996 Turbo S
 

Is there a '02 Turbo S? and what's the difference between a Turbo & Turbo S other than the engine. (i'm sure that there's a thread regarding this but i couldn't find it)

Thanks

nope i think the S started in '04 and ended in '05? but essentially it's the regular 415hp turbo with x50 package.

more power, but also more lag.

Thanks Ben, I always thought they looked different. I'm planning to buy an auto S as i heard they are 450HP.

The consesus from the turbo forum: if you plan on modding the car... the reg turbo is more practicle... more bang for the $. If not you can buy a regular turbo with the x50 package without the fluff of the "S" and save some money. If you want the "S" ... more power to you.

Yes good idea, i have 2 cars in mind, 04 Turbo or 05 Turbo S both auto, almost same mileage the S is only 3200$ more. I might go to that.

good luck man. i saw a turbo S on the road here once and aside from the badge, you'd never guess it was any diff.

Why would you want an auto?

The S badge (and S model) began in 2005. (I have a 2004X50, and the order guide from that year)

In 2004, there was a "Performance Plus Package", order code P81, which was:

P81 Performance Plus Package $29,280
Includes options: 450 Ceramic Brakes (PCCB),
CPZ Thicker Steering Wheel,
X50 Turbo Powerkit,
X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust,
XRC 18" Sport Techno Wheel


In 2005 this became the "S" model option.

AFAIK

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PS Yes, WHY an auto?? :)

Yea...if your going to mod it get the the 04 and save the $$$, The X50 comes with K24's they are not much better then the K16's.If your modding it you wont use the K24's and you spending the extra $$ is pointless. Nothing wrong with a S and I wouldn't have an issue modding either, it all depends on what you buy.You might want to stop by the TT forum...

Blah don't get an auto! No fun driving it at all

Well all my cars are manual, I like to use it as a daily drive, I think auto would be a good one, plus I am not planning to tune it. Also the Auto Turbo have good resale value, I'm not planning to keep the car for more than 2 or 3 years.

The tip turbo has terrible resale value....no one wants a Turbo tip, well no one that is buying it for the right reason and not status..

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As the model ages, the demographic for that car shifts.... As the 996 gets older the newer buyer will be increasingly focussed on performance and reduced cost. (Yeah, funny to consider that aspect for a 996TT) I suspect Tips are, and will continue, to be less desireable.

Having said that, buy what you want to drive- you'll loose money on this deal but who cares? :)

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Yeah I think that you're right

I can see arguments both ways but I'm thinking that it will do the opposite... As they become more affordable, they will become a more everyday car for the 'average' person who isn't so performance orientated and would prefer to drive a Tip...