Do you use your 996 TT as DD (daily drive) vehicle?
06-05-2009, 10:56 AM
#35
Joe,
You can expect 22 MPG driving in 6th gear at the 75-85 MPH range - easily. There is no need for a dipstick retrofit - they have a computer on board to measure oil once the car is up to temp and on level ground. Not sure about the latch for the rear seat - my kids ride back there and have since they were in infant seats - they are beginning to out grow the rear seats though - almost in time for them to start asking hey dad can I have the keys..........
To Alex's comment about winter driving - if you have not tried it you are grossly missing out on what this cars capabilities are - there is a whole other world of experience out there waiting for you. As well as the car does in twisties and track days it does equally as well as a snow vehicle - I've amazed more people with agility in 10+ inches of snow.
On reliability - best I've owned yet. 223,000+ miles on the ticker, original turbo's, original clutch, original engine, original tranny. It's the best all around daily driver I've ever owned.
My dreams of owning a Turbo as a young child when all I saw were doctors and lawyers driving them up the street while I waiting for the school bus have come true - buy it, drive it, enjoy it....in that order. T2....continues to knock on wood!!
You can expect 22 MPG driving in 6th gear at the 75-85 MPH range - easily. There is no need for a dipstick retrofit - they have a computer on board to measure oil once the car is up to temp and on level ground. Not sure about the latch for the rear seat - my kids ride back there and have since they were in infant seats - they are beginning to out grow the rear seats though - almost in time for them to start asking hey dad can I have the keys..........
To Alex's comment about winter driving - if you have not tried it you are grossly missing out on what this cars capabilities are - there is a whole other world of experience out there waiting for you. As well as the car does in twisties and track days it does equally as well as a snow vehicle - I've amazed more people with agility in 10+ inches of snow.
On reliability - best I've owned yet. 223,000+ miles on the ticker, original turbo's, original clutch, original engine, original tranny. It's the best all around daily driver I've ever owned.
My dreams of owning a Turbo as a young child when all I saw were doctors and lawyers driving them up the street while I waiting for the school bus have come true - buy it, drive it, enjoy it....in that order. T2....continues to knock on wood!!
My wife needs a "new" car and I want to get her (us
) a TT as a DD. There just is no room for a "get both" deal. MY DD is a Chevy half ton work van 
We've got an Armada to carry the occasional Soccer team. 12 mpg. More
Ferrari and NSX in the garage queen/weekend mode. Well, OK,
She wont tolerate a Porsche. If she only knew.
06-06-2009, 08:22 PM
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Every day. Summer, Winter, Dry, Rain, Snow.
Snow tires make all the difference.
Only days I don't drive it are the days my wife wants it
Maybe once every couple weeks.
Then I'm forced to settle for the E55.
Snow tires make all the difference.
Only days I don't drive it are the days my wife wants it
Maybe once every couple weeks.Then I'm forced to settle for the E55.
06-09-2009, 02:21 PM
#38
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Absolutely, DD. With 500# front/700# rear springs. It's my ONLY car. I change the wheels in the winter and it's great for snow, short of being 'high middled'. I do miss the rear seat storage space, now that I have a DAS Sport Bar.
06-09-2009, 04:48 PM
#39
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As of December, the TT will be my only car...Volvo is going back, the POS has been nothing but trouble
My better half will get the Cayenne and I will have a big daily smile driving the TT %100 of time. Right now preparing the car for the roof/bike rack for some great summer fun.
...Volvo is going back, the POS has been nothing but trouble My better half will get the Cayenne and I will have a big daily smile driving the TT %100 of time. Right now preparing the car for the roof/bike rack for some great summer fun.
