996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

996TT to 993TT?

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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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I had a 993TT for 5 years and find my GT2 much more "thrilling" to drive.
Add to that the old style interior, I would never go back.
 
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Love the speed yellow 993TT. As said prior, I believe that car was in an accident (don't know how bad), so I would look into it.
 
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I had a 993TT for 5 years and find my GT2 much more "thrilling" to drive.
Add to that the old style interior, I would never go back.
Yea, i think GT2 is a better look for me, thanks!

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Love the speed yellow 993TT. As said prior, I believe that car was in an accident (don't know how bad), so I would look into it.
I think i remember it, it was very few pics of the car, but yea i remember the seller listing something about a fender bender or a few parts were replaced, dont know if this is the car! Can any of you carfax? Just curious!
 
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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martin a well sorted 996TT IMHO is far superior to a 993TT at the track.
 
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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I'd say stick with your GT2 idea Martin.
 
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Martin just head straight for the Carrera GT so you won't second guess yourself every month :P
 
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Not for me. I think it would be a bad move.
I would go more toward 997 GT3 for your next P-Car.
 
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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The 993 wide body is a beautiful car. One of the most beautiful ever.

That said, it dates back to a 1995 design, technology and engineering. We're so far removed from that.

Also don't forget that gaskets, rubber hoses, etc... wear with time as well as mileage.

My opinion is that the latest is always the greatest.
 
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
martin a well sorted 996TT IMHO is far superior to a 993TT at the track.
Yea i assume, although i would feel 993tt is more pure with equal suspension components on it and weight, but who knows, as mentioned technology isnt as great! But ti doesnt necessarily mean its worse, that's why i asked

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I'd say stick with your GT2 idea Martin.
Haha i agree!

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Not for me. I think it would be a bad move.
I would go more toward 997 GT3 for your next P-Car.
Yea man, 997GT3 is so nice!

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The 993 wide body is a beautiful car. One of the most beautiful ever.

That said, it dates back to a 1995 design, technology and engineering. We're so far removed from that.

Also don't forget that gaskets, rubber hoses, etc... wear with time as well as mileage.

My opinion is that the latest is always the greatest.
Agreed and good to think about, maintenance and stuff on an older car, just thought it would be more pure and very different from the 996tt or newer car's out! Not to fond of going down to a 10YO car, but i would never judge one based on its age..
 
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go drive one!
 
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go drive one!
I will...
 
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You can test drive both of my precious anytime. You'll love them both like I do.
 
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Martin
You can test drive both of my precious anytime. You'll love them both like I do.
I might have to take you up on that offer Vince Ok, i'll give you my address, ship em on down tomorrow, k?
 
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for me, i'd love to personally have a 993tt, but it would definately be a garage queen, so it would never be a substitute for a 996tt, rather a priority first "must have" when I begin my car collection....
 
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
martin a well sorted 996TT IMHO is far superior to a 993TT at the track.

That is going to far- try well sorted against well sorted and there is not a lot (nothing) in it.Ultimately - as a track car it may prove right.
In standard form the 996 as a road car is far more civilised and as such more like other(non Porsche) cars.The 993 retains the quirkiness from Porsche history and is far less mainstream. These comments apply to the 6 speeds as the Tip removes any sense of driver involvement and to me is vitually another car.
I have both 993 and 996 and love both !
 


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