After your 997 - Do you aspire to go older (air cooled), newer (991+) or GT?
#31
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A buddy of mine organized a small gathering of his p-car friends a while back... Quite a strong representation of 993 ownership in this picture. We all swapped keys at one point or another and it was only then that I finally "got" the air cooled thing. I'm sure it's because I'm used to it by now but when I drive my 997, it's almost routine. If I'm just going to the local grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk, it drives like a normal car. The 993 felt much different. It was much more of an experience. The car feels so much smaller, and the driving position has you sitting upright just behind a relatively-vertical windshield that gives you a commanding view forward. I likened it to having a front row seat. The sounds, the smells, and the overall feel of the car make you feel like it's much more of an occasion driving it, even if going down the street to the supermarket.
As far as wanting a 993 goes: I'd never subject one to anything remotely resembling DD duty. This is in stark contrast to the 997, which for a variety of reasons is much better suited for use as a DD. Given my limited garage space it makes no sense for me to own a car that I can realistically drive such a small percentage of the time. But if I know going into it that all I want is an awesome weekend car that will ALWAYS feel special no matter where I go, *and* I have a daily driver that keeps me happy the remaining 95% of the time I need to get somewhere, I'd look into a 993.
As far as wanting a 993 goes: I'd never subject one to anything remotely resembling DD duty. This is in stark contrast to the 997, which for a variety of reasons is much better suited for use as a DD. Given my limited garage space it makes no sense for me to own a car that I can realistically drive such a small percentage of the time. But if I know going into it that all I want is an awesome weekend car that will ALWAYS feel special no matter where I go, *and* I have a daily driver that keeps me happy the remaining 95% of the time I need to get somewhere, I'd look into a 993.
#32
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Cool thread
At one point, I thought I might move to a 997 GT3, but in reality, my RUF R-Kompressor with a full Stage 2 Suspension and TPC DSC box, handles like one. Yes, it's missing the higher redline and Mezger engine, but actually makes more power (475-485 HP), and is nicer inside with lots of leather and carbon fiber, AND back seats with seatbelts for the kids, so I'll probably be keeping that one forever. With me and Porsches, next isn't really about replacement, it's about what might fill a different niche - I've got the super analog mid-engine 914, which is like go-karting, the open top V8 GT muscle car in the 928, but the 911 is my favorite of all of them, so at some point, I'd love to add a 993TT - the look of that car is just perfect in my eyes - aggressive and curvy and fast, and raw, and analog, and oh...I need to lay down. Either that or an older air cooled RUF .... or my ideal - a RUF 993 TT. I'd also love to have a Carrera GT but doubt that will ever happen financially.
At one point, I thought I might move to a 997 GT3, but in reality, my RUF R-Kompressor with a full Stage 2 Suspension and TPC DSC box, handles like one. Yes, it's missing the higher redline and Mezger engine, but actually makes more power (475-485 HP), and is nicer inside with lots of leather and carbon fiber, AND back seats with seatbelts for the kids, so I'll probably be keeping that one forever. With me and Porsches, next isn't really about replacement, it's about what might fill a different niche - I've got the super analog mid-engine 914, which is like go-karting, the open top V8 GT muscle car in the 928, but the 911 is my favorite of all of them, so at some point, I'd love to add a 993TT - the look of that car is just perfect in my eyes - aggressive and curvy and fast, and raw, and analog, and oh...I need to lay down. Either that or an older air cooled RUF .... or my ideal - a RUF 993 TT. I'd also love to have a Carrera GT but doubt that will ever happen financially.
#33
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A buddy of mine organized a small gathering of his p-car friends a while back... Quite a strong representation of 993 ownership in this picture. We all swapped keys at one point or another and it was only then that I finally "got" the air cooled thing. I'm sure it's because I'm used to it by now but when I drive my 997, it's almost routine. If I'm just going to the local grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk, it drives like a normal car. The 993 felt much different. It was much more of an experience. The car feels so much smaller, and the driving position has you sitting upright just behind a relatively-vertical windshield that gives you a commanding view forward. I likened it to having a front row seat. The sounds, the smells, and the overall feel of the car make you feel like it's much more of an occasion driving it, even if going down the street to the supermarket.
As far as wanting a 993 goes: I'd never subject one to anything remotely resembling DD duty. This is in stark contrast to the 997, which for a variety of reasons is much better suited for use as a DD. Given my limited garage space it makes no sense for me to own a car that I can realistically drive such a small percentage of the time. But if I know going into it that all I want is an awesome weekend car that will ALWAYS feel special no matter where I go, *and* I have a daily driver that keeps me happy the remaining 95% of the time I need to get somewhere, I'd look into a 993.
As far as wanting a 993 goes: I'd never subject one to anything remotely resembling DD duty. This is in stark contrast to the 997, which for a variety of reasons is much better suited for use as a DD. Given my limited garage space it makes no sense for me to own a car that I can realistically drive such a small percentage of the time. But if I know going into it that all I want is an awesome weekend car that will ALWAYS feel special no matter where I go, *and* I have a daily driver that keeps me happy the remaining 95% of the time I need to get somewhere, I'd look into a 993.
I drove a 997 and it felt normal to me too. A wonderful car, but it’s a normal, modern-car kind of wonderful. I could own one and be perfectly happy, but I’d always miss the 993 experience...
The 993, and all air-cooled cars, are decidedly not-normal.
See you over in the 993 forum once you get one of your own
#36
993 is the goal at some point, it's a far cry from the 997.2 but just something about it draws you in.
#37
Drifting
This one reminds me a funny story of my parents. Years ago my dad bought my mom the car of her dreams. A Mercedes 300SD. Some time after that, my Dad made the comment to her that the great thing about this car is she can drive it for the "rest of her life". She told him she never wants anything for "the rest of her life" and sold it the next day. I guess I know where I got my genes from.
...and to finish my earlier comment. The Singer is a car I would look forward to as well. Classic styling with newer technology. :-)
...and to finish my earlier comment. The Singer is a car I would look forward to as well. Classic styling with newer technology. :-)
#38
Life is too short, particularly if you are my age, you realize you need to experience more, and not less and you can't turn back time cause it is never as you remembered it anyway. So for me, I want the latest and greatest to stretch my life experiences (you young guys will se what I mean in a few years :-) )... So bring on 992, and Ferrari and Lamborghini and so on....
#39
I don't plan on selling my 2012 GTS soon if ever. I would like to get an air cooled 911 at some point or maybe a 996 GT3. Price and lack of space keep me from doing that so I see myself picking up an RS4 in the meantime.
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Looking at all 3, just depends on parking. Would love a 356 to add to the collection. However upgrading to a 997 GT3 or 991.1 4S has entered my mind.
#43
Burning Brakes
Have owned 993 C4, 996 TT, and now a 997 GT3. The 993 and 996 were great cars, I have only good things to say. But the GT3 is worlds better than either and by far the most fun I've had in a car. After this I don't think I could go back to older aircooled cars unless it was a 3rd or 4th vehicle and not a primary "fun" car. I can see myself someday going for a 997.1 GT3 RS, or a 991.2 GT3. But I expect to be in the 997 GT3 for a while.
#44
This thread goes through my mind almost daily and speaks to why sometimes my BaT, Autotrader, small business sites eat into my productivity!
Stepping up to a GT3 would be fun, and obviously it would blow the performance of mine out of water. But the reality is I don’t squeeze everything out of the 997. On a regular basis it would just be an added amount of excess power.
That said, and older 911 is the one itch we are really looking at. A 3.2 or SC would be a perfect sweet spot. Got tired chasing the mkt a couple years ago and took a pause. Ended up getting an air cooled beetle to putz around in and wrench on. Slower than death. But have to say it is fun; not 997 fun, but a completely different fun trying to squeeze every bit out of it. Can’t imagine how much fun one of those older 911s are on a twisty, but going to find out next year hopefully!
Stepping up to a GT3 would be fun, and obviously it would blow the performance of mine out of water. But the reality is I don’t squeeze everything out of the 997. On a regular basis it would just be an added amount of excess power.
That said, and older 911 is the one itch we are really looking at. A 3.2 or SC would be a perfect sweet spot. Got tired chasing the mkt a couple years ago and took a pause. Ended up getting an air cooled beetle to putz around in and wrench on. Slower than death. But have to say it is fun; not 997 fun, but a completely different fun trying to squeeze every bit out of it. Can’t imagine how much fun one of those older 911s are on a twisty, but going to find out next year hopefully!
#45
E-Mission for me.....when I can afford it.....
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