Considering 996 Purchase
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Considering 996 Purchase
Folks,
I've had an 86 944 Turbo for quite some time and do love it, but have always wanted a convertible. I'm considering a 1999 996 cabriolet but wanted to see if any current 996 owners out there own or have owned a 944 turbo and can compare the experiences of owning both cars. Any advice with what to look for in a used 996 would be greatly appreciated.
I've had an 86 944 Turbo for quite some time and do love it, but have always wanted a convertible. I'm considering a 1999 996 cabriolet but wanted to see if any current 996 owners out there own or have owned a 944 turbo and can compare the experiences of owning both cars. Any advice with what to look for in a used 996 would be greatly appreciated.
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I had an '88 944 turbo for about 7 years.
I have a 996 coupe, so I can't comment on
the cab.
The 996 has a much friendlier torque curve
with no turbo lag. You lose the
sudden turbo rush, but the 996 is a much
easier car to drive in day-to-day traffic.
The 996 brakes are better. The steering
is somewhat better. You will notice the
rear-end weight bias of the 996. Obviously
the 996 has a lot more HP (~300 vs. ~220
if I remember correctly).
I have a 996 coupe, so I can't comment on
the cab.
The 996 has a much friendlier torque curve
with no turbo lag. You lose the
sudden turbo rush, but the 996 is a much
easier car to drive in day-to-day traffic.
The 996 brakes are better. The steering
is somewhat better. You will notice the
rear-end weight bias of the 996. Obviously
the 996 has a lot more HP (~300 vs. ~220
if I remember correctly).
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