# P-car people... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 18, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629 "2016-02-18T10:49:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/1 "2016-02-18T10:49:15Z")
Just wondering if anyone can give me some quick info related to a 2001 Turbo. The vehicle in question is relatively low mileage (30k), 6 speed and appears pristine. I have done a little bit of Internet research, but was hoping someone (walker) could give me some insight into what to look for, and what to expect maintenance wise. I know IMS isn’t an issue on the T cars… thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/2 "2016-02-18T11:34:47Z")
2nd gear pop out issue spoiler hydraulics clutch accumulator failure Overall they are known to be pretty solid :tup: ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/3 "2016-02-18T11:38:52Z")
whatever you do I would without a doubt have an **independent** Porsche shop do a PPI. they typically range from $250-$500 but are FAR more detailed than just going to the average dealer for one. just off the top of my head these are the things I would be on the lookout for 2nd gear popout type 1 and type 2 over revs slave cylinder and accumulator misfires caused by original spark plugs and cracked coil packs brittle coolant overflow bottle leaky radiators (3 of them up front) failed/failing hydraulic spoiler rams I would certainly also like to see a paper trail for the car as far as service records too. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/4 "2016-02-18T12:31:50Z")
I can’t believe they count and store different types of over revs. kinda sweet. ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/5 "2016-02-18T12:35:56Z")
:tup: thanks for the input. Here’s a link to the for sale ad: [http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1791086.html](http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1791086.html) ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/6 "2016-02-18T14:21:40Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > I can’t believe they count and store different types of over revs. kinda sweet. Type 1 on a stock 996tt are ignitions in the range of 6750 and roughly 7250rpm. Type 2 on a stock 996tt are ignitions in excess of 7250rpm even though some may argue that its closer over 7000rpm. these numbers can be skewed a bit once the car is flashed and the rev limiter is actually brought up from the stock setting. > [@vq30de](#): > > :tup: > > thanks for the input. Here’s a link to the for sale ad: > > [http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1791086.html](http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1791086.html) dont get me wrong its a nice car for sure BUT $47k? 1. its a 2001 which came with no glove box and is “notorious” for the 2nd gear pop out issue… 2. its black so its not really a “rare” color for this car. 3. it isn’t a very heavily optioned example. (also the glorious x50 package wasn’t available in 2001) I think you can find an example that is just as clean with some nice aftermarket mods already done for about $5k less. the best idea IMO would be to keep saving a bit more for a 997tt again this is just my opinion but if you MUST have this exact car then go for it! It does look REALLY clean ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/7 "2016-02-18T17:40:28Z")
These cars are not desired by Porsche aficionados so keep in mind the car will plummet in value with a few more miles on it. If you are cool with that and don’t mind the non911 headlights then go ahead and buy it. 😉 If I had to buy one, I would beat the Hell out of this one… 🙂 [http://www.thomasclassics.com/web/used/Porsche-911-Turbo-Tech-Art-EPL750-2001-Akron-Ohio/15358000/](http://www.thomasclassics.com/web/used/Porsche-911-Turbo-Tech-Art-EPL750-2001-Akron-Ohio/15358000/) ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/8 "2016-02-19T05:08:38Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > These cars are not desired by Porsche aficionados so keep in mind the car will plummet in value with a few more miles on it. If you are cool with that and don’t mind the non911 headlights then go ahead and buy it. 😉 > > If I had to buy one, I would beat the Hell out of this one… 🙂 > > [http://www.thomasclassics.com/web/used/Porsche-911-Turbo-Tech-Art-EPL750-2001-Akron-Ohio/15358000/](http://www.thomasclassics.com/web/used/Porsche-911-Turbo-Tech-Art-EPL750-2001-Akron-Ohio/15358000/) I can’t be the only one that thinks Tech Art stuff looks like complete dog shit??? Maybe I’m weird but I think 996’s look fantastic with the stock twist wheels and no stick on body kit garbage. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/9 "2016-02-19T05:18:00Z")
^I agree, the tech art shit is early 2000s cool. I think the 996TTs have been holding value well, if anything they have gone up a bit in the past. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/10 "2016-02-19T05:19:27Z")
996s are ugly no matter what, I just said I would beat on it. It is probably pretty quick. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/11 "2016-02-19T09:08:41Z")
i think the best setup on these cars is a GT2 front end with a GT3-RS style rear wing (which was the exact setup i had on my car) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/XwalkerX1/ocean_zpsf91375b1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/XwalkerX1/ocean_zpsf91375b1.jpg) or maybe for the more subtle approach just a nice Strosek top wing. Strosek rear upper wing: ![http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/edwinlau32/Precision/p-car10.jpg](http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/edwinlau32/Precision/p-car10.jpg) i actually would have to agree that these cars did a slight uptick in value but will also NEVER get that high in value because it will always be overshadowed by the 997tt. i still think these are a fantastic bargain for someone in the $35k-$40k market. also dont be scared to actually drive it. i let mine sit for too many years before i actually daily drove it and i regret that. i used to love blasting on ramps with it ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/12 "2016-02-19T10:13:13Z")
I support the bike rack on the roof ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/13 "2016-02-19T10:16:54Z")
Walker said it all. Car looks very clean, just quite a bit over priced. I wouldn’t pay over $41k for a 2001 in black but that’s just me. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/14 "2016-02-19T11:30:52Z")
I’d find one with just a touch less “pedigree” and dog the shit out of it and enjoy the car instead of rubbing the leather with tiger seamen from Bengladesh. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/15 "2016-02-19T11:43:27Z")
I dunno, I liked the 996tt. @vq30de is like Andre the Giant though so I’d be first worried about fitting in the damn thing, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/16 "2016-02-19T12:49:34Z")
Basically what walker said. Looks like a nice car but priced near the top of the market for a non x50 car. If you really like it then go for it but there are better deals out there. I would suggest to buy one from an enthusiast with a few simple mods and known maintenance records. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/17 "2016-02-19T20:29:45Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I dunno, I liked the 996tt. @**[vq30de](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=34)** is like Andre the Giant though so I’d be first worried about fitting in the damn thing, lol. i think he will be fine. Big-e sat comfortably in my 996 and he is 6’6" / 300lbs… ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/18 "2016-02-22T09:55:43Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > [https://youtu.be/vxqVHxvbM7w](https://youtu.be/vxqVHxvbM7w) so that’s what extreme constipation in a Porsche looks like… ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/19 "2016-02-22T10:05:17Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I dunno, I liked the 996tt. @**[vq30de](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=34)** is like Andre the Giant though so I’d be first worried about fitting in the damn thing, lol. If my tall lanky ass fit in one, and comfortably at that, I can’t see many people not. Unless this cat is from an African tribe or something ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629/20 "2016-02-22T18:46:10Z")
It is getting in and out that sucks. When your ass is 12" off the ground but your knees are 24" it gets weird… especially when you get old like me. 🙂 I may only buy sedans from now on… Old Wheel Drifter. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/p-car-people/273629.md?page=2)