What options should I get on 996T
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I'm going to look at more 996 Turbos on Sunday so to help me;
Are there any "must haves" in the options list?
Anything that is worth avoiding?
Are there any differences between the years that the 996T was produced? I'm only asking this because I've found a 2001 996T that is quite a bit cheaper than expected. Are the later models better or are they all the same?
Thanks in advance.
Are there any "must haves" in the options list?
Anything that is worth avoiding?
Are there any differences between the years that the 996T was produced? I'm only asking this because I've found a 2001 996T that is quite a bit cheaper than expected. Are the later models better or are they all the same?
Thanks in advance.
I didn't think it was that daft a question. Just wondered if anything (such as manual transmission) would make it more resellable in future. I know on the 997 C2S and C4S the sat Nav is pretty sought after (despite being crap) so just wondered if there was something similar with the 996T.
For future resale, a lot of people quote manual and X50 power upgrade.
If you like your ICE, be warned that they switched to MOST (optical) connections in 2003, which complicates swapping out the head unit.
Don't think there are any must haves though.
When I was hunting for a manual with low miles I quickly realised that they only came up about once a month, and the good ones were sold within 48hrs, so I may have to compromise on spec slightly (to get in before the prices rose).
If you like your ICE, be warned that they switched to MOST (optical) connections in 2003, which complicates swapping out the head unit.
Don't think there are any must haves though.
When I was hunting for a manual with low miles I quickly realised that they only came up about once a month, and the good ones were sold within 48hrs, so I may have to compromise on spec slightly (to get in before the prices rose).
Turbo was effectively top of the range so they're pretty well optioned from the factory. Auto/manual is up to you to decide but you can only buy what's on the market. It amazes me when folk say they're holding out for a guards red, black interior, sports seats, manual, x50 with low mileage and impeccable history and an unused cigarette lighter (older readers will get the cigarette lighter gag). Buy a half way decent one, be prepared to look after it and put a bit of cash into it, then drive and enjoy it,
I would personally look for the standard leather trim and not that baggy type that looks like a 20 year old DFS sofa... Its not a deal breaker but its not particularly loved by the buyers or the trade.
Manual,strong colour and evidence of recent work to the few known trouble spots would be my advice.
Heatshields,actuators,brakes etc are just as susceptible to age as mileage so make sure these are ok.
Manual,strong colour and evidence of recent work to the few known trouble spots would be my advice.
Heatshields,actuators,brakes etc are just as susceptible to age as mileage so make sure these are ok.
I bought one with a pioneer head unit, Alu and carbon pack. Standard PCM is utter garbage. Also have Bluetooth now aswell and a USB in my center arm rest.
I added, more carbon, 997 GT3 seats, red seat belts, alcantara steering wheel and more carbon, plus a bit more carbon. So you can always spec it up. Standard seats were a bit rubbish anyway.
I added, more carbon, 997 GT3 seats, red seat belts, alcantara steering wheel and more carbon, plus a bit more carbon. So you can always spec it up. Standard seats were a bit rubbish anyway.
Do you think there's a decent chance you would look to modify your car at some stage in the future (something that is actually quite common with 996 turbos)? If so, it might well be worth hunting around for a car that already has the mods you're considering.
When I was looking for mine I'd already decided that, when funds allowed, I'd certainly change the exhaust and probably get it remapped as well. I then found a car with the spec I wanted, including those upgrades (undertaken at a well-respected Porsche specialist), at a price that was comparable to the equivalent unmodified examples on the market. Invoices for the additional work were a little over £3k.
I completely understand if you want to keep your car stock, but if you are thinking of doing bits and pieces, the expenditure doesn't seem to carry through into the sell-on price so it might be worth finding a car with what you want already done...
When I was looking for mine I'd already decided that, when funds allowed, I'd certainly change the exhaust and probably get it remapped as well. I then found a car with the spec I wanted, including those upgrades (undertaken at a well-respected Porsche specialist), at a price that was comparable to the equivalent unmodified examples on the market. Invoices for the additional work were a little over £3k.
I completely understand if you want to keep your car stock, but if you are thinking of doing bits and pieces, the expenditure doesn't seem to carry through into the sell-on price so it might be worth finding a car with what you want already done...
Edited by Yiliterate on Saturday 17th January 15:37
As has already been pointed out, Turbos came pretty well-specified as standard. PCM1/2 are both very dated, the Bose pack is OK but nothing special, sports seats are rare as rocking horse poop, X50 pack commands a premium (and can be matched/bettered by aftermarket tuners). I'd switch from thinking about options to looking for recent work on the car, e.g. rads/condensers, brakes, tyres, coffin arms and the like. You want to see a fat file of paperwork and invoices documenting the car's history as proof that previous owners havve looked after it.
martyspain said:
As has already been pointed out, Turbos came pretty well-specified as standard. PCM1/2 are both very dated, the Bose pack is OK but nothing special, sports seats are rare as rocking horse poop, X50 pack commands a premium (and can be matched/bettered by aftermarket tuners). I'd switch from thinking about options to looking for recent work on the car, e.g. rads/condensers, brakes, tyres, coffin arms and the like. You want to see a fat file of paperwork and invoices documenting the car's history as proof that previous owners havve looked after it.
I have a manual car with sports seats 
Sat Nav is next to useless as mine simply won't read the CD. PCM2 is OK but very dated but the BOSE pack is pretty good to have. JapanRed said:
I'm going to look at more 996 Turbos on Sunday so to help me;
Are there any "must haves" in the options list?
Anything that is worth avoiding?
Are there any differences between the years that the 996T was produced? I'm only asking this because I've found a 2001 996T that is quite a bit cheaper than expected. Are the later models better or are they all the same?
Thanks in advance.
What to avoid? Mod'd ones or ones with track time. Avoid examples with a lack of servicing history. Avoid ones with a story.Are there any "must haves" in the options list?
Anything that is worth avoiding?
Are there any differences between the years that the 996T was produced? I'm only asking this because I've found a 2001 996T that is quite a bit cheaper than expected. Are the later models better or are they all the same?
Thanks in advance.
Generally a later model is more desirable since it is newer and probably has received transparent upgrades/improvements since the early/first ones were released.
Besides finding a good one -- the most important *option* -- look for one with X50 option (rare though) and with the sunroof delete. However, I have a 2003 with no X50 option and a sunroof and it is a great car.
Be sure whatever you find you give the car a thorough check out, which starts with a test ride then a test ride to give the engine/car a chance to manifest any issues.
martyspain said:
As has already been pointed out, Turbos came pretty well-specified as standard. PCM1/2 are both very dated, the Bose pack is OK but nothing special, sports seats are rare as rocking horse poop, X50 pack commands a premium (and can be matched/bettered by aftermarket tuners). I'd switch from thinking about options to looking for recent work on the car, e.g. rads/condensers, brakes, tyres, coffin arms and the like. You want to see a fat file of paperwork and invoices documenting the car's history as proof that previous owners havve looked after it.
Equally an x50 car can be matched/bettered further - sort of a mute point. Thanks guys. I'm looking for lowish mileage (under 60k) so don't think my £30k budget will stretch to an X50. Can't find a decent manual Turbo at all to be honest. Most (more than 50% that I've enquired about) of the adverts on here are fake (dealers say car is sold when I've phoned, I suspect they never had them in the first place)...
JapanRed said:
Thanks guys. I'm looking for lowish mileage (under 60k) so don't think my £30k budget will stretch to an X50. Can't find a decent manual Turbo at all to be honest. Most (more than 50% that I've enquired about) of the adverts on here are fake (dealers say car is sold when I've phoned, I suspect they never had them in the first place)...
I think thats a realistic budget for the car you are looking for. Alot more so than the chap looking for one at 20k and not expecting a dog! :O Be patient, one will eventually come upGassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff