Is the 997 that much better than the 996?
06-09-2010, 04:36 PM
#16
The front headlight look better and that's about it 
Instead of 997, I'd put my money on an 04 GT3 ! at least you got a real bulletproof over-engineered car, like ALL porsche SHOULD HAVE been ! Unless you want plush ride of course...
Instead of 997, I'd put my money on an 04 GT3 ! at least you got a real bulletproof over-engineered car, like ALL porsche SHOULD HAVE been ! Unless you want plush ride of course...
06-09-2010, 06:21 PM
#21
Nordschleife Master
Depends on what you want. Me? I decided on the 996 but my case is a little different. I was looking at 997C2S versus 996 Turbo. I gave myself a budget cap of 60K. The Turbo won hands down. For the money that and 06-07 C2S was commanding I was able to look at 02-05 Turbos and if the interior doesn't bother you (I don't give a rats @ss about the interior) then the 996 is a great buy. If you are looking at a budget of 40K then you should really give the 05C2 a shot.
06-09-2010, 06:21 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
996 better than a 997?
"Maybe I’m turning into one of those air-cooled guys who never really felt at ease with a newer model. But the 996, from memory, definitely felt a bit more chuckable, a little more svelte and generally lighter and more playful. More of a sports car, while the 997 feels more of a GT in the Aston / Mercedes / BMW / Audi / Jaguar mode. A sort of generic fast car in a Porsche 911 shape if that makes sense.
Am I off my rocker going back or should I just give the 997 more time. Would I be the first to go back from a 997 to a 996?"
Issue 61 Total 911
"Maybe I’m turning into one of those air-cooled guys who never really felt at ease with a newer model. But the 996, from memory, definitely felt a bit more chuckable, a little more svelte and generally lighter and more playful. More of a sports car, while the 997 feels more of a GT in the Aston / Mercedes / BMW / Audi / Jaguar mode. A sort of generic fast car in a Porsche 911 shape if that makes sense.
Am I off my rocker going back or should I just give the 997 more time. Would I be the first to go back from a 997 to a 996?"
Issue 61 Total 911
06-09-2010, 06:24 PM
#23
Nordschleife Master
You're not off your rocker Chris 
Think of the 997 as a 996 with a serious facelift inside and out. Sure there are many "changes" but the fact remains it is still a M96 motor/gearbox and that is where the heart and soul of these cars is. So.....do you want to have the facelift for another 10K is what you have to ask yourself.
Think of the 997 as a 996 with a serious facelift inside and out. Sure there are many "changes" but the fact remains it is still a M96 motor/gearbox and that is where the heart and soul of these cars is. So.....do you want to have the facelift for another 10K is what you have to ask yourself.
06-09-2010, 08:49 PM
#26
Rennlist Member
06-09-2010, 09:30 PM
#27
Instructor
+1 on this.
i got a 2002 c4s and put in $6k mods - most expensive was coilovers. stock suspension too soft.
what ever car you settle on, get a PPI. it is worth every cent!!
once you get it, get thee to a driver ed event. this is the only way you can see what the car can do.
life begins >5k rpm
Surfer161
i got a 2002 c4s and put in $6k mods - most expensive was coilovers. stock suspension too soft.
what ever car you settle on, get a PPI. it is worth every cent!!
once you get it, get thee to a driver ed event. this is the only way you can see what the car can do.
life begins >5k rpm
Surfer161
06-09-2010, 09:51 PM
#30
Rennlist Member
Agreed on the PPI, a must do, should it be a 996 or 997... I went to Park Place Porsche this afternoon with my friend to have a PPI done on a 06 997 with only 22K miles and they found a RMS leak, what a surprise huh? Luckily the car still has 1 month left of factory warranty so it will be replaced for free. The other issue found was an inop horn, but who cares about that, I have never used mine yet and I am not sure if mine even works, Oops... I think that is the best $199 that he spent on this car. Good-luck with your decision.