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Echoing edgy, i have no use for the horsepower in a 996tt.Hate the lights as well....reminds me of a lexus.I wanted a new car that i broke in so it was an easy choice for me.

500

Not using/needing the HP is one thing, but the extra torque sure is nice especially around town.

JFScheck

Like the look of the 997 better
Nicer Interior
Will be keeping this car "forever" - thus feel that in the long run a nomrally asperiated car will be eaiser to maintain then two turbos...
Oh - they didn't make a "Club Coupe #of50" 996 Turbo...

Mussl Kar

I just took delivery last week of a spanking new C2S, and traded in my 997TT on the deal. TT felt heavy on the track once I started driving the RS. Besides, if I want stump pulling hp/tq I always have the SL55 K2 to fall back to.

KeninBlaine

OK Mussl Kar: How does the SL55 stack up against your other cars in terms of fun factor? I have a C55, and am considering a 997S. Am I going to regret the loss of low end grunt, or is it offset by other benefits of the 997? (in your opinion of course).

Nugget

I dislike the styling (interior and exterior) of the 996 and I didn't want AWD. A GT3 tempted me but I opted for a cabriolet over the GT3s many virtues.

rsalicrup

I'm in the same situation right now. I'm not sure if I want a 996tt or a 997s. so far I'm leaning towards the 997s simply because the looks which is my priority, performance second and value a close third. But one question remains that is what bugs me. In the long run I would think the 996tt will hold it value better, I am right?

Cytoboy

I drove several 996TT's before I purchased my 997C2S. Totally different feel. The 997 feels far more solid and put together than he 996 did. In fact, the shifter on the 996 felt more than a tad "sloppy" and vague. Paid a little more, for less acceleration, yet for a far superior vehicle.

Mussl Kar

SL55 is a 2+ton car that slices apexs very nicely with its Pzeros. Not a lot of road feel and feels a bit heavy. Stock exhaust note is almost orgasmic, K2 exhaust note is an order of magnitude higher. VERY deep and throaty. If it's a beautifull day I am sure to take the SL for roof down roadster ride. Also like the C2S because of the 6 speed. You won't regret the loss of low end grunt because I think the C2S will smoke an SL through a stop light.(maybe smoke the clutch after a while too?) Only 350 miles on my C2S, still on break in.

dndodd

FWIW - My brother went from a 996TT to a 997S and has never looked back.

Sunshine

For me a car has to look good before I can take an interest. I like the look of the 997.

fer2367

Living in the US and specially in Florida, the extra power of the TT is not easy to use. But it was very tempting to me and I think that at the current market prices the 996TT is one hell of a bargain and a great car. So at the end my decision was to get the 997S, a wonderful car and probably as fast on the track as a stock turbo.

CBejbl

'Cause newer is always better...

PAULSPEED

Hi,
I ordered my 997 S from the factory just with
the stuff I wanted.
Paul

strtswpr997

997S is not to much slowet then a 996tt