991.1 and 991.2 GT3 Costs
03-06-2024, 01:14 PM
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991.1 and 991.2 GT3 Costs
Hi guys, i'm at the point I typically consider responsible for buying a car; can afford it 2x as we all joke about.
I'm trying to budget out what I might end up spending in a worst case scenario if I buy a 991 or 991.2 GT3.
Plan to spend 130-150k to purchase, and I was guessing $60k worse case scenario if I blow the engine and need PDK repair/replace (budgeting around 25-30k each for those possible events).
Anyone have some anecdotal advice on the most cost effective way people have been handling those two problems?
My only concern is parts availability but it seems there were a ton of 991 gt3s produced and i've read some about private shops finally doing work on the PDK and engines now that waranty is expiring.
I'm trying to budget out what I might end up spending in a worst case scenario if I buy a 991 or 991.2 GT3.
Plan to spend 130-150k to purchase, and I was guessing $60k worse case scenario if I blow the engine and need PDK repair/replace (budgeting around 25-30k each for those possible events).
Anyone have some anecdotal advice on the most cost effective way people have been handling those two problems?
My only concern is parts availability but it seems there were a ton of 991 gt3s produced and i've read some about private shops finally doing work on the PDK and engines now that waranty is expiring.
03-06-2024, 01:46 PM
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Hi guys, i'm at the point I typically consider responsible for buying a car; can afford it 2x as we all joke about.
I'm trying to budget out what I might end up spending in a worst case scenario if I buy a 991 or 991.2 GT3.
Plan to spend 130-150k to purchase, and I was guessing $60k worse case scenario if I blow the engine and need PDK repair/replace (budgeting around 25-30k each for those possible events).
Anyone have some anecdotal advice on the most cost effective way people have been handling those two problems?
My only concern is parts availability but it seems there were a ton of 991 gt3s produced and i've read some about private shops finally doing work on the PDK and engines now that waranty is expiring.
I'm trying to budget out what I might end up spending in a worst case scenario if I buy a 991 or 991.2 GT3.
Plan to spend 130-150k to purchase, and I was guessing $60k worse case scenario if I blow the engine and need PDK repair/replace (budgeting around 25-30k each for those possible events).
Anyone have some anecdotal advice on the most cost effective way people have been handling those two problems?
My only concern is parts availability but it seems there were a ton of 991 gt3s produced and i've read some about private shops finally doing work on the PDK and engines now that waranty is expiring.
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03-06-2024, 01:48 PM
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Is the .2 considered that much more reliable? Thanks for the advice btw.
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03-06-2024, 01:59 PM
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A .2 at $150k? 
Save up for a .2
To put things in perspective I recently purchased my 991.2 and after PPI, Transport, taxes here in PA and Porsche Platinum warranty extension for an additional 48 months I was well over $200k.
Save up for a .2 To put things in perspective I recently purchased my 991.2 and after PPI, Transport, taxes here in PA and Porsche Platinum warranty extension for an additional 48 months I was well over $200k.
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03-06-2024, 02:03 PM
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Ya .2 looks like it makes more sense.
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03-06-2024, 02:07 PM
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I'm just an interested observer and no means a Porsche insider or professional mechanic but the engine in the .2 is literally all new from the .1's 3.8L.
My sense is Porsche was not going to make the same mistake again and risk engine issues and brand reputation with their halo car. The 4L .2 motor is about as bulletproof as you're going to get in a street engine and is pretty much lifted from their cup cars as far as I know.
Plus the .2 has much better mid range torque that you can definitely feel. Better power, way more robust, host of other enhancements and it all reflects in the market value as noted above.
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03-06-2024, 02:08 PM
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Trust me in the long run it’s just a better decision. Look for one with existing CPO “In Tact” like mine had that was one of my requirements. They carry a higher premium but I can tell you when I had my PPI done they found a leak at the crank feed oil line which is common and that was $3k to fix and was covered 100% under the CPO. Good luck with your search.
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03-06-2024, 02:35 PM
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I'm just an interested observer and no means a Porsche insider or professional mechanic but the engine in the .2 is literally all new from the .1's 3.8L.
My sense is Porsche was not going to make the same mistake again and risk engine issues and brand reputation with their halo car. The 4L .2 motor is about as bulletproof as you're going to get in a street engine and is pretty much lifted from their cup cars as far as I know.
Plus the .2 has much better mid range torque that you can definitely feel. Better power, way more robust, host of other enhancements and it all reflects in the market value as noted above.
My sense is Porsche was not going to make the same mistake again and risk engine issues and brand reputation with their halo car. The 4L .2 motor is about as bulletproof as you're going to get in a street engine and is pretty much lifted from their cup cars as far as I know.
Plus the .2 has much better mid range torque that you can definitely feel. Better power, way more robust, host of other enhancements and it all reflects in the market value as noted above.
03-06-2024, 03:11 PM
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I don't want to disparage the .1 generation as I had one for many years and will always be a big fan. But at this current point in time in 2024 I wouldn't touch one, even with a reliable G6. There's looming uncertainty around the end-date of the warranty expiration and I'm personally to risk averse to deal with the lowering tide which that will bring... Hell, it's why I sold mine 2 years ago. After things shake out? for sure, would consider but not in the final year.
In your shoes, I'd hang on to the money or buy a different 911 and see how things go for the .1 in the next year or so. Or of course, extend the budget for a .2 which is a no-brainer if you can.
In your shoes, I'd hang on to the money or buy a different 911 and see how things go for the .1 in the next year or so. Or of course, extend the budget for a .2 which is a no-brainer if you can.
03-06-2024, 03:18 PM
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As others have mentioned...CPO .2 is the way to go. Took delivery of mine about a month ago and had my first track event this past weekend at VIR. Car is an absolute beast on track. Drives amazing, confidence inspiring, and sounds awesome all the way up to the redline.
03-06-2024, 03:33 PM
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03-06-2024, 04:12 PM
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What .2s having similar issues to all the problems clearly documented with the .1 including the new G6? Enlighten us
