Talk me into (or out of) a 996 Turbo -> 997 Turbo upgrade
02-09-2018, 09:14 AM
#16
I don’t like them at all. Great mechanics GT1 based cars. To each their own. I definitely do not like the interior. 718 a total failure with the four cylinder engine. They really messed that one up.
02-09-2018, 09:58 AM
#17
I sold my 996tt X50 6MT coupe in December of 2015 to buy 997tt 6MT cab. My only regret is not waiting a bit longer. At the time, the price gap between the 996 and 997 was much larger. Of course the 996 market heats ups right after I sell mine.... If you have any desire to go from the 996 to 997, now is the time IMHO. I am amazed at how much the gap has narrowed and I just cannot imagine it ever being smaller. I know the 993 market greatly eclipsed the 996, but that is a completely different discussion.
02-09-2018, 11:49 AM
#18
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I sold my 996tt X50 6MT coupe in December of 2015 to buy 997tt 6MT cab. My only regret is not waiting a bit longer. At the time, the price gap between the 996 and 997 was much larger. Of course the 996 market heats ups right after I sell mine.... If you have any desire to go from the 996 to 997, now is the time IMHO. I am amazed at how much the gap has narrowed and I just cannot imagine it ever being smaller. I know the 993 market greatly eclipsed the 996, but that is a completely different discussion.
02-09-2018, 12:32 PM
#19
I picked up a 7tt to add to the 6tt. The interior is much nicer from a standpoint of doing lots of miles in it. Very quiet and refined, however it does seem to be lacking a little more of the feed back that the 996 has from steering/weight shift most likely due to the PASM suspension which is great for road trips. Mine is stock other than a DSC box at the moment and the 996 has suspension/brakes/power adders.
The first thing I noticed was that it feels smaller when driving for some reason, not sure why. Perhaps it is the lightness of the steering/throttle but it feels more along the lines of my Audi TT in size rather than the 996 that feels closer to my old 540i. The PASM suspension is one of the most favorite parts along with the better all wheel drive system which on slick/icy surfaces drives much better.
Two weeks ago did a 400+ mile afternoon road trip up into VT to grab some beer and found it perfectly at home trucking along at 85mph. The larger fuel tank is also very nice! Does take down miles just like the old E39 540i did, but with more power and better handling for those curvy sections.
That being said I have had a couple people offer to buy the 996 but I am not willing to part with it, when it comes to early morning blasts with pure raw power and lack of computers it is hard to beat. The power delivery is much more raw as is the connection with it telling you every single thing that is going on on the road surface. The VNT's in the 997 make the motor feel much happier to chug along at lower speeds where the K16's in the 996 want to be run all the way out all the time.
The first thing I noticed was that it feels smaller when driving for some reason, not sure why. Perhaps it is the lightness of the steering/throttle but it feels more along the lines of my Audi TT in size rather than the 996 that feels closer to my old 540i. The PASM suspension is one of the most favorite parts along with the better all wheel drive system which on slick/icy surfaces drives much better.
Two weeks ago did a 400+ mile afternoon road trip up into VT to grab some beer and found it perfectly at home trucking along at 85mph. The larger fuel tank is also very nice! Does take down miles just like the old E39 540i did, but with more power and better handling for those curvy sections.
That being said I have had a couple people offer to buy the 996 but I am not willing to part with it, when it comes to early morning blasts with pure raw power and lack of computers it is hard to beat. The power delivery is much more raw as is the connection with it telling you every single thing that is going on on the road surface. The VNT's in the 997 make the motor feel much happier to chug along at lower speeds where the K16's in the 996 want to be run all the way out all the time.
02-09-2018, 12:36 PM
#20
Both turbos are desirable. Its a matter of preference. In todays car values, they are cheap enough to grab. Most likely, you can sell them how much you bought them. Free car there.
But historically, and most auto enthusiast and even porsche agrees, the 996 saved porsche from bankruptcy due to very expensive to produce 993,
and 997 saved the 911.
So they did their part in porsche history.
But historically, and most auto enthusiast and even porsche agrees, the 996 saved porsche from bankruptcy due to very expensive to produce 993,
and 997 saved the 911.
So they did their part in porsche history.
02-09-2018, 12:53 PM
#21
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The 996 Turbo is beautiful from many angles and has several distinctions from the 997. Even the front end with its narrower profile is distinct and looks great in its own right sans headlights. The headlights also put you in sort of an exclusive club (call it what you will). Those in the know will respect that and give credit for taking one for the team, so to speak, and recognizing what a great value they are.
02-09-2018, 02:05 PM
#22
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02-09-2018, 06:46 PM
#23
If these 996 TT gets any lower, Im picking one up. The last time Ive checked, the delta difference was only 10k, which is not enough yet. Might as well get a 997 and get more for 10k.
02-09-2018, 07:01 PM
#24
I picked up a 7tt to add to the 6tt. The interior is much nicer from a standpoint of doing lots of miles in it. Very quiet and refined, however it does seem to be lacking a little more of the feed back that the 996 has from steering/weight shift most likely due to the PASM suspension which is great for road trips. Mine is stock other than a DSC box at the moment and the 996 has suspension/brakes/power adders.
The first thing I noticed was that it feels smaller when driving for some reason, not sure why. Perhaps it is the lightness of the steering/throttle but it feels more along the lines of my Audi TT in size rather than the 996 that feels closer to my old 540i. The PASM suspension is one of the most favorite parts along with the better all wheel drive system which on slick/icy surfaces drives much better.
Two weeks ago did a 400+ mile afternoon road trip up into VT to grab some beer and found it perfectly at home trucking along at 85mph. The larger fuel tank is also very nice! Does take down miles just like the old E39 540i did, but with more power and better handling for those curvy sections.
That being said I have had a couple people offer to buy the 996 but I am not willing to part with it, when it comes to early morning blasts with pure raw power and lack of computers it is hard to beat. The power delivery is much more raw as is the connection with it telling you every single thing that is going on on the road surface. The VNT's in the 997 make the motor feel much happier to chug along at lower speeds where the K16's in the 996 want to be run all the way out all the time.
The first thing I noticed was that it feels smaller when driving for some reason, not sure why. Perhaps it is the lightness of the steering/throttle but it feels more along the lines of my Audi TT in size rather than the 996 that feels closer to my old 540i. The PASM suspension is one of the most favorite parts along with the better all wheel drive system which on slick/icy surfaces drives much better.
Two weeks ago did a 400+ mile afternoon road trip up into VT to grab some beer and found it perfectly at home trucking along at 85mph. The larger fuel tank is also very nice! Does take down miles just like the old E39 540i did, but with more power and better handling for those curvy sections.
That being said I have had a couple people offer to buy the 996 but I am not willing to part with it, when it comes to early morning blasts with pure raw power and lack of computers it is hard to beat. The power delivery is much more raw as is the connection with it telling you every single thing that is going on on the road surface. The VNT's in the 997 make the motor feel much happier to chug along at lower speeds where the K16's in the 996 want to be run all the way out all the time.
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02-09-2018, 07:53 PM
#26
The 996 and 997 TT, esp the manuals, has a name already, mezger blah blah. Its type of owners are different, who would buy a 10 year old porches, only crazy people probably. But these people would pay for a special car, and thats what a 997 and 996 looks and feels like.
It will converge and it would not be a surprise. Ive seen it before, old vs new cars.
When a car reached a sense of "specialness", there is no limit to the price.
Buy it, drive it, share it, sell it.
02-10-2018, 12:28 AM
#28
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You wrote: Possible:
Projected purchase price under $60K. Plus sales tax, plus transport.
Say what?!?!? Under $60K? Unless it's your brother, father or other close relative selling this car to you at a discount because they love you, I'd be incredibly suspicious of this car. An under $60k car in the shape you described in the color you listed would most likely last 24 hours on the open market before it was sold.
Or, I guess I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
So... if you can buy this car, OMG... are you kidding? BUY IT!!! YES!!! You'd be crazy not to, unless, you simply don't want it for some reason. There will be a long line of people behind you with a checkbook in hand to take your place.
Best of luck,
Steve
Projected purchase price under $60K. Plus sales tax, plus transport.
Say what?!?!? Under $60K? Unless it's your brother, father or other close relative selling this car to you at a discount because they love you, I'd be incredibly suspicious of this car. An under $60k car in the shape you described in the color you listed would most likely last 24 hours on the open market before it was sold.
Or, I guess I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
So... if you can buy this car, OMG... are you kidding? BUY IT!!! YES!!! You'd be crazy not to, unless, you simply don't want it for some reason. There will be a long line of people behind you with a checkbook in hand to take your place.
Best of luck,
Steve
02-10-2018, 12:43 AM
#29
https://www.cars.com/for-sale/search...20200&zc=79707
Its been a while since I checked car.com and I would say prices are up for the manual TT. There are those selling low but actually Tips.
I guess I made money already.
Somewhat sad, these cars are going to be kept in garages and not driven if this continues.
Its been a while since I checked car.com and I would say prices are up for the manual TT. There are those selling low but actually Tips.
I guess I made money already.
Somewhat sad, these cars are going to be kept in garages and not driven if this continues.
02-10-2018, 01:29 AM
#30
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https://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchresults.action/?mdId=20567&mkId=20081&page=2&perPage=20&rd=99999&searchSource=PAGINATIO N&sort=miles-lowest&stkTypId=28881&trId=25704&transTypeId=28112&yrId=39723&yrId=34923 &yrId=27381&yrId=20201&yrId=20145&yrId=20200&zc=79707
Its been a while since I checked car.com and I would say prices are up for the manual TT. There are those selling low but actually Tips.
I guess I made money already.
Somewhat sad, these cars are going to be kept in garages and not driven if this continues.
Its been a while since I checked car.com and I would say prices are up for the manual TT. There are those selling low but actually Tips.
I guess I made money already.
Somewhat sad, these cars are going to be kept in garages and not driven if this continues.