993tt vs. 997S
06-23-2006, 01:05 AM
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I went through a similar transition last fall (sold my 993C4S that I sunk a bunch of $$$ into and bought a 993TT). There isn't a day that I regret my choice.
I looked at a pretty long list: 993TT, 997S, 996TT, 996 GT3, and a 996GT2.
Of those, the 993TT and the GT3/2 were all I ended up seriously considering. You need to drive them all and see what moves you.
None of these cars (even the ones with warranties) are cheap to own. As you know all are expensive to modify and relatively impractical.
Life is short. Buy the one that makes you happy. (And test driving all the other ones isn't so bad either.)
I looked at a pretty long list: 993TT, 997S, 996TT, 996 GT3, and a 996GT2.
Of those, the 993TT and the GT3/2 were all I ended up seriously considering. You need to drive them all and see what moves you.
None of these cars (even the ones with warranties) are cheap to own. As you know all are expensive to modify and relatively impractical.
Life is short. Buy the one that makes you happy. (And test driving all the other ones isn't so bad either.)
06-23-2006, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkC4S
Life is short. Buy the one that makes you happy. (And test driving all the other ones isn't so bad either.)
06-23-2006, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo993
I'm currently driving the 997 4S with 381 hp due to the fact that my 993TT is being prepared for a Porsche exhibition. The 997 with 381 hp is a rocket, perfect car and always a good choice. But in the end it gets a little boring after a couple of days - I am waiting eagerly for the return of my 993TT
06-23-2006, 06:51 PM
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I spent a lot of seat time in a 997S at the track yesterday and honestly prefer the way my car drives. The 993tt has all the amenities for street driving that I'm interested in and much lower insurance and license costs that make up for the possible repairs required during ownership..
06-23-2006, 07:53 PM
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You should keep in mind that these 408hp cars are 10 years old now and even with low mileage, will still need a lot of maintenance. In the past year, my 38,000km car has needed a slave cylinder, an accumulator, valve cover gaskets and now lifters. It goes in for lifters when they arrive from Germany. These things add up pretty quickly so do keep that in mind, the warranty on the 997S is pretty compelling...
btw, I give no time to people who say this or that Porsche is a real Porsche. I had a 944 Turbo S that 911 snobs used to put their nose up at. It was good they did that, because it cleared the way for me to pass them! A Porsche is a Porsche unless it's a bodykit on a Fiero.
btw, I give no time to people who say this or that Porsche is a real Porsche. I had a 944 Turbo S that 911 snobs used to put their nose up at. It was good they did that, because it cleared the way for me to pass them! A Porsche is a Porsche unless it's a bodykit on a Fiero.
06-24-2006, 12:46 AM
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Lets see, 997 modular engine that has never been raced sucessfully and defies being rebuilt and is mostly a throwaway motor with a tarnished reliability history. 993tt motor, handbuilt with the ability to achieve 600 hp with factory parts, and is still the bottom end backbone of the current watercooled racemotors. Humm, Why didn't Porsche turbocharge the modular motors? It would be cheaper, yes. Answer, they wouldn't stay together for more than a minute. Suggestion, get the 997 tip.
06-24-2006, 09:27 PM
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not a real porsche -
as an owner of a 993, and a previous owner of a 928s, people used to say 928 was not a real porsche. However, 10 years ago, there was nothing better for a long cruise at 145mph - even the big fat 928 counted as a very real porsche for me (plus, I really liked that German v8 sound!)