would appear that TT's can and do often change hands several times with low mileage, (most importantly) without affecting their resale value.

[ukwill]

Atom said:

My beautiful 996 TT is up for grabs due to purchase of new 997 GT3.

Atom,

Your car sounds lovely. Alas, I am after a manual.

[Adam B]

average ownerhsip length of a Porsche in the UK is 18 months so many owner cars are common - not necessarily an issue

that car sounds great spec and would have been interested myself, get for £60k I'd say

atom - nice upgrades - I did not think the tiptronic could take more than 500bhp?

Edited by Adam B on Monday 22 January 17:17

[supermono]

ukwill said:

Atom said:

My beautiful 996 TT is up for grabs due to purchase of new 997 GT3.

Atom,

Your car sounds lovely. Alas, I am after a manual.

Ahem,

www.pistonheads.com/sales/95709.htm
Rather a lot cheaper too...

SM

[dazren]

Atom said:

My beautiful 996 TT is up for grabs due to purchase of new 997 GT3.
.........

We've got a classifieds section for selling cars. Free to individuals and reasonable rates to traders etc. Good luck with the sale:

www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=554



O/T Did you have any mods to the tiptronic gearbox?

Edited by dazren on Monday 22 January 12:42

[Atom]

Supermoto ! These are two very different cars ! Ahem

DMS are now offering a 650 bhp coversion for the tiptronic and promise it will not hurt the gearbox !

I will stick her in the classifieds. Thanks boys.

D.

[wrn]

ukwill said:

2003/52 996TT X50 - OPC offering Car so comes with 1yr OPC Warranty etc. (registered 10/02)

Spec:
18k Miles/2 owners
Slate Grey Met/Black Leather with Guards Red belts
PCM2 with Phone Module&Handset
X54 Stainless Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Pack
Heated Seats both with Lumbar support
Rear Parking assist
Sunroof
CDC4 6disc Changer
Top Tint Screen
Coloured Wheel Centres
Stainless door entry guards

£61,900

I really want a Black/Black, but quite like the Slate Grey as well. Two owners @ 18k??? Must be straight though for it to be in the OPC network (I guess). Salesman reckons he has 2 more to tell me about tomorrow, but it also gives me time to think. Any opinions on the price/spec?

Too expensive - to be expected from an OPC. RSJ sold a black/black 53 (2004 model year - requiring less frequent servicing) X50 with 19k miles a couple of weeks ago for £60k.

If you can knock a few grand off this price (usually possible with an OPC) then it starts becoming a lot more interesting... though I'd personally hold out for a black/black if that's what you want.

I am also looking for the right black/black manual car and there are very few good value nice examples around.

Will