I had a tricked out 996 with ROW suspension and Aero Kit, but had a kid and sold it to my uncle in the bay area a few years back... I truly miss the Porsche. My current car is great as far as comfort, to power, to handling ratio, but has been in the shop too much for my liking. Thus I am looking to upgrade... and thinking of either 996 TT or a 997 (.2).


Oh and BTW: I am currently driving a 135i black on black convertible with M-Sport suspension, steering wheel, brakes and seats.


Give me your thoughts please:


Paul

 

996tt for go, 997c2 for show

 

The 996tt does require regular maintenance and can give some headaches now and then with boost/vac leaks etc. But that said one of the best bang for the buck and great looks go for it.

 

I too had a '99 996 Cab, for 7 years and loved it. I would have kept it forever but someone offered me high retail book in the pit of the recession so I took it. I took the $30K and put it down on an '04 996 Turbo that I've had for over 3 years now. The only repair I've had has been an accumulator ($130.00) that I installed myself. I've done some fun stuff like custom wheels, coilovers, SSK, other than that totally stock.

I did look for 10 months to find the perfect low mile example. Glad I did, my '04 still looks like a year old car and has 26K miles. I drove it hard in the canyons tonight, top down, then out for a brew with an old friend. You know the 996, the design is classic and comfortable, so is the interior. I tried but couldn't warm up to the 997s. I still prefer the 996, they got it right.

 

I would suggest driving both and looking at total cost of ownership. Then see about your emotional response to the looks of each car (interior/exterior).

You'll know. You can't go wrong with either as a street car.

Full disclosure, I went from a 987S (977 interior) to the 996TT and couldn't be happier.

 

All good feed back... Keep it coming gents... Let's hear more about personal experiences with repairs, up keep, etc...

 

This was the reason I went with a 996. From the moment I saw one all those years ago, I knew one day this would be the car. It's my perfect blend of performance and mechanics with just the right amount of technology and comfort. It's a very honest car. Any more wizbangery and it'd be too luxurious for my taste.

There forum is already loaded with 'em. Good luck in the hunt for your next Porsche and welcome back to the fold!

-V