wross996tt

Are you nuts...TT all the way! No question about it!

Truble10

I think you need to drive both. My neighbor traded his 02 996tt for a 997S and he says the 997 is better in every way, shape and form. He is a Porsche guy and I respect his opinion but happen to disagree. There is no way I could go from a turbo to a NA with so much less HP.

The only two things would make me want a newer 997S over my 02 996TT
1. Style - I hate the 996 interior compared to the 997
2. Warranty

Two different cars, two diffent guys but we are both happy.

Truble10

Unless you finance or lease the vehicle, I lease. I don't pay cash for a depreciating asset. I prefer to pay out a little at a time, save on the taxes and invest in something that will provide a return. Money will be significantly cheaper on a newer vehicle.

yemenmocha

I like the interior and exterior design of the 997 much better though, and I'm told that the 0-100 times are very close to the 996tt (identical for 0-60?). If that's waaay off then I need to know.

Also, everyone tells me the NA engine will be better for long term use. I plan to keep the car for a long time and rack up the miles as a DD. I'm not concerned about resale since I'll drive it into the ground, and then some. Won't the 996tt be much more expensive for this?

1AS

If you drive them "into the ground", both will be worth very little, so your total loss is dependent on purchase price. In year 1, you will certainly have more depreciation with the new car.
The tt engine is not commonly afflicted with RMS issues, and in the long run may be less trouble. Whether you wear out a clutch depends on how often you traumatize the drivetrain.
0-100 is not a reflection of the cars in highway driving, passing power in the upper gears is the issue. Here the tt excels.
The benefit of the 997 in Arizona is that you can delete about 150 lbs. by having rwd vs awd.
To me, the option is a tt vs a GT2, not a 997, particularly if you can get a certified car. AS

Jeremy B

Hey guys, again thanks so much for all the info, the more everyone writes the more I learn and new points come to mind, one more question though, does anyone work on their TT996 themselves? From the NA996 board looks like alot of people do and they say they are fairly straight forward to work on. Can an average home garage mechanic do alot of the maintenance on the TT996, or is very much required, seems like most of the newer porsches these days are very reliable.

Dr. Jeremy B

Shark

I don't know who is telling you this crap, but you need to search for the facts.

Truble10

I agree with your depreciation comment. An 01 or 02 996 tt probably represents the best cash buy for a vehicle right now. It is a lot of car for $65K-$75K and your downside depreciation wise is limited versus buying one new.

I also agree with the AWD comment. Being in AZ I wish my 996 was RWD.

The other issue then becomes how much a warranty is worth. I love driving to the dealer, getting a loaner and having them fix the car without having to pay for it.

cgeorgan

I dunno, I look at it a different way with regards to 996 TT owners and the 997...

Moving from the artificially aspirated TT engine to the NA 997 version encompasess two very different cars. Of course, I'm sure there are very material and functional differences between the 997 and the 996TT...most of which are neatly summarized on the window sticker.

Here's how I see it - Porsche has given 996TT owners a new option...in the form of the Cayman. Here we are - and I'm speaking for those who like the 996 platform - engine, interior, exterior, etc...but want something "different". If I have to go for a NA engine, why not give the Cayman a try? Is the 997 THAT much better?

Interested in thoughts. I tried to drive a Cayman, but was visiting a dealer out of town and he wouldn't let me near it (different story).

Woodster

I drove a 997 S, nice car...but so is my wife's Allroad.

Go turbo and enter the performance world!!
from the bible: read it and understand it (www.einszweidrei.de)
0-100 km (62 mph) 0-160 km (99.2 mph)
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2005 997 S (3.8) 4.7 10.5
2001 TT (420 PS) 4.0 8.9
2003 X-50 3.9 8.4

Now, most of us "savy Rennlisters" have had our cars "chipped and Exhaust, etc."
which makes our k-16 cars slightly faster than an X-50, so now please go educate the
uniformed and throw out the bull**** 3 point whatever that C&D or Road and Track
ran--it will never be duplicated.
Both great cars, but do not confuse the acceleration cababilities!

MK

omega

have never driven a na p car turbo 76, 86, and now a 01 tt. the only na cars where old friends who now have turbos,where have all the na cars gone i can see them in my rear view