What makes the 996TT "bullettproof"?
11-27-2008, 11:16 PM
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It's real simple... unless i could buy a 997 GT2/3 or a 997Turbo at an increadible price, i'd not buy ANY other 997 over a 996 Turbo.
It's that simple.
Mike
It's that simple.
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11-28-2008, 07:56 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum-113/
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum-141/
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turbo-forum-139/
And the website where you can configure and order your 997 (15 different models to chose from):
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11-28-2008, 10:16 AM
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This place can be brutal!
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11-28-2008, 10:50 AM
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996 interior vs 997 interior
Only because someone compared a Honda to a Porsche, IMO and many others
the 997 interior looks more like Japanese. ie flat door panels, like a 350Z, I also prefer the 996 dash and gauges over the 997. I thought the 997 interior would grow on me but, every time I return to my 996TT I like it better. Friends with
a GT2 & GT3's feel the same. Not an improvement... and I wanted it to be.
the 997 interior looks more like Japanese. ie flat door panels, like a 350Z, I also prefer the 996 dash and gauges over the 997. I thought the 997 interior would grow on me but, every time I return to my 996TT I like it better. Friends with
a GT2 & GT3's feel the same. Not an improvement... and I wanted it to be.
11-28-2008, 10:26 PM
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Here are the links to the 997 forums:
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=113
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=141
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=139
And the website where you can configure and order your 997 (15 different models to chose from):
BTW, don't let the door to this forum hit you in the *** on the way out.
P.S. Happy Holidays.
P.S. P.S. There's no crying in Porsche forums
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=113
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=141
https://rennlist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=139
And the website where you can configure and order your 997 (15 different models to chose from):
BTW, don't let the door to this forum hit you in the *** on the way out.
P.S. Happy Holidays.
P.S. P.S. There's no crying in Porsche forums
11-28-2008, 11:08 PM
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Porsche does not make a "DSG" the new Porsche double clutch is a PDK. I am a dyed in the wool manual guy but after spending a couple hours in a new 997 with the DFI motor and the PDK tranny its really amazing. That being said the real performance bargain is in the 996tt. The Tiptronic S that was replaced by the PDK is no where near as fun or good a trans so if you're looking 996 or 996 TT go for the manual IMO.
11-28-2008, 11:36 PM
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The GT1 origin engine; there are guys boosting this motor to over 700hp.
Drive the the car with even a std TT motor, you won't notice the interior. I had the same choice, there is no comparison once the boost kicks in, all the woosie thoughts will blow away!
Drive the the car with even a std TT motor, you won't notice the interior. I had the same choice, there is no comparison once the boost kicks in, all the woosie thoughts will blow away!
11-29-2008, 11:32 AM
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Porsche does not make a "DSG" the new Porsche double clutch is a PDK. I am a dyed in the wool manual guy but after spending a couple hours in a new 997 with the DFI motor and the PDK tranny its really amazing. That being said the real performance bargain is in the 996tt. The Tiptronic S that was replaced by the PDK is no where near as fun or good a trans so if you're looking 996 or 996 TT go for the manual IMO.
I am spending too much time in the VWVortex forum....
11-29-2008, 11:36 AM
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I have been searching here for a few days now. I know there is another thread with the same subject, but I am in between a 997S and 04 996TT. I love the 997 looks, I hate the idea it is the Boxster engine or something similar. I love the idea that you can buy a super car that once was $120K for $50ish.... I hate the 996 interior, I mean I hate it! I don't know why I am posting here, maybe I am looking for someone to convince me to buy the Turbo.
11-29-2008, 01:03 PM
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Different strokes for different folks...I am not at all a fan of the 997 interior. It has way too many switches/buttons, I don't care at all for the steering wheel, the dash appears higher and thicker vertically than the 996, and there are way too many square corners and straight lines for my tastes.
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11-29-2008, 01:13 PM
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Dock I am opposite, I dont care for the 996 interior and I really like the 997. They make 107 different steering wheel variations, granted much of that is stitching and such but they have several different shapes and centers. But like you said different strokes....
11-29-2008, 01:29 PM
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Stitching options don't fix the over use of "aluminum look", and the out of proportion (huge) round center section. IMO it's just not "sports car" in appearance.
11-29-2008, 01:36 PM
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These two pictures above also show the huge difference in switches/buttons between the two cars...It's obviously personal preference, but for me the fewer switches/buttons the better.