larry47us

Just had a visit with my mechanic. He echos what you guys have been suggesting, that I get myself into a 996TT. He likes the Tip, saying that it is faster than the 6 speed, but he agrees with me that it is more fun to drive the stick - more active involvement in making the car work.

He commented that the TT doesn't fall victim to any of the IMS/RMS issues that crop up from time to time on the NA cars. So, he has a number of customers that have 2001 - 2003 TT's that are on the market, and he's going to get back to me in the next day or so with his options. Interestingly, he also has a 997 customer that blew an engine - it was replaced under warranty by Porsche. That car is for sale as well. Not sure of the year/mileage, but with a new Porsche engine, it's like a new car. He's going to check on that as well.

So, I am on the hunt. Should be able to find something in the next week or so. In the meantime, I have a packet of paperwork to fill out and send back to the insurance company.

larry

CWhaley

You are in a better place now and will be happier with whatever your final selection might be.

Keep the faith

MetBlk 911

You're a lucky bastard. From a nightmare to a dream. Those that think a car is a depreciating asset need to insure their cars through the company you use apparently.

If you'll excuse me, my Porsche and I have a date with the front end of an 18 wheeler. Daddy needs a new toy.

Ray S

Larry, just an FYI. The 997 turbo tip is quicker than the manual, however on the 996 turbo that's not the case (the 6 speed is quicker). IMHO, the 6 speed manual is the way to go on a 996TT.

mikes_996

here's a nice one in sf... not bad price at all!!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2180702388.html

DreamCarrera

+1

996TT Tip is not quicker than the 996TT manual. Ray is correct that this applies to the 997TT Tip vs. manual cars.

Having said that, I wouldn't kick a 996TT Tip out of my garage for leaking oil.

LVDell

Re: the Turbo

Tip is slower than Manual in 996
PDK is faster than Manual in the 997

Key here is Tip and PDK are NOT the same thing.

Regardless, I would choose the Manual over the PDK.

DreamCarrera

Certainly the 997TT PDK is quicker than the manual, but the 997TT Tip is also faster 0-60mph than the 997TT manual.

LVDell

So you're saying there is a 997 Turbo available in 3 gearboxes? (PDK, Tip, and Manual)

edit...nevermind. I just realized you are probably talking about the 07/08/09 Turbo that came in Tip and then the 10/11 that came in PDK

DreamCarrera

No. The newer 997TTs are only available with PDK or manual.

Before the intro. of PDK the 997TT was available with a Tip. These Tip 997TTs were quicker 0-60mph than the manual equipped cars. There are 997TT Tips out there, trust me.

Ray S

A minor clarification Dell. The 997.1 turbo was offered with the Tiptronic transmission. The tip with that car (according to Porsche) was faster than the manual (this is the only Tip model Porsche produced in which the tip accelerated quicker than the manual the the best of my knowledge). The 997.2 turbo was offered with the PDK (the tip is no longer offered - good riddance IMHO) and again according to Porsche the PDK is quicker than the manual.

DreamCarrera

We are not talking about new cars here. They are not in the OPs budget.

LVDell

Already changed my post after I realized what y'all were probably referring to.

Ray S

Opps, DreamCarrera beat me to it.....

LVDell

Got it. Late to the party and didn't want to read through the entire thread. Back to the sidelines............