£25k 996 manual Turbo - do they exist any more?

[Searider]

With my TVR now sold I’m looking to get back in a 996.
Previously had a very early C2 but fancy a turbo next.
However prices seem to have gone up a lot in the last 2-3 years.
Does a £25k manual turbo still exist - or have I missed the boat?

[John D.]

That sailed a while ago I'd say. Maybe a tip.

[Caddyshack]

I think a good Manual would be 30-40k

[gareth h]

I paid £50k 6 months ago for a 20k mile turbo, most of the decent cars were £40k plus

[sam.rog]

That ship sailed during COVID.

[Jones the cat]

Searider said:

With my TVR now sold I m looking to get back in a 996.
Previously had a very early C2 but fancy a turbo next.
However prices seem to have gone up a lot in the last 2-3 years.
Does a £25k manual turbo still exist - or have I missed the boat?

X4 that for a decent low miles one

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510217...

[Searider]

Although that’s the opposite of what I’m looking for. At £100k and low miles that is only for a collector who will hardly ever drive it.
Where are the 150k miles cars you can drive whenever you want and not worry about value?

[stuckmojo]

Searider said:

With my TVR now sold I m looking to get back in a 996.
Previously had a very early C2 but fancy a turbo next.
However prices seem to have gone up a lot in the last 2-3 years.
Does a £25k manual turbo still exist - or have I missed the boat?

double that - at least - for a decent one.

I chickened out during covid and didn't buy one when I should have.

[BlackTails]

Searider said:

Where are the 150k miles cars you can drive whenever you want and not worry about value?

Being driven and enjoyed by their current owners, who don’t want to give them up, would be my guess.

[SpunkyGlory]

A friend of mine picked up a manual 996 Turbo for £14k last year as the owner just wanted rid. Safe to say that's the exception rather than the rule.

[Hoofy]

Mid 20s would get you a high miler tiptronic Turbo these days.

SpunkyGlory said:

A friend of mine picked up a manual 996 Turbo for £14k last year as the owner just wanted rid. Safe to say that's the exception rather than the rule.

Wow. High miler or incredibly lucky?

[CocoUK]

SpunkyGlory said:

A friend of mine picked up a manual 996 Turbo for £14k last year as the owner just wanted rid. Safe to say that's the exception rather than the rule.

‘The Widow Seller’

[sam.rog]

SpunkyGlory said:

A friend of mine picked up a manual 996 Turbo for £14k last year as the owner just wanted rid. Safe to say that's the exception rather than the rule.

Thats what WBAC would quote on a 150k tip.

Looks like manual turbos start around £35k now.

[Digga]

The 996 turbo is a great bit of kit, but it has two of everything that's expensive, especially if not maintained correctly; turbos, intercoolers, actuators etc. etc.

The engines are usually strong, as long as they are maintained properly and also if the car is not in receipt of an overly-optimistic remap. 500hp is okay, but when increasing amounts boost pressure is used you can get more problems develop.

Gearboxes were a major issue. Sports & Classic are the go to for proper fixes. Even 10 years or so back, mine cost £8k for just two failed ratios.

[Searider]

BlackTails said:

Searider said:

Where are the 150k miles cars you can drive whenever you want and not worry about value?

Being driven and enjoyed by their current owners, who don t want to give them up, would be my guess.

I reckon you're right!

[Searider]

Digga said:

The 996 turbo is a great bit of kit, but it has two of everything that's expensive, especially if not maintained correctly; turbos, intercoolers, actuators etc. etc.

The engines are usually strong, as long as they are maintained properly and also if the car is not in receipt of an overly-optimistic remap. 500hp is okay, but when increasing amounts boost pressure is used you can get more problems develop.

Gearboxes were a major issue. Sports & Classic are the go to for proper fixes. Even 10 years or so back, mine cost £8k for just two failed ratios.

Ah, gearboxes - had forgotten about those.

[Digga]

Searider said:

Ah, gearboxes - had forgotten about those.

Check for second or third gear pop-out; popping into neutral when you lift off throttle.

[nickpan]

You'll be in and out of a 996 Turbo in 12 months coming from a TVR.

I'd suggest a "sorted" 996 C4S with PSE at the price point you've specified - with a borescope at point of sale to confirm the cylinders have only minor scoring or less.

I have had two C2s, a C4, C4S and a Turbo. I'd like a GT3 one day.

[gareth h]

nickpan said:

You'll be in and out of a 996 Turbo in 12 months coming from a TVR.

I'd suggest a "sorted" 996 C4S with PSE at the price point you've specified - with a borescope at point of sale to confirm the cylinders have only minor scoring or less.

I have had two C2s, a C4, C4S and a Turbo. I'd like a GT3 one day.

Interesting, why is a C4S a better car than the turbo?

[g7jhp]

A 996 C4S looks nice it has the turbo body and the unique rear full length rear reflector.

The 996 turbo is miles ahead on performance and more importantly engine reliability.

If you don't buy a turbo, buy a manual 996 C2 coupe which will be light, nibble and cheaper to run.