Hello board. I would really like to hear your opinions. I have been searching like mad for a 997TT.
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I have stopped searching for a P in the states because the Canadian dollar is really weak. So please keep in mind these prices are in Canadian dollars.
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Option1
08 997TT 4300 Miles. Originally from US. $132K.
Park Assist, Spoiler lip painted, Front Air intakes painted, Lower Part of Rear Apron Painted, Sport Chrono Package Plus, Axle-Differential Lock Rear, Heated Seats, Floor Mats in Interior Color, Painted Model Designation on Rear Lid, Three-Spoke Steering Wheel in Smooth Leather, Standard Rocker panels painted, Footrest in aluminium and also comes with a Porsche indoor car cover, standard seat.
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Option2 170K
Brand new 09 997TT
Chrono Package
Z4 Basalt Black Metallic <o></o>
Z4 Basalt Black Metallic <o></o>
AT Black Full Leather <o></o>
P77 Leather Sport Seats <o></o>
24891 Stitching F/R seats Dev. Color <o></o>
24901 Dashboard Stitching Dev. Color<o></o>
24902 Door Stitching in Dev. Color <o></o>
24903 Door Handle Stitching Dev.Clr. <o></o>
24904 Dev.Stitching Side Centr Cnsl <o></o>
24905 Rear Side Panel Dev.Stitching <o></o>
619 Bluetooth Phone Interface <o></o>
870 Universal Audio Interface <o></o>
CXB Door Entry Grds Stl Steel Illu
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With option 1, the only thing, it has a darn standard seat. I have asked the local dealership and they said they can change to a adaptative sport seat for 5-7K. So the total is still around 139K. That is an about 30K difference between used and new.
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Any comments would be welcome.
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Thank you

 

Option 2 doesn't have LSD or sports chrono? I'd pass on that.

If you need to switch the seats on option 2, you'll also have to make sure the new seats have deviated stitching as well. The problem with deviated stitching, is I always seem to find a vehicle with some parts missing...like the shift boot.

 

I am not sure about LSD. But according to the dealership sports chrono is standard on the 09. I check the Porsche Canada and sure enough, the selection is gone. He also mentioned the new 09 comes with the touch screen.

Does the 09 have direct fuel injection?

Sometime I just hate to buy a new car. I learn my lesson from my current M3.

 

No 997TT has direct injection. And, quite frankly, that is a good thing.

Porsche has already announced that the next generation GT2, GT3, and TT will use a brand new engine, with DI. Unfortunately, that means they are dropping the current engine for a cost savings of nearly $40K for Porsche.

Why is that important? The current engine is a extremely durable, bulletproof, tested race engine derived from the GT1 racing program. Most members here would not trade it for the new engine design which features a "integrated" dry sump system, rather than a true dry sump.

 

Is that important? Haha. I am as green as you can get when it comes to P. However I am learning lots. Thanks for the tip.

 

Well, big argument about how "important" this development is...but do a search with the phrase "M97 9A1" on rennteam.com or rennlist.com and you will hear pretty strong opinions.

I have no doubt the new engine and remodeled 997TT will be superb. But for those of us who mod their cars, the current engine block is bulletproof...capable of handling >650 HP without a bottom end rebuild.

 

Option 640 - Sports Chrono is NOT standard for 2009 - at least in the US - and it is the one must-have option on the 997TT.

 

I thought so...easy to tell if you have it.

Look for the ugly "zit" on the dashboard.

 

I believe the sports chrono package is a standard in Canada now. On the "Build our own 911 Turbo", the sports chrono is no longer there.(Canadian Website) In addition, my local dealership has confirmed it. Unless he is not telling me the truth.

 

For this much money, and if you are looking at 09's, you should do what many of us have done, go to your dealer and place an order for your car exactly as you want it. It will be be worth every cent and you will love it.

 

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