Back in a 997
01-30-2018, 05:45 PM
#16
Fantastic, love the car and great color. I hope to get back into a 997 myself, someday...
01-30-2018, 06:24 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Had to replace my battery shortly after getting my 997, so it may just be a weak battery. These cars are abusive in terms of their battery use. Locking the car and using a trickle charger are ways to lengthen the life of it. Hopefully you don't have any vampire electrics sucking it dry.
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01-30-2018, 07:40 PM
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01-30-2018, 09:03 PM
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I enjoyed the Ferrari for a while, but even for a 2005 model, I was getting way too much attention, which I didn't like. I like to drive my cars, but taking the Ferrari anywhere was becoming a bit of a nuisance. Plus, I found the F1 transmission didn't give me the connection with the vehicle you can get with a manual. I was going to get a 991 turbo, but I learned it doesn't come in a manual. So my search began for a 997. I will take pictures once I receive the car and write a proper review. Cheers!
Having said all that, this 997TT is my 9th 911, and getting back into it after the 360 felt like I was home.
Nice looking cab man, and enjoy her.
01-31-2018, 12:23 AM
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Your 08 looks like a 2018! SO GORGEOUS. I can see why you wanted it. What a trip to find out that the Ferraris aren't more desired by you guys than our older 997 Turbos. Just... wow. I'm not a Ferrari guy, meaning, I love the looks of them but they're WAY too flashy for me to buy one. I couldn't pull off that look and I don't want any attention at all. Ok, I do, but only Porsche attention. 
And I don't have any silk shirts and gold chains. JUST KIDDING!!! Ferrari's rock, just ... not in my garage.
And I don't have any silk shirts and gold chains. JUST KIDDING!!! Ferrari's rock, just ... not in my garage.
02-05-2018, 06:17 PM
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Finally got the Turbo back from the dealer who did a once over to check for any issues. Wound up having to replace the slave cylinder and the front chin spoiler. Also, balanced my aftermarket wheels with snow tires. The car drives beautifully. I'm very happy with my decision go get pack into a 997. Here are some fresh pictures of the car.
02-07-2018, 09:15 PM
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I did track it twice which was great fun.
I’ll drive the Turbo almost anywhere and let my wife take it out sometimes, even though she has no idea what it can do. Tracked it several times, not quite the experience that the F430 was but a much less nervous endeavor.
For the money and utility, hard to beat a 997 Turbo.
02-14-2018, 03:54 PM
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Finally got the Turbo back from the dealer who did a once over to check for any issues. Wound up having to replace the slave cylinder and the front chin spoiler. Also, balanced my aftermarket wheels with snow tires. The car drives beautifully. I'm very happy with my decision go get pack into a 997. Here are some fresh pictures of the car.
Gorgeous 997TT John! Thanks for posting. Let us know what you think of the Supersport X-Pipe
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