996TT or GT2 as a daily driver?
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Originally Posted by carendt242
i think this quote sums it up.
you expect to go to a rear-engine gt2 w/ 450+hp and not expect any troubles? everyone is being very macho in this thread (and maybe they've since learned how to drive their 996 to the extreme) but it has been said again & again that the GT2 is unforgiving; if you screw up, bye bye.
get the turbo w/ its AWD & PSM - it has already saved me a few times.
- chuck
you expect to go to a rear-engine gt2 w/ 450+hp and not expect any troubles? everyone is being very macho in this thread (and maybe they've since learned how to drive their 996 to the extreme) but it has been said again & again that the GT2 is unforgiving; if you screw up, bye bye.
get the turbo w/ its AWD & PSM - it has already saved me a few times.
- chuck
The main reason why I got rid of the Turbo was PSM and AWD, which, even when turned off, really isn't off, and won't go sideways the way a real RWD car would.
Instead of depending on electronics to save you, why not take some DE's and learn how to deal with RWD?
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Originally Posted by BLUBYOU
I have a "92" 964 Turbo and a 996TT. They ARE my daily drivers - Rain or shine! The only time they don't get taken out is if I have to go into New York or there is snow. The 996TT is the better daily driver precisely because of the 4-wheek drive. It is exeptionally stable in the wet and its clutch is easier to use if I get stuck in traffic. The GT-2 is the ultimate Porsche and I'll probably own one some day, but I doubt that the rear wheel drive will ever be as comfortable and reassuring in everyday driving situations as the 4-wheel drive turbos, IMHO.
After three years with AWD and PSM, I found the driving experience quite uninvolving and sterile.
Who's driving the car? Me or the computer?
In the GT2, there is no question that if you nail that apex and sling shot out of the corner, that it's all you.
In the 996 Turbo you never know because PSM can't be totally turned off, and AWD is annoying. And yes, the Turbo was my DD, and I never drove it with PSM on. It was still a drag.
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TT or GT2
I had the same decision. I had a TT X50 (which I loved), but, the way I think is that as long as there is something faster and more rare (GT2), I'm never satisfied. I traded my TT for a GT2 and I honestly don't think that I'll ever sell it. (famous last words). It does ride a little hard and the low front end can be a problem, but, it's the greatest thrill ride I've ever driven.
I drive my car to work a couple of days per week and it's fine. I say, go with the GT2
I drive my car to work a couple of days per week and it's fine. I say, go with the GT2
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Originally Posted by SilverSL55
I had the same decision. I had a TT X50 (which I loved), but, the way I think is that as long as there is something faster and more rare (GT2), I'm never satisfied. I traded my TT for a GT2 and I honestly don't think that I'll ever sell it. (famous last words). It does ride a little hard and the low front end can be a problem, but, it's the greatest thrill ride I've ever driven.
I drive my car to work a couple of days per week and it's fine. I say, go with the GT2
I drive my car to work a couple of days per week and it's fine. I say, go with the GT2
Originally Posted by RCNJ
Agreed!
I had my 01' Turbo and was never quite happy with it. The AWD and PSM killed the thrill of the ride especially since I was coming out of a 500hp 300zx turbo that I was used to being sideways. Now after experiencing the GT2 feels alot like my Z only ten times better at everything and very controllable. So I would say if you've always driven RWD than go GT2 you will not regret it.
Raudel
I had my 01' Turbo and was never quite happy with it. The AWD and PSM killed the thrill of the ride especially since I was coming out of a 500hp 300zx turbo that I was used to being sideways. Now after experiencing the GT2 feels alot like my Z only ten times better at everything and very controllable. So I would say if you've always driven RWD than go GT2 you will not regret it.
Raudel
It all depends on you, what type of person YOU are and where you live (Weather and so on)
It should make it a fairly easy decision, 996tt is an amazing daily driver, GT2 is not for most people. If you love stiff scary rides, GT2 is for you!
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996TT- Positives: More comfortable, AWD for the snow and Ice, Less expensive. Negatives: Not a GT2
GT2- Positives: It's a GT2. Negatives: Most crashed Porsche (from what I've heard).
GT2- Positives: It's a GT2. Negatives: Most crashed Porsche (from what I've heard).
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