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I've come to an agreement on this Turbo S, the problem is how do you verify that it actually is an S besides seeing badges on the car. Does a part of the VIN actually indicate that it is a Turbo S. I haven't seen the car yet as it is 3000 miles away and plan to fly out to view the car. I'm also going to have a PPI done at the local Porsche dealership in the next few days.
The car has centre locks as well as an Aerokit, not sure if these options were available on a regular Turbo or not, tachometer also has the Turbo S on it. Maybe I'm being a little cautious but I don't think it would take to much to make a Turbo look like a Turbo S
It's actually possible to look up the full build sheet for any Porsche yourself. Just take this link, and add your VIN at the end: admin.porschedealer.com/reports/build_sheets/print.php?vin=
I've owned both. Upgrade the PCM, add a mod or two and keep your current ride. The TTS is nice but you do lose driver involvement and it's just not worth the upgrade. I had more "fun" with my 09 TT 6MT cab then I will ever have with my TTS.
BTW, too many miles on the TTS. It's probably not a good deal (JMO).
BK, I'm happy to take your boring TTS off your hands! As a matter of fact, I think it was happier at my house! LoL!!!
To the poster, dont let the less than stimulating centric TTS comments sway you... The TTS is a BEAST and will run away from a 2009 or earlier 997.1. Now before the 997.1 TT crowd pipes in, I'm talking OEM not cars that have been modified. Any car can be modded to add performance, right?
If you have 3 peddle cars, and want a car with what may be arguably one of the best performance oriented transmission then go for the TTS. BTW: Its just not a lightning fast shifting tranny, it's a damn smart proactive tranny that will put a smile on your face while hard charging the apexs.
I've owned both, an 09 TT 6 Speed and a 12 TTS (current). Both are wonderful cars, but OEM to OEM, there's no comparison, especially with the TTS in Sports Plus Mode.
If you love the car, look into and factor in a warranty (plenty of posts about that). I agree with BK, work the price!
BK, I'm happy to take your boring TTS off your hands! As a matter of fact, I think it was happier at my house! LoL!!!
To the poster, dont let the less than stimulating centric TTS comments sway you... The TTS is a BEAST and will run away from a 2009 or earlier 997.1. Now before the 997.1 TT crowd pipes in, I'm talking OEM not cars that have been modified. Any car can be modded to add performance, right?
If you have 3 peddle cars, and want a car with what may be arguably one of the best performance oriented transmission then go for the TTS. BTW: Its just not a lightning fast shifting tranny, it's a damn smart proactive tranny that will put a smile on your face while hard charging the apexs.
I've owned both, an 09 TT 6 Speed and a 12 TTS (current). Both are wonderful cars, but OEM to OEM, there's no comparison, especially with the TTS in Sports Plus Mode.
If you love the car, look into and factor in a warranty (plenty of posts about that). I agree with BK, work the price!
Best of luck, JB
very nice! Great collection. C7 z06...
faster I presume for sure than a stock TTS. How much faster you reckon?
faster I presume for sure than a stock TTS. How much faster you reckon?
I'll have to report back as I'm still breaking in the ZO6's engine and keep the RPMs below 4000 for another 500 miles. I will say with the ZO7 option w/15.5" front and 15" rear ceramic rotor brakes and Michelin Cups, braking is better than the TTS.
I have a feeling the times from a dead start will be similar giving the advantage to the TTS w/it's AWD and brutal launch control. However, 50 mph rolls may produce different results with the ZO6's 650Hp and 650Tq.
Regardless, the TTS's Engineering and ZO6 with its Supercharged V-8, satisfy both my needs for a symphony and hard rock!!! Life is good...
HOWEVER, if I could only own one, it would be the TTS without question. Corvettes are great cars and have come a long ways, but they're not a Porsche....of course a new TTS is more than double the price of a ZO6. JB
I'll have to report back as I'm still breaking in the ZO6's engine and keep the RPMs below 4000 for another 500 miles. I will say with the ZO7 option w/15.5" front and 15" rear ceramic rotor brakes and Michelin Cups, braking is better than the TTS.
I have a feeling the times from a dead start will be similar giving the advantage to the TTS w/it's AWD and brutal launch control. However, 50 mph rolls may produce different results with the ZO6's 650Hp and 650Tq.
Regardless, the TTS's Engineering and ZO6 with its Supercharged V-8, satisfy both my needs for a symphony and hard rock!!! Life is good...
HOWEVER, if I could only own one, it would be the TTS without question. Corvettes are great cars and have come a long ways, but they're not a Porsche....of course a new TTS is more than double the price of a ZO6. JB
congrats on that beast. I'd be interested in seeing a roll race between the 2 for sure. Unfortunately from a roll the z06 for sure has a nice advantage. Dig is up to the cars launch and drivers.
I may take you up on that offer. I haven't driven the car since we left your house - three weeks ago. Just no interest and it doesn't tug at me with "drive me now" emotion.
The car has centre locks as well as an Aerokit, not sure if these options were available on a regular Turbo or not, tachometer also has the Turbo S on it. Maybe I'm being a little cautious but I don't think it would take to much to make a Turbo look like a Turbo S
My car is a turbo and has centerlocks and an aerokit. You can basically spec a turbo with most of the options standard on an S.
Thanks for the info, after decoding the VIN the car is definitely a Turbo S
I can vouch for 4OCIOUS Yellow w/black wheels 2011 TTS, yellow piping throughout is a nice touch!!! I've driven his car and it's tight!!! Just saying, if yours doesn't workout...jb
Well the deal has finalized, two trips to Toronto, first one so see and drive the car, also had a PPI done. The car checked out, not a garage queen but I want a car that I'm not afraid to drive. Second trip to do all the paper work and get the car over to the car carrier, they say it will arrive Oct 2
08-29-2017, 03:21 AM
