I really like the way the 997 looks, inside and out.

Anyone feel that the 20k-30k jump is worth it or should I continue tinkering with the 996?

 

That's a personal decision. Many folk here would like a 997 but most don't think the price difference is worth it. There are lots of cosmetic differences, not so many sports car differences, especially the 997.1

 

struggling with the same issue/dilemma. theyre coming down $ fast. think a nice clean 40-50k mile 97t's will soon be 65/75k. wait for the 991t, then shop.

 

agree. my cars faster than a stock 997t.. hut mezger engine 997.1 would be the one i'd want to stay with. was 997.2 the last mezger? can;'t recall

 

I love my 996tt but just saw this picture and got excited/creamed ma' pants
But its sooo hard to justify the huge price difference for pretty much interior upgrades.

 

Not worth it to me but yea, that is really a personal decision. I'll spruce up my interior a bit with red and black Alcantara; it'll look good and won't cost anywhere near $20k

 

i hear you. it's killing me too. i keep trying to think of ways of upgrading my old bit*h.. but it's still gonna be 10 years... old.

fast as hell though. i'd have to get a modded 997.1 and if i did, i'd want a cpo warranty for the 1st 2 years of owning it so the normal stuff can break on THEIR dime.. which ya can't have it the warranty is going to be honored. a real dilemma. only thing i know for sure.. no STOCK porsche turbo's!

white!! me too. ( argghh )

 

2009 997.1, the last of the Mezgers. Probably the best Turbo they will ever make.

 

I have thought about it many times myself. If your going to leave the car as is and not mod it very much I think it is worth it.

If you are considering building the car then I do not think its worth it. I am addicted to modding cars, that $20-$30K dump into the 997tt platform would only be the beginning of it. Then it would be a given that I would get wheels, exhaust, coilovers and a tune....Thats almost another $13K! lol... for what? new headlights?

I love the fact that I have no payments to make every month and when I have some spare cash I can mod and play or just drive it as is which is plenty more then a stock 997tt.

 

lol..that sums it up pretty good. but damn, it sure would SMELL nice

 

Yeah, I get that itch pretty often. But for me the hard part is trying to decide if I want 997 Turbo or GT3. I kind of want to try the GT3 just for kicks and giggles.

 

Funny to hear everyone vocalizing my thoughts...fact is: for the same money, you can buy a stock 997 or a nicely modded, (possibly with a built motor) 996 TURBO. Tough choice...when in doubt...do nothing...

 

fixed it for ya

 

Don't judge me!!!!

Actually I bought the RS6 while I still had my 996 turbo...

 

You know.... I don't see the 997 platform as a big enough departure from our cars to justify the expense. It wasn't until I bought my wife our new Cayenne S that I felt my interior was dated. So, I took a test drive in a new 991 S. Fantastic car and the interior update is a huge departure from the 996/997. It certainly dates our cars. I guess my point is that I don't see the upgrade on the 997 significant enough to warrant the additional expense. But when the 991TT comes out... I think it will be game on for two reasons: 1) I could see myself building one and 2) values of the 997.1TT will close on the 996TT enough to make the jump more palatable.

Personally speaking; I'd just stick with the car you have. It may not be as fancy or whatever compared to the 997, but it's STILL a Porsche. Don't forget that.

Go for a drive, roll the windows down, few WOT pulls; you'll recant your thoughts and enjoy your car again.

Chris.