glenn in encinitas

While I saw the post with the 997 turbos testing in LA, I also know that you all are waaaaay ahead of me in the deposit line to acquire a new one and I'd be lucky to get one near MSRP by the end of 2008. That leads me to the question of whether it makes any sense to buy a new 996 now? I'm in no need for a new toy, but God that car has gotten under my skin!

Thanks for the en/dis-couragement.

RT7

Why not get a used 996TT while you're waiting for 997TT.

Superfans

996tt is a already a very fast and nice car. The question is would the 997tt be a lot more expensive? If money is not an issue for you, then it wouldn't be a bad idea to enjoy a 996tt for now while waiting for a 997tt.

GBG

I was in a similar dilemma at the beginning of the year. I decided to do the following: I bought a loaded '04 996TT Cab about 6 months ago (it had about 2500 mi, which is really nothing) and saved the first year of depreciation ($20k). I will keep it until the 997tt Cab arrives (which is probably the 2d or 3d production year of the 997tt coupe, which I figure lands me in about 2009). So, I have nearly new 996TT for a good price AND in about 4 years I'll step up tp the 997tt.

GBG

clubrcr

If you really felt the urge to buy a 997tt, I bet you could find some place that you would be that far down on the list. I agree with some of the other posts, I think you could pick up a low mile 996tt and drive it for a year and then but a 997tt. I am sure the introduction of the 997tt will be hot for a period of time and then the prices will cool off. I don't think I would buy a new 996tt right before a model change, unless you plan of keeping it for a while.

clubrcr

Sorry, I was trying to say you "wouldn't" be that far down on the list.

greyghost

Find a gently used one and save lots of money that you can spend on modifications.

Dr. T

Exactly.......you may find you're in no hurry to change once the 997TT arrives.

glenn in encinitas

Thanks for the common-sense input. Any bets on the base engine for the 997tt? Will it be the 997's or will it be the GT-based block???

ColorChange

I agree, gently used.

msindi

i doubt there will be huge lists or premiums for the 997TT esp. if they build them in the same quantities as 996 TTs

docjackson1

i agree with the previous posters-i would buy a low mileage 03 or newer car, for under 100k. i really love mine-my biggest decision is what to do with mine-my 03 comes off lease in 8 months, i will have 39k miles on it at that time and my buy back will be 79k. i could never afford a new 997tt and i really am tempted just to buy it at lease end. what would you guys do? i use mine as daily 4 season transportation in the northeast.

gr8330

Sounds like I made a big mistake, in the eyes of some here, but I don’t regret buying a new tt. I will break it in the way I want to and know the history of the car from day one. I felt like your feeling and I bought it. Good luck on your decision

docjackson1

mike-you didn't make a mistake-you liked the car, and you bought it. i agree with you, you break it in, etc. buying a lightly used one might be more cost effective, but if you have the money for a new one, why not get one?

TT Surgeon

I would try and make a deal forit, p dealers have an incentive program from PAG to retain these cars and customers, they(Porsche financial) can offer the dealer the car at market value pricing(mvp), as opposed to residual value, 80% of dealers will pass that deal onto you and retain a customer and avoid auction.
It makes sense in some situations to buy a car off lease, others not. Porsches and the emotional attachment is a big factor, as are certain company perks. Some corps/practices lease the cars for you, you can buy it at the end (if it's a special car), you've essentially gotten a new porsche for half price, and you're the only one whose ever driven/farted /eaten in the car. Not for everybody, not for all cars.