or maybe not depending on the ride. I've been lurking here and reading up/researching for weeks but only now decided to finally register. This has been a very helpful and informative site as I have learned a ton. Definitely a great site full of good people as well.

I originally felt the 996TT was impractical as I have a wife and 2 kids but then again, if we need space, we have ample amounts of it in the Yukon Denali. I almost had myself convinced to stay the sport sedan route until I took a test drive on a 996 TT. Even worse, I made the mistake of driving it first out of 4 car models total I was plannign to look at that day.

I brought my son along to make sure he'd fit in the back just fine and I was surprised actually at just how well he did. It wasn't a tight fit at all (he's 12). While I had a sh*t eatin' grin the entire drive (he did too), my day of test driving other models came to an end. I knew there would be no following that experience plus I wanted to simply savor the experience rather than "pollute" it. On the drive home I came to the realization that there are no other models for me any longer. My next car must be a p-car!

I can already tell this is a dangerous community to be part of but what the hell! It looks like a lot of fun too! Let me ask for patience in advance if I happen to ask too many noobie questions.

 

Oh oh, seems like another MOD nut in the making. Welcome!

 

LOL...such an easy car to get fast! You will enjoy!

 

Congrats! .. and tell your son to keep an eye on his college fund!

 

Haha nice. Be cool when you buy one, all are good so you'll want any car you drive, but some are better. Good luck.

 

lol +1

 

i know how u feel i went and test drove some m3's with the SMG and was like wow i was impressed for what it was, i test drove a c2 weeks before, then i went and test drove a beat up 996TT with fabspeed exhaust and OMFG what an amazing feeling even got someone to play while i was out and made a fool out of a camaro it was such a great time i test drove another 996TT stock and there is no other car for this price range with this kind of excitement reliability or enjoyment.

 

welcome to the beginning of a very long and expensive road, its called mod street, welcome, you will enjoy it and so will your son, probably his friends too, your wife probably wont though

 

im very familar with the mod street used to have a very small DSM shop, im getting a car that already has a built bottom end n stage 4 turbos so i dont think ill have to mod much i jsut wanna drive this one =)

 

I think most of us went through the same experience. Never test drive one of these or you will end up owning one!!!

 

Thanks for the warm welcome and wishes everyone. I know test drive many other cars could elicit the same type of sentiments but the 911 has always held a special place for me. For a variety of reasons I've always had to "settle" on other vehicles but I now have the opportunity and support from a loving wife to get my "new toy".

I tell you that I'm already scouting small and larger mods while searching for vehicles. That is part of the appeal of the TT. So much fun to be had driving it and futzing with it. Now I just have to try and be patient while I search for a choice specimen to call my own...

 

Exactly same to me till last month. New M3, C63 or 996tt used. Full whole month. Decision? Decision? Until I tested driving 996tt. Done deal in minutes. Now I'm saving up for the TONY/EPL mod.

 

I have been looking/lurking on here as well trying to get educated b 4 I "pull the trigger" on a 996TT if u don't mind can u give me some details on what u have bought? Year miles etc.....Trying to gather as much comparison info as I can. Thanks!

 

2001 seal grey
black int
6speed
nav
stock body other then gt2 wing
stock wheels

31k miles

clean record,

stage 4 turbos (EVOMS GT640 KIT)
full exhaust from heads to tail pipes, solid hub clutch
new motor with 3k miles on it with pauter x-beam rods
larger boost hoses n GT2 intercoolers
billet DV
short shift kit with billet shift link

probably forgetting something

purchase price 44900 + dealer 250$ fee were asking 49000
finianced at 6.4% with sub 700 score and 10% down (non franchsie dealer) (credit union provident had a better rate but jacked with me about non franchise dealer) they gave me 5.25% on 84 mo

couldn't be happier sign paper work monday n fly out with check in hand to pickup car after PPI n leak down test

 

I previously had a Cayman S and loved it. Bumped up to about 330hp or so. Now, in my new 2002 996 X50 Turbo and the additional 120 hp is addictive. Great car...and my 7 year old daughter loves the back seat so far.
My wife is never a fan of my loud and modded cars. She loves this one so far too...but it is still stock.
Good luck with your decision!