996tt vs. 997 Carrera S???? Opinions?
12-06-2016 | 06:05 PM
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It's WAY less $ and the results are outstanding. I will say the pics were pro done by a good friend and I know he does a little PS cleaning of them. Not bad for 20 year old original Dodge paint
12-06-2016 | 08:33 PM
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As someone coming from a built viper.. I'd offer up the fact that you'll likely be more satisfied long term with a 996 Turbo. It can be built to make substantial power... and coming from a 90s viper its not like you'll be feeling the interior is amiss 
12-06-2016 | 08:45 PM
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I'm really loving the look of the 997 with the aero...that said, other then headlights, can always add GT2 inspired body mods on a 996. Not an "upbadge" ever, but I like the bigger wings etc...I'm sure from looking at my subtle Viper, you can tell I'm a "purist."
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12-09-2016 | 01:24 AM
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I have very strong preferences for the 997 body and interior over the 996, but it sounds like you're much more interested in performance. If that's the case, it would be hard to pass over a nice 996 Turbo if you can find one.
The 996 Turbos have been tarred with the same brush that the normally aspirated 996 cars have--which is unfair, since the Turbo doesn't have the IMS issues that have brought down the values of the entire line. But, someone else's loss can be your gain.
A good friend of mine had a 996 Turbo. That car was amazing back in the day, still is fast as heck and now is a really, really good performance bargain.
The 996 Turbos have been tarred with the same brush that the normally aspirated 996 cars have--which is unfair, since the Turbo doesn't have the IMS issues that have brought down the values of the entire line. But, someone else's loss can be your gain.
A good friend of mine had a 996 Turbo. That car was amazing back in the day, still is fast as heck and now is a really, really good performance bargain.
My thoughts exactly. I had a beautiful Ocean blue/ Beige 996. The interior bugged me enough to sell it.
12-10-2016 | 01:05 PM
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I couldn't personally own a 996. I just can't handle the straight sided body and the headlights. Both our 997s are 11 years old and they're just gorgeous to look at with the proper headlights, coke-bottle shape, etc plus the interiors are much nicer, especially with the full leather option.
12-10-2016 | 02:34 PM
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996tt or 997.2S? I'd get the latter. If your price target requires 997.1 generation, though, then the older turbo. Fortunately, this is a quiz with no wrong answer!
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