Is 997 that much better than 996
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Well, I've never seen Porsche take a step back with it's 911 with performance.......I doubt they did that with a 997. So, it has to be better,...i've never driven one though. FWIW, The 997S lap times at the ring are so close to the venerable 996gt3, how could it not be better than than the base 996.
If you are looking for some thing other than performance, then it depends highly on your personal preferences,...
If you are looking for some thing other than performance, then it depends highly on your personal preferences,...
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Originally Posted by Bullet
I think we're all saying the same thing here . . .
I never said that there was NO difference or that the 996 and 997 were equal - only that the differences were small and that there were actually some changes that some thought may have gone in the wrong direction. Basically, I'm just saying that the 996 is still a really great sportscar, and if money is an important issue, then celebrate, because it can be had for a really great price nowadays. No shame in that!
If money is not an issue, then run out and get a 997S with X51, sport chrono, sport seats, PCCB, and sport exhaust!!!
-B
I never said that there was NO difference or that the 996 and 997 were equal - only that the differences were small and that there were actually some changes that some thought may have gone in the wrong direction. Basically, I'm just saying that the 996 is still a really great sportscar, and if money is an important issue, then celebrate, because it can be had for a really great price nowadays. No shame in that!
If money is not an issue, then run out and get a 997S with X51, sport chrono, sport seats, PCCB, and sport exhaust!!!
-B
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Originally Posted by jeeva
Well, I've never seen Porsche take a step back with it's 911 with performance.......I doubt they did that with a 997. So, it has to be better,...i've never driven one though. FWIW, The 997S lap times at the ring are so close to the venerable 996gt3, how could it not be better than than the base 996.
If you are looking for some thing other than performance, then it depends highly on your personal preferences,...
If you are looking for some thing other than performance, then it depends highly on your personal preferences,...
The second point is that the comparison does not concern the 997S - of course it's better - it has a totally new variable suspension system, more power, more torque, etc. The comparison between the driving experience of a 996 and a standard 997 is MUCH closer.
I challenge anyone to come up with 3 independent and objective performance tests between a post facelift 996 and a well matched non-S 997 that demonstrate a convincing superiority of the 997. . .
Even if someone can do that, now factor in the price difference . . . see where this is going?
-B
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Originally Posted by Bullet
My first point is that you can only comment if you HAVE driven these cars. The logic that it has to be better because it's newer is just ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by pedsurg
What's a post facelift 996? Are you referring to the 2001 3.4 vrs the 2002 3.6?
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