jcnesq

I am ready for a new car (daily driver), currently 05 C2S (launch car). Never drove a TT. I am highly smitten by the new 997.2 GT3 and I'm sure I can get my dealer's first allocation. I think I would tend to like the little rawer virtues of a GT3. However, my dealer also has A LOT of 09 TT's on the lot, and the possibility of a really good deal on one is also tempting.

So slightly off topic, but what can you TT guys tell a non-TT guy to help in that decision.

(BTW, the GT3 is slightly more complicated because I will have to install rear seats for my kids at some effort and expense.)

Bob in NY

My advice is "Drive it" and decide if it's what you like. Think of your C2 with a jet engine.

TT Gasman

Better think twice about installing rear seats in a GT3. I know it can be done, but the car is certified as a2 seater and if you install rear seats and something happens...
Having said that, it sounds like you really want a GT3, if you can get the first allocation go for it I say. The GT3 is a hell of a car. But the TT can be made more GT3 like with some suspension upgrades. The power is intoxicating, throw on an exhaust and ECU and it's plain rude. That is something you will never have with the GT3. A GT3 cannot be made more like the turbo in terms of power, it's pretty maxed out.

Terry Adams

Last time I saw you, it would have been yours for the drive test, for the asking.

Kids? TT and no seat hassles. Track? GT3.

TT Surgeon

Doug is right, it's a major liability issue converting it to a 4 seater. If rear seats are important, consider a new 3.8 DI 997.2 S, nearly the same hp as a gt3, the same DI engine(2010), legal backseats.
the turbo is a different animal alltogether, intoxicating hp. Once you have forced induction you'll never go back.

jcnesq

Thanks, guys - very helpful comments so far! Terry, it's been way too long since I've seen you - I think a North/South rumble needs to be planned soon!

OldGuy

Jim you want a TT. Believe me with your little guys the TT will fill every need including the need for speed.

jcnesq

Thanks, Paul (and also thanks again Terry for the sage advice on our call). I'm almost there. Here's the specs on the Basalt / Black interior TT I have on hold for me (comments welcome):

CUC - Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
498 - Delete Model Designation
459 - Steering Wheel Smooth Leather
450 - Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
635 - Parking Assist System
220 - Lmtd Slip Rear Diffrntial Lock
XCZ - Sport Shifter
870 - Universal Audio Interface
P01 - Adaptive Sport Seats
693 - 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
640 - Sport Chrono Package Turbo
619 - Bluetooth Phone Interface
342 - Heated Front Seats
XXZ - Foot Rest Aluminum
XXF - Red Taillights
CPA - Thicker Leather Steering Wheel
810 - Floor Mats in Interior Color

cole328

Ahhh...basalt You'll LOVE the color

Terry Adams

Jim, that's a killer color and specs!

TT Surgeon

turbo script console lid CUV

jcnesq

Agree, would order that if I could. But this car is on the lot with my name on it and my patience is wearing thin!

Bob in NY

Jim, what are you waiting for?

jcnesq

LOL - Just wanted to take a couple days to be sure about the color (I was torn between a black one and the basalt one), oh and yeh, there's that other minor matter of getting another TT (as in telegraphic transfer, e.g. $$$) in a couple days.

TT Surgeon

Re the CUV, I didn't order it either, I added it later from suncoast.