997 Carrera S vs. 996?
01-23-2006, 02:18 PM
#16
Racer
Originally Posted by nycebo
It's not the speed, per se. It's the way the power is laid out. I drove a Boxster S for 5 years and know the car in and out. It's a wonderful car. Great handling. Fun. A blast in the sun on a day at the beach. BUT, the 911 really does feel spectacularly different. The steering feels heavier and more reliable on the road. The engine doesn't need to rev at all to get you moving, unlike the Boxster. It's a 'feel' thing more than anything else.
Anyway, not to hijack the 996 vs. 997S thread. As for that discussion, it would only come down to budget for me. Your talking 10s of thousands of dollars apart in cost. Is it worth it? Is that what your asking? Only you can know by driving them both and seeing what you think you are getting. But, if you go used, i'd really recommend CPO. Ask Bob. He'll surely agree with this line of thinking from now on.
Anyway, not to hijack the 996 vs. 997S thread. As for that discussion, it would only come down to budget for me. Your talking 10s of thousands of dollars apart in cost. Is it worth it? Is that what your asking? Only you can know by driving them both and seeing what you think you are getting. But, if you go used, i'd really recommend CPO. Ask Bob. He'll surely agree with this line of thinking from now on.
01-23-2006, 05:59 PM
#18
Originally Posted by SPR
I thought the S denoted that it came with the x51-
X-51 is available for 3.8L cars, but is said to be "back-ordered" (for lack of a better term).
01-24-2006, 01:44 PM
#20
Originally Posted by SPR
Ah yes, I forgot that the displacement was different. Thanks- What is the output with the x51?
01-24-2006, 01:53 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by SPR
What is the output with the x51?
Here's the link so you can read it in detail:
http://www.excellence-mag.com/art1/art1p1.html
