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Old 03-23-2016, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by varsorama
My dad has a 2007 Targa 4S and while the interior is beautiful, I prefer driving my 996. It's more nimble, simpler (less gizmos), and just feels more raw. I would never buy a Porsche 911 as a "luxury car". I am more about the minimalistic approach and care more so about overall driving experience.

Plus, I don't think I could own a car without a dipstick
I have a 2002 996TT. I have no dip stick. When I jumped from the 99 996 into the turbo. Wow. I would never go back. Perhaps he should take the extra money and not go 997 but 996TT. Just sayin.
Old 03-23-2016, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ReidN
I have a 2002 996TT. I have no dip stick. When I jumped from the 99 996 into the turbo. Wow. I would never go back. Perhaps he should take the extra money and not go 997 but 996TT. Just sayin.
no dipstick and no IMS Just having some fun! Ultimately, I plan to add a 996tt to my stable. Prices are looking pretty good!
Old 03-23-2016, 03:15 PM
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997.2 Carreras S will be my next car. Huge bump in horsepower from my 2003 and the interior is something I actually like staring at... For the next few years I'll just keep loving my 2003. It's a fun car to drive and I like looking at it
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Originally Posted by Vdubjetta02
997.2 Carreras S will be my next car.
I ALMOST pulled the trigger on this one: https://riverside.porschedealer.com/...78989/info.php
Old 03-23-2016, 07:00 PM
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That's a nice car. I drove a black one lowered on PSS10's .... However it was 2x the price of my 2003 so I opted to save money and grab the 03' for now



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