KrazyK

If you had your choice for a every so often weekend car would you prefer a 997 Carrera S with a six speed or a 997 TT with tip? The TT's with six speed seem to be harder to find at this time. The car would not be a DD or bad weather driver. Would probably be parked inside and cranked every few days or so when not driven.
I'm aware of the power difference but know the 3.8L in the CS seems to have decent power for a 997. After the headaches of owning a 996, I wont be going down that road again. Any opinions?

bliq00

I'd probably go for the 6 speed C2/4S just because I want to row gears even if it's slower. The TT Tip is going to be much faster (and repeatably so) so if you're looking for 0-60 times, that's the way to go. It's also probably a fair bit more expensive. The S is still pretty fast (at least to me) but the TT is in another category.

Dennis C

I love the 997 TT. It’s a great car. However, I’d probably choose the 997 S 6MT based on your description of how you’ll use the car. For a fun car, the 6MT is awesome. For a daily driver, the tip is worth consideration. It’s a personal decision, and you’ll likely be happy either way.

Para82

I vote 997S 6 speed

FRUNKenstein

Whatever car you get, just be sure to get a thorough PPI. You never know when some dumbass previous owner installed a homemade bearing that causes the engine to grenade.

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Doug H

Why stuck with turbo tip? Either way, never a question. Always go turbo with Porsche if money is not an issue. I had 3 996 turbos and 2 997 turbos purchased new and used as daily drivers. They are amazing cars, great daily drivers and were very reliable for me. The Mezger engine is generally bullet proof, especially compared to the head ache and hassles you can encounter with the M96/97 engines.

I do not like tiptronics, but they seemed to be a great match for the 997.1 turbos. The gearing seems to be perfect for holding boost and optimal performance. I had manuals in my turbos up until my 997.2 tt with pdk. First gear was pretty much useless in the 996 and 997 turbo manual cars and it would be in redline or rev limiter almost before you could shift.

The turbos are worth the premium charged, turbos definitely look the part and the demand is always there for turbos. The market value for 2004 ttcab (had 01 and 03 coupes) in 2008 when I went to a 997 turbo was $68k. 9 years later, the 996 tt cabs are still being listed in the $60k range.

Petza914

Stick with the TT, but hold out for a 6 speed. Otger than the coolant pipe issue in the Mezger motor, which may have been corrected in one you find by now) it's a rock solid motor. Driving a Tip just isn't fun though for a weekend pleasure car.

Quadcammer

7tt with a tip is a great cruiser, but you'll be disappointed for corner carving or track work. It lets you know its not a modern gearbox.

The turbo, while not perfect, certainly lets you know its something special.

Cuda911

Ahh, c'mon now... who would be Krazy enough to do that???

Lvt19672

Never buy an automatic 911 whatever version, that is just blasphemy, blasphemy I tell you.

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KrazyK

And, be careful of people who think they are lawyers giving horrendous online legal advice when they don't know ALL the facts.

Back on the original question, oddly enough you can find many later year 997 CS models in the same price range as earlier 997 TT cars.

extanker

he/she aint a lawyer........more like a fake war hero that likes girl scouts badges

KrazyK

I certainly don't know this person but I refuse to disparage anyone's Military service if it is legit, because I have family serving as well. Now if someone really is a lawyer and continues to offer bad online legal advice on a matter, harass, and berate people, I don't think ones firm would be too pleased.