Which car for daily driving?
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So the wife has cleared me to move on from my E46 M3 to a 911 turbo. Funds won't allow a new 997, so I'm looking into a 996 or older car.
It'll be my daily driver and see 6-8 track weekends a year. So the "normal" civilities are needed and they have to work, things like A/C, not overheating etc etc.
My question is, does that preclude any of the earlier generations of 911 turbos like the 964, 993 etc?
It'll be my daily driver and see 6-8 track weekends a year. So the "normal" civilities are needed and they have to work, things like A/C, not overheating etc etc.
My question is, does that preclude any of the earlier generations of 911 turbos like the 964, 993 etc?
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So the wife has cleared me to move on from my E46 M3 to a 911 turbo. Funds won't allow a new 997, so I'm looking into a 996 or older car.
It'll be my daily driver and see 6-8 track weekends a year. So the "normal" civilities are needed and they have to work, things like A/C, not overheating etc etc.
My question is, does that preclude any of the earlier generations of 911 turbos like the 964, 993 etc?
It'll be my daily driver and see 6-8 track weekends a year. So the "normal" civilities are needed and they have to work, things like A/C, not overheating etc etc.
My question is, does that preclude any of the earlier generations of 911 turbos like the 964, 993 etc?
When I get in a car to drive anywhere -- and mostly I drive to/from work though several times a year I cover 4K or more miles in a week's driving while on vacation/road tripping -- I want a car that I can absolutely depend upon. I do not want to end up on the side of the road even if I'm driving the hottest looking, fastest running Porsche in the world.
A car only has to strand me just a few times before I seriously consider disposing of it for a more reliable car. And I take good care of my cars too, so it is not like I expect my cars to hold together with bailing wire and a prayer.
My answer would be a 996 Turbo, as new a model as you can find, afford.
But if you know 964s or 993s and can pick a good one and can keep it in good tune and running reliably, well they are both fine looking cars and nice running cars too, as many owners and ex-owners will attest.
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996 Turbo is perhaps the worlds most reliable and capable daily driver supercar.
I would use respected RL member T2 as the example: 243,000 miles on a New England, 4 season, daily driver, 2003 X50...still on original clutch.
At current 996 Turbo prices (and subsequent value), I wouldn't even consider a wet sumped normally aspirated 996, not even for a second.
I would use respected RL member T2 as the example: 243,000 miles on a New England, 4 season, daily driver, 2003 X50...still on original clutch.
At current 996 Turbo prices (and subsequent value), I wouldn't even consider a wet sumped normally aspirated 996, not even for a second.
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The difference between a 993 and 996 is like that of a F355 and 360. The 355 looks the best and sounds the best, but the 360 is more economical, if you would call it that. You can still find CPO or even get aftermarket warranties for a 996.
Welcome to rennlist. I had an e46 M3 as well (still got an e36 M3) and am also on m3forum.net.
///Michael
Welcome to rennlist. I had an e46 M3 as well (still got an e36 M3) and am also on m3forum.net.
///Michael
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Yep, NA cars really take it in the rear due to altitude up here.
I'll be using the car as a daily, 12-15,000 miles a year, including track time. I'm with you Mac, I don't want a car that strands me. I'm capable of most DIY that doesn't require a lift and I like to tinker on my cars, but the tinkering can't be to the level that the car isn't on the road frequently.
Any other advice would be appreciated!
I'll be using the car as a daily, 12-15,000 miles a year, including track time. I'm with you Mac, I don't want a car that strands me. I'm capable of most DIY that doesn't require a lift and I like to tinker on my cars, but the tinkering can't be to the level that the car isn't on the road frequently.
Any other advice would be appreciated!
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So how easy/hard is it to locate a car with heated sports seats (how many seats were available, just "regular" and sport like my 944 turbo, or other kinds?), xenon headlights, 3 spoke wheel, etc?
I know these cars were ala carte when ordering, did most of them come over with a basic menu of options and most of the other options were things like Nav and different trim packages?
I know these cars were ala carte when ordering, did most of them come over with a basic menu of options and most of the other options were things like Nav and different trim packages?