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Old 08-08-2007, 12:55 PM
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I am looking at upgrading choices are 996 special edition with power pack sports suspension, exhaust etc,, low mileage, or 996 turbo
Opinions and why that choice extremly welcome
Old 08-08-2007, 01:15 PM
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what do you have now?

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Old 08-08-2007, 01:19 PM
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Yes, what are you upgrading from. This could make a big difference. I currently have a c2 996 and when I upgrade it would be to a TT. Then probably a GT3. But if you are upgrading from a different or older model the 996 is a beautiful choice. The exhaust sound is brilliant, the acceleration pure and handling well, any curve, any time, any place!!!!
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+1 with MSU. My exact planned progression.

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next for me is TT - that rhymes, meant to be?
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Oops sorry, early 996 gaurds red with ps9 suspension
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I would suggest this upgrade:

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Old 08-08-2007, 04:48 PM
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:26 PM
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Has anyone been tracking the TT prices? Hmmmm??

lost it, I would recommend the turbo because you will always want more speed. I have had my 996 c2 for some time now and with the prices being resonable, I am leaning towards the TT upgrade.

What are you plans? Daily driver, DE events, any plans for mods?
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It looks like you can get a fairly nice TT now in the upper 50's to low 60's - nice
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TT...no question
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996 TT's are a great value, but the thing that i could never like about it is the turbo lag. The throttle response is lacking and it's not linear either, but for some people i understand that the swell of power makes it fun - just not for me.

the GT3 is insane with the latest iteration being my fav 911, but i do like the widebody of the 997 C4S.

sorry for the tangent!
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
996 TT's are a great value, but the thing that i could never like about it is the turbo lag. The throttle response is lacking and it's not linear either, but for some people i understand that the swell of power makes it fun - just not for me.

the GT3 is insane with the latest iteration being my fav 911, but i do like the widebody of the 997 C4S.

sorry for the tangent!
I think that the lag is part of its charm - IMO
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The new gt3 uses the c4 widebody platform............. It is FAT.
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
the GT3 is insane with the latest iteration being my fav 911, but i do like the widebody of the 997 C4S.

sorry for the tangent!
Drooled all over a 2006 997 C4S in Lapis Blue last week. Not impressed with the cab aspect, but that shape in Lapis Blue = WOW!

I really envy you C4S guys. While they look good on the net, they are BEAUTIFUL in person.


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