Should I drive this 996?
07-17-2024 | 06:36 PM
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07-18-2024 | 04:14 PM
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I went from daily driving a highly modified BMW 135i to my 996 back in 2017.
I decided to keep both.
After several months of just sitting in the driveway, I sold the 135i.
The 320hp 996 was much more fun than 450+ hp 135i.
Now the 996 is closer to the 135i HP and it's even more fun.
I decided to keep both.
After several months of just sitting in the driveway, I sold the 135i.
The 320hp 996 was much more fun than 450+ hp 135i.
Now the 996 is closer to the 135i HP and it's even more fun.
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07-20-2024 | 01:05 PM
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I went from daily driving a highly modified BMW 135i to my 996 back in 2017.
I decided to keep both.
After several months of just sitting in the driveway, I sold the 135i.
The 320hp 996 was much more fun than 450+ hp 135i.
Now the 996 is closer to the 135i HP and it's even more fun.
I decided to keep both.
After several months of just sitting in the driveway, I sold the 135i.
The 320hp 996 was much more fun than 450+ hp 135i.
Now the 996 is closer to the 135i HP and it's even more fun.
I may get a 135i to play with in the future though.
07-20-2024 | 03:17 PM
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Yes, my 135i was faster, but the 996 is more fun.
It’s even more fun now with the new motor.
The N54 is a great motor that is easy to mod for lots more power.
But the constant electrical issues prompted me to buy the 996.
I think about getting another 135i occasionally, and then remember all of the issues I had.
The 135i was towed home 6 times in 2 years of ownership.
Three times on a freeway it died while driving and failed to restart.
I got tired of weird electrical issues.
It’s even more fun now with the new motor.
The N54 is a great motor that is easy to mod for lots more power.
But the constant electrical issues prompted me to buy the 996.
I think about getting another 135i occasionally, and then remember all of the issues I had.
The 135i was towed home 6 times in 2 years of ownership.
Three times on a freeway it died while driving and failed to restart.
I got tired of weird electrical issues.
Last edited by TexSquirrel; 07-20-2024 at 03:21 PM.
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