advice needed. 996TT or 997 Carrera S?
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It still will never compare, it is basically an uphill battle trying to make it into what the turbo already is.
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Many things you can don with a 996TT that won't work to well in a 997C2 unless some very expensive tuning.
(random 996tt clips and an absolutely awesome song to it)
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uggh. this is killing me. 996 TT w/ 21k miles no warranty. 997 C2S w/ 23k miles CPO 2 yr/100miles.
996 - $50500 no navi, heated seats, full leather
997 - $54000 navi, heated seats, leather
the reliability does scare me a little on the 996 since it's a 2002.... aslkdjfklajsdlfjsdf
996 - $50500 no navi, heated seats, full leather
997 - $54000 navi, heated seats, leather
the reliability does scare me a little on the 996 since it's a 2002.... aslkdjfklajsdlfjsdf
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Go save yourself and get 997tt. You will have all power/cpo/newer look. Happy ending.
uggh. this is killing me. 996 TT w/ 21k miles no warranty. 997 C2S w/ 23k miles CPO 2 yr/100miles.
996 - $50500 no navi, heated seats, full leather
997 - $54000 navi, heated seats, leather
the reliability does scare me a little on the 996 since it's a 2002.... aslkdjfklajsdlfjsdf
996 - $50500 no navi, heated seats, full leather
997 - $54000 navi, heated seats, leather
the reliability does scare me a little on the 996 since it's a 2002.... aslkdjfklajsdlfjsdf
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nonsense. these cars have clearly been proven to be very reliable even in the very first few production models in 2001. Some consider it to be the "toyota" of supercars
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IMHO, the ****pit of the 996TT is much nicer, if not as high build quality as a 997. My 997's came with a big center console that's ugly. SatNav and cell phones? You shouldn't being driving a powerful sports car.
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Insurance will be about 10% higher on the 996TT v. the 997CS, not a deciding factor but a data point nonetheless.
Questions:
Does the 997CS have a different engine block than the 996TT?
Also, isn't the 996TT a true dry sump vs. a wet sump 997CS?
I would suspect maintenance costs to be slightly higher on the turbo?
I am going to test drive both next week as I have been flip-flopping on my decision.
Thanks.
Questions:
Does the 997CS have a different engine block than the 996TT?
Also, isn't the 996TT a true dry sump vs. a wet sump 997CS?
I would suspect maintenance costs to be slightly higher on the turbo?
I am going to test drive both next week as I have been flip-flopping on my decision.
Thanks.
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Drive them both and I think you'll have your answer.
They have a completely different engine block...the block (referred to as the Metzger block) in the Turbo, GT3, and GT2 is definitely an extremely well engineered and battle tested unit. I would suspect that maintenance costs might be slightly higher on the turbo, but possibly not much unless you have a major issue with a turbocharger, intercooler, etc. They are made extremely well.
I look forward to your decision after the test drive.
They have a completely different engine block...the block (referred to as the Metzger block) in the Turbo, GT3, and GT2 is definitely an extremely well engineered and battle tested unit. I would suspect that maintenance costs might be slightly higher on the turbo, but possibly not much unless you have a major issue with a turbocharger, intercooler, etc. They are made extremely well.
I look forward to your decision after the test drive.