I am looking at 2001 Porsche 911.It has 59000 miles , 6 speed,Dark Blue , tan interior.The dealer wants 29995.00.I am wondering what yor thoughts are on the car.Are they expensive to maintain?Any major problems with that year?
They are expensive and expensive to maintain. Look at Edmond’s.com and they have a bunch of info including how much it costs to operate, what the cost is, and where there are more of them. I recently got a 1988 Benz 560 sec for2750 with only 127k on it. There are better deals, but you have to search for them!
HOT CAR THO GOOD LUCK!!
Make SURE YOU GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!
I haven’t heard any negs on any porsche. They are built like a Volkswagen(not meant in a negative term) they are built solid, and will put on the miles without a problem. My next car will be a Porche. Expensive to maintain? Tires probably wear away pretty fast from excessive cornering type driving but I have never seen any sit in a repair garage.
The 996, as it is called in the Biz are good reliable and well built cars. They are in the 911 heritage and the 996 is an internal OEM number that people refer to more closely identify the year range. Maintenance on a non-turbocharged cars is very little. Oil changes and maybe coolant and brake fluid changes. I would find a good independent mechanic that works on 996′s and have them do the normal oil change and such.
Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) came in at $38,985 Retail with the basic options.
Edmunds (edmunds.com) came in at $30,134 Retail, $27,841 Private Party, and 25,620 Trade-In.
There are a lot of cars out there. Plenty to choose from. Do your research on line and different dealers. Try to by a Certified Used from the Dealer if you can. Counter to that you may find a real nice private party for less. Make sure you have a 3rd party inspection and have the read out the computer (ECU) for Type1 and Type 2 over-revs to see how the engine was treated by the previous owners. Ask for a printout on the Dark Blue car and see how honest they are. It doesn’t cost them much to have their tech read it out and print the page. Also, make sure the transmission does not pop out of second gear when you decelerate. That is the only real problem that comes to mind with these cars. It is a damaged synchronizer that causes the pop-out. Too many fast shifts and a little under designed synchronizer if you ask me…
There are a few good changes on the 2002, the glove box was added below the passenger air bag on the dashboard.
In 2003 Porsche went to the fiberoptic stereo system.
I own a 2001 911 Turbo, and it is really expensive if you have the work done at the dealer. Even if you put on very little miles, you have to change the oil each year at a cost of $200 per oil change. The 25k service cost $2000. So far the only major repair was the turbo valves needed to be replaced, but that was covered under warranty. The car comes with so many options, so the price you mentioned may or may not be a good deal. If it is a stripped down model, then the price is fair, but I’m sure you can find something cheaper on EBay. Having work done at the dealer keeps it’s value if you have a well documented car.
buying a Porsche is an investment. You pay a lot for the car, but will never open the hood. An article on MSN showed that Porsche has the least number of problems of all car makes. So I would say if you can afford it, go for it!
I’m assuming it’s a coupe you’re wanting to purchase. If it’s a cabriolet, headliners come loose on rear corners due to age(no biggie). As far as maintenance goes, you gotta pay to play my friend. Porsche, like everyone knows isn’t your typical kia rio….Pay attention to oil leakage from rear main seal, and make sure both front radiator fans are functional at operating temperature. Good luck.
I don’t have any personal experience with Porsches, but I think they are extremely cool and I’d get one if I were you.
ALSO, to combat the argument that it will cause you trouble, I have an account with Consumer Reports, and other than the 2007 model, the 2001 model is the most reliable 911 made recently.
So if you want cool and pretty darn reliable, go for it!
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
They are expensive and expensive to maintain. Look at Edmond’s.com and they have a bunch of info including how much it costs to operate, what the cost is, and where there are more of them. I recently got a 1988 Benz 560 sec for2750 with only 127k on it. There are better deals, but you have to search for them!
HOT CAR THO GOOD LUCK!!
Make SURE YOU GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!
I haven’t heard any negs on any porsche. They are built like a Volkswagen(not meant in a negative term) they are built solid, and will put on the miles without a problem. My next car will be a Porche. Expensive to maintain? Tires probably wear away pretty fast from excessive cornering type driving but I have never seen any sit in a repair garage.
Ahhh, built better than a Volkswagen!
The 996, as it is called in the Biz are good reliable and well built cars. They are in the 911 heritage and the 996 is an internal OEM number that people refer to more closely identify the year range. Maintenance on a non-turbocharged cars is very little. Oil changes and maybe coolant and brake fluid changes. I would find a good independent mechanic that works on 996′s and have them do the normal oil change and such.
Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) came in at $38,985 Retail with the basic options.
Edmunds (edmunds.com) came in at $30,134 Retail, $27,841 Private Party, and 25,620 Trade-In.
There are a lot of cars out there. Plenty to choose from. Do your research on line and different dealers. Try to by a Certified Used from the Dealer if you can. Counter to that you may find a real nice private party for less. Make sure you have a 3rd party inspection and have the read out the computer (ECU) for Type1 and Type 2 over-revs to see how the engine was treated by the previous owners. Ask for a printout on the Dark Blue car and see how honest they are. It doesn’t cost them much to have their tech read it out and print the page. Also, make sure the transmission does not pop out of second gear when you decelerate. That is the only real problem that comes to mind with these cars. It is a damaged synchronizer that causes the pop-out. Too many fast shifts and a little under designed synchronizer if you ask me…
There are a few good changes on the 2002, the glove box was added below the passenger air bag on the dashboard.
In 2003 Porsche went to the fiberoptic stereo system.
Good Luck!
They’re great cars. You’ll love it. It would be hard to find one that hasn’t been well maintained, but it is possible so be careful.
That is a cheap price.
They are expensive to maintain, but cheap compared to Ferrari and Lamborghini, which are their main competitors.
They are reliable cars. The most reliable German cars you can buy. They are not known for getting any common problems.
The 911 is a nice car. Very quick and fuel efficient with the Boxer 6 cylinder engine.
DUDE THATS AWESOME BUY IT THEN GIVE IT TO ME
nahh just jokin buy it and have some fun with it
I own a 2001 911 Turbo, and it is really expensive if you have the work done at the dealer. Even if you put on very little miles, you have to change the oil each year at a cost of $200 per oil change. The 25k service cost $2000. So far the only major repair was the turbo valves needed to be replaced, but that was covered under warranty. The car comes with so many options, so the price you mentioned may or may not be a good deal. If it is a stripped down model, then the price is fair, but I’m sure you can find something cheaper on EBay. Having work done at the dealer keeps it’s value if you have a well documented car.
buying a Porsche is an investment. You pay a lot for the car, but will never open the hood. An article on MSN showed that Porsche has the least number of problems of all car makes. So I would say if you can afford it, go for it!
I’m assuming it’s a coupe you’re wanting to purchase. If it’s a cabriolet, headliners come loose on rear corners due to age(no biggie). As far as maintenance goes, you gotta pay to play my friend. Porsche, like everyone knows isn’t your typical kia rio….Pay attention to oil leakage from rear main seal, and make sure both front radiator fans are functional at operating temperature. Good luck.
I guess you should also check insurance quotes for Porsche before buying one, for example here:
Such an sporty car costs a lot to insure.
I don’t have any personal experience with Porsches, but I think they are extremely cool and I’d get one if I were you.
ALSO, to combat the argument that it will cause you trouble, I have an account with Consumer Reports, and other than the 2007 model, the 2001 model is the most reliable 911 made recently.
So if you want cool and pretty darn reliable, go for it!
There ok, but youll find compared to other porsche esp. the 997 that they are heavy, slower and have lag. Plus the dash is ugly.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.