+1, I think you are spot on. I've also owned a C6 Z06 which is a fantastic car for the price. The truth is, the Z06 as compared to the 911TT or the ZR1 compared to the GT2 are roughly half the price - and this is not by mistake. In order to achieve that, some things from the Corvette cannot be at the level of the 911 and it's really a question of whether the owner or prospective owner values those things highly or not.

I am considering a GT2 at the moment and again, while I appreciate the ZR1 and it's potential, I simply value the fit and finish of the 997 more than an outright high power/performance ratio.

 

I am the driver of the 911 Turbo 997 PDK in this video and the car was stock. Tha twas the first time ever I drove a 911 Turbo PDK.

 

gustav,
what did you think of the pdk turbo? how does its performance compare to other cars you have driven?

 

It was surprisngly fast, the kick in the back you get from the new turbo is really surprising and doubleclutch shifts as well

One thing surprised me and that was the nervousness at sat between 150-170 mph on somewhat bumpoeir roads. I beleive all 911s are nervous in the front at very high speeds?

 

Yes, with stock suspensions they are a bit bouncy on the front...

 

Sooooo true,that front end is a handfull at high speeds
Too bad its not as firmly planted as the rear

 

A word about quality: I replaced a leased STS-V with a 2003 996 cab 6-spd (CPO). I had the STS-V for 3 years and the 996 for 2. Both served as daily drivers. I put 18K per year on my cars.

The new Caddy had several major warranty repairs, each of which required long waits for parts. The failures that created the longest waits were a failed rear axle bearing and a failed electric component in the transmission which kept the car at the dealership for six weeks (three weeks each incident) - waiting for parts! Both times I got a base model Pontiac ****box as a loaner. The Caddy was a fun car to drive, but dealing with GM dealerships was a NIGHTMARE.

The 2003 996 was already 5 years old when I bought it. It's had no major issues - although I've had two AC compressors fail (both replaced within one day). My local dealer is outstanding. I've only needed a loaner once and got a Boxter. It was fun for a day.

Bottom line - I'm shopping for an 08 CPO turbo cab right now. I wouldn't consider a ZR1.

 

My buddy/coworker has a C6 Z06. His roof flew off at speed TWICE! (once after being "fixed"). Each time he was given the privilege of driving a piece-o-crap base GM car with manual windows!

 

I'd take either cars.