Zo6 or 03 TT...need help!
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
Greg - I like you but for godsake quit being the #1 Porsche fanboy and quit reporting just what you hear on the Z06 as opposed to actual facts. We all know that you hate the car but don't feed BS to the OP. How many 996TT's have incurred the 2nd gear popout issue that Porsche WILL NEVER issue a recall on? There are just as many of those cases as there are with the roof flying off of the '06Z's. There have been a couple '07s with the problem but for the most part its the '06s.
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I hate to break it to you but the 996TT IS NOT more stable at speed and is nowhere near the performer as the Z06. I've owned both and you damn well know I am no Vette fanboy. I am reporting the facts. The Z06 at 150 mph is much more planted. My 996TT with coilovers had a tenedency to wallow a bit.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
Greg - I like you but for godsake quit being the #1 Porsche fanboy and quit reporting just what you hear on the Z06 as opposed to actual facts. We all know that you hate the car but don't feed BS to the OP. How many 996TT's have incurred the 2nd gear popout issue that Porsche WILL NEVER issue a recall on? There are just as many of those cases as there are with the roof flying off of the '06Z's. There have been a couple '07s with the problem but for the most part its the '06s.
I hate to break it to you but the 996TT IS NOT more stable at speed and is nowhere near the performer as the Z06. I've owned both and you damn well know I am no Vette fanboy. I am reporting the facts. The Z06 at 150 mph is much more planted. My 996TT with coilovers had a tenedency to wallow a bit.
I hate to break it to you but the 996TT IS NOT more stable at speed and is nowhere near the performer as the Z06. I've owned both and you damn well know I am no Vette fanboy. I am reporting the facts. The Z06 at 150 mph is much more planted. My 996TT with coilovers had a tenedency to wallow a bit.
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I am no Vette fan boy either. I have owned a Porsche since my Freshman year in College.(1986) This is the first time in my life that there is not a Porsche in the stable. I might add a Gt3 when they come down to real world pricing.
The Vettes that had the roof issue were all fixed under recall.
Ricky-Just fly up and I will sell you the Z06 so you can track it with us. I will go get another.
The Vettes that had the roof issue were all fixed under recall.
Ricky-Just fly up and I will sell you the Z06 so you can track it with us. I will go get another.
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I've read a bit about the 2nd gear issues but some people act as if it's a sure thing. When buying one of these cars is this the exception or the rule? (should I be planning for a trans rebuild if I buy a 996?)
I'm considering a speed yellow 02 with 31k miles for 62k.
I'm considering a speed yellow 02 with 31k miles for 62k.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
ive heard the exact opposite...while i will never drive a z06 bc i have no desire to...those I know who have driven them (and back to back) have said the z06 at speed gets to be downright scary.
I have four local guys right by me that have '06 and '07 Z06s with anywhere from 6K-23K miles on them and NOT ONE has had ONE issue with their car.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
I (being the key word here) have driven both and driven both pretty damn hard and the Z06 is more planted with ZERO vibration or wallowing at 150mph. Neither felt as good at 150 as the CaymanS however.....the 996TT and Z06 just got there faster...a good bit faster.
I have four local guys right by me that have '06 and '07 Z06s with anywhere from 6K-23K miles on them and NOT ONE has had ONE issue with their car.
I have four local guys right by me that have '06 and '07 Z06s with anywhere from 6K-23K miles on them and NOT ONE has had ONE issue with their car.
So how about let's not argue a point that neither person can prove wrong or right, it's all guessing at this point.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
I (being the key word here) have driven both and driven both pretty damn hard and the Z06 is more planted with ZERO vibration or wallowing at 150mph. Neither felt as good at 150 as the CaymanS however.....the 996TT and Z06 just got there faster...a good bit faster.
I have four local guys right by me that have '06 and '07 Z06s with anywhere from 6K-23K miles on them and NOT ONE has had ONE issue with their car.
I have four local guys right by me that have '06 and '07 Z06s with anywhere from 6K-23K miles on them and NOT ONE has had ONE issue with their car.
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Originally Posted by INTMD8
I've read a bit about the 2nd gear issues but some people act as if it's a sure thing. When buying one of these cars is this the exception or the rule? (should I be planning for a trans rebuild if I buy a 996?)
I'm considering a speed yellow 02 with 31k miles for 62k.
I'm considering a speed yellow 02 with 31k miles for 62k.
Sounds like a great car.
If you are more of a Euro car guy then the Porsche would probably fit better for you. Just do yourself a favor and at least test drive a Z06. They aren't for everybody. If you are "image conscious" as many on here are and will just "feel better about yourself" with a Porsche badge on the hood then so be it.
I'm about having fun and trying different things. The Z06 is different for me and it is a helluva lot of fun. I'm sure I'll be in something else 18 months from now but thats just me.
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
I have heard the same concerning the Z06 at speed, from an avid street racer no less. I call b.s. on the 996 TT being shaky at speed, I take turn 9 at RA going 150+ and it doesnt even scare me, not the slightest bit of discomfort, I have not taken the turn in a Z06 but you cant improve on flawless.
So how about let's not argue a point that neither person can prove wrong or right, it's all guessing at this point.
So how about let's not argue a point that neither person can prove wrong or right, it's all guessing at this point.
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
I have heard the same concerning the Z06 at speed, from an avid street racer no less. I call b.s. on the 996 TT being shaky at speed, I take turn 9 at RA going 150+ and it doesnt even scare me, not the slightest bit of discomfort, I have not taken the turn in a Z06 but you cant improve on flawless.
So how about let's not argue a point that neither person can prove wrong or right, it's all guessing at this point.
So how about let's not argue a point that neither person can prove wrong or right, it's all guessing at this point.
You are pretty regular at CF, what does Jim Bacus, Mike (Shorthrow), David Yu and Allegreto say about the Z at 150? Pretty damn pure is what they say. Look, the 996TT is not the track car for Porsche anyhow.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
Look, the 996TT is not the track car for Porsche anyhow.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
thats true...maybe we should compare the z06 to the GT3/RS or maybe a 996 GT2...i suspect there wont be anything to disagree with in any of those comparos.
. To be honest, I'm tired of the Porsche vs Z06 comparisons. If I was going to do 25+ track days a year, I would be in a 997GT3.........oh, and if I didn't have to make my mortgage payment
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
That is not what the OP is interested in purchasing. I'm sure you just might be able to find another (or 8 million) threads around here somewhere comparing the two . To be honest, I'm tired of the Porsche vs Z06 comparisons. If I was going to do 25+ track days a year, I would be in a 997GT3.........oh, and if I didn't have my $5,000/mo mortgage payment .
. To be honest, I'm tired of the Porsche vs Z06 comparisons. If I was going to do 25+ track days a year, I would be in a 997GT3.........oh, and if I didn't have my $5,000/mo mortgage payment .
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
That is not what the OP is interested in purchasing. I'm sure you just might be able to find another (or 8 million) threads around here somewhere comparing the two . To be honest, I'm tired of the Porsche vs Z06 comparisons. If I was going to do 25+ track days a year, I would be in a 997GT3.........oh, and if I didn't have to make my mortgage payment .
. To be honest, I'm tired of the Porsche vs Z06 comparisons. If I was going to do 25+ track days a year, I would be in a 997GT3.........oh, and if I didn't have to make my mortgage payment .