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      09-17-2008, 03:34 PM   #23
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+ 1 on running a 911tt as a 2nd car.

As a daily driver as the costs are prohibitive.

Doesn't matter what some members on this forum may say, 911tt running costs are MUCH higher than for the 135i.

Unless they've put their money where their mouth is, I say don't listen to them.

Googling it & posting how cheap the costs are prove nothing except that they know how to use the internet.

To the OP:

If you're serious about it, go to your local Porsche Indy & ask them to estimate the running costs over the time period you're planning to keep the car.

Maintenance costs can vary widely depending on geography so you'll get a real world cost for your situation.

That way you don't have to take my or anyone else on this forum's word.

Whilst you're there, get an inspection.

These cars can wear their parts quickly.

It's not so much the main mechanical bits but the bits that hold them together.

Brakes, tires, pads, suspension (bushes, arms & links), belts, gaskets, pumps etc. etc. etc.

If you get a good Warranty at a reasonable cost do it.

I know it's all common sense stuff, but it's easy to fall in love once you've driven it & forget about the details!

As a side note:

In the UK, my local Indy cost more than a Porsche dealer that was a 2 hr drive away.

So using a good Porsche dealer is not as 'nuts' as some people may make out.


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