Just picked it up today. I'm so excited. This thing is so much fun. I don't even think about getting into my 997.2tt anymore . But for comparison, I can feel that my tt is more powerful but f430 is straight up in fun factor. The sound, looks, and the rawness. I'm so thrilled.


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You're kidding right?

 

My 997.2tt is definitely more powerful but f430 wins in terms of fun factor. But then again, my tt is still in break in period so I may change my mind once I let her loose

 

I know what you mean about the F430 being such a thrilling car. The car really is special (the sound, the body styling, the engine, the interior).

Even though the 997tt.2 is faster it does not have the same feeling about it (German vs Italian). This is why I think modding a TT is essential. That way you get a great sound (although not as nice as a Ferrari), looks improve, performance becomes even better and it becomes a personalised, italian killer of a sports car, rather than just a cold piece of amazing German engineering. No doubt the TT is incredible, but as stock it just feels a bit cold.

I know I am probably going to get killed for this post, but I do feel it to be very true.

Congrats on the car bud!

 

i would agree, the sound alone makes up for a lot of things!

 

meh, italian trash but gratz none the less.

 

Ive also said it a few times, stock 997.1 TT was boring and needs mods to make it come alive. Simple mods at that, flash, exhaust and suspenion and all of a sudden its an animal.

 

nice to have both! congrats!

 

My tts feels anything but cold
Even a drive around the block makes me feel warm inside
The 430 has such pleasant curves too!

 

I agree! I feel the same way, although I think just about every modern car out there needs some modding.. Save the uber exotics like the Carrera GT, Veyrons, Zondas etc.

A standard 997TT or F430 for that matter does not get my heart pumping as much as a modded one does. However a little drop and some nice wheels is all that's needed in most cases. Just to get it, as you say, personalised.

 

You just need to add this to the F430

 

after modding my 997.1tt, i agree that modding is a must. proto upgraded turbos, werks1 IC, BMC filter, proto x-pipe exhaust, new clutch with light weight fly wheel, and tune makes this car completely and totally different than stock and exciting at all times to drive. even with the $ that i spent on the car and the mods, its still less than a F430.

 

Great line up of cars. Im in full agreement with all of your purchases. Enjoy them all!

 

can you please post up a comparison of each of your cars, 997tt, 430, and m3. these cars are all on my mind and i want to hear real world review

 

i have both cars as well and the turbo feels quicker for sure but nothing is like the sense of occasion you get when you unplug the battery charger for the f430 and fire up that italian v8. The turbo is my daily and the f430 is used on occasion. I would use the 430 daily if it sat more people and service was the same price as the turbo.