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80k or 120k with Hartech
- Thread starter Jonny996
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Are you referring to a 996, I guess you are from your user name. There's a lot of other points to take into account, however a FULL Hartech rebuild will give you piece of mind and should future proof your engine.
At 120k other components may need some work if not already completed. Then there's the general wear and tear such as stone chips, suspension bushes, coolant pipes which will need replacing at some stage.
You may get more meaningful answers if you are able to post a link to your advertisement if they exist, or post your desired specification . Finding one exactly as you want might be a drawn out affair.
Whatever you go for, get it PPI'd as a number of small jobs can run son add up to big bills.
Best of luck with your search.
At 120k other components may need some work if not already completed. Then there's the general wear and tear such as stone chips, suspension bushes, coolant pipes which will need replacing at some stage.
You may get more meaningful answers if you are able to post a link to your advertisement if they exist, or post your desired specification . Finding one exactly as you want might be a drawn out affair.
Whatever you go for, get it PPI'd as a number of small jobs can run son add up to big bills.
Best of luck with your search.
I think it's fair to say that although lower mileage cars are often seen as more attractive/valuable/easier to sell etc, it's not a measure of quality.
All things being equal (identical cars) they'll both have suffered the usual age-related deterioration of components, and many common issues aren't related to mileage as such.
The 80k car could be coming up for a load of work and the 120k car may have just been fettled - suspension, clutch, tyres, brakes etc. Likewise not all recorded miles are the same - there's a difference between a 30/40 mile daily motorway/A-road commute and a 10/20 mile hoon once a week.
Buy on condition if you're keeping I would say. And despite the rebuild I would pay to have both cars inspected for peace of mind.
All things being equal (identical cars) they'll both have suffered the usual age-related deterioration of components, and many common issues aren't related to mileage as such.
The 80k car could be coming up for a load of work and the 120k car may have just been fettled - suspension, clutch, tyres, brakes etc. Likewise not all recorded miles are the same - there's a difference between a 30/40 mile daily motorway/A-road commute and a 10/20 mile hoon once a week.
Buy on condition if you're keeping I would say. And despite the rebuild I would pay to have both cars inspected for peace of mind.
Martin996RSR
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Assuming that cosmetically both cars were in good condition, then I would go with the Hartech one. A £7-8000 rebuild is well worth having. £8000 buys a lot of suspension on a 996.
However, if the 80k miler was a 996.1 with the early engine i.e. dual row IMS, and the bores were free from scoring, then I'd take that one.
However, if the 80k miler was a 996.1 with the early engine i.e. dual row IMS, and the bores were free from scoring, then I'd take that one.
The 80k car is £3k more & will need inspection, the 120k car is from a trusted source , the Indy I use who would inspect any car for me recommended it to me & I know it's had work done as he done it.
I think I know the one to go for but just want to make sure loyalty isn't clouding my judgment
I think I know the one to go for but just want to make sure loyalty isn't clouding my judgment
apollokre1d
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Jonny996 said:
So your Indy sent the car to Hartec for the rebuild? Was it a full rebuild? If so I would go with that car no question.
Martin996RSR
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With a £3k difference in price I would go for the Hartech rebuilt car in a heartbeat. It's worth finding out what was done. If that information isn't readily available from the vendor then just contact Hartech and tell them the reg and they'll be able to tell you what was done. The idea being to know whether the car went to Hartech for just a timing chain guide replacement, or whether it's had the full rebuild with new bearings, liners, etc.
What year/spec are the cars?
What year/spec are the cars?
What did the rebuild involve though? Was it a thorough and complete rebuild?
My 128k 3.4 has never had or needed a rebuild....there was one on here unopened on 300k. You might be able to run the 80k for 100k more without needing a rebuild...
However I would be inclined to go for the hartech car anyway if it was a complete thorough build. Mileage is only one indicator of condition - if its been to Hartech then no expense has likely been spared.
Of course I'd have to view both cars. Check carefully for rust, early 996s are now corroding.
My 128k 3.4 has never had or needed a rebuild....there was one on here unopened on 300k. You might be able to run the 80k for 100k more without needing a rebuild...
However I would be inclined to go for the hartech car anyway if it was a complete thorough build. Mileage is only one indicator of condition - if its been to Hartech then no expense has likely been spared.
Of course I'd have to view both cars. Check carefully for rust, early 996s are now corroding.
OK, more info on 120k car. It just had new IMS, clutch & flywheel fitted, then unfortunately it started mixing oil & water in 1 bank. It is being sent to Hartech to get both banks sorted, so not a full rebuild but still some good work being done to it. I've seen the car & it's immaculate but obviously not driven it yet, as for service history I never got chance to look at it yet but it does have a very large detailed folder of all receipts etc so I am assuming it will be to schedule but will check.
Think this is the one for me 😀, I am thinking of getting the manafold bolts changed while the engine is out for Hartech work, is there anything else I should be looking to get done while engine is out.
Think this is the one for me 😀, I am thinking of getting the manafold bolts changed while the engine is out for Hartech work, is there anything else I should be looking to get done while engine is out.
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