Long time porsche owner. Current car is a 996 TT 6 speed, that I have owned for 13 years, k16/16g pss 10, LWF. Red w Black...... Love the car, but I am 65 years old and I am tempted by the performance of the pdk and launch control. I do not need the S version, as Protomotive or whomever will flash to S HP specs or more.
So gentleman, as I respect the members of our 6speed forum, what do you suggest?? my budget is 90-100K. Thanks for helping, Mike
Ps looking for years 2010-2013 and are some years better than others?

 

Ps looking for years 2010-2013 and are some years better than others?

All the same.

 

No not all the same. The 2010's (or maybe just early 2010 builds) didn't come with launch control. You specified launch control so wanted to point that out.

 

Your right. I only was thinking of 6 speed manual.

 

If i were to upgrade from my 07 to a 10+ i think i would be looking for the lowest milage newest one in my budget with...

1. Make sure it has sport chrono (would be rare not to but you need this)

2. I wouldnt want centerlock wheels personally. Much harder to take places to get wheels taken off or tires changed.

3. Not sure i would want ceramics due to possibility of having to change a rotor for big $$$

4. Lastly as a personal choice i would LOVE to find one with cooled seats because on a hot day they are a revolution.

 

Have you test driven a Turbo with PDK? I mean really driven the car in situations that we encounter in our 6-speed manual equipped cars every day and does the PDK suit you? I'm not saying the PDK is a bad thing. I have not ever driven a car with one is all and while I wouldn't avoid a PDK equipped car I would certainly have to spend some time driving one to be sure I could live with the PDK.

For specific years the old saying is newer is better so my advice would be to seek out the newest best example of a 997 Turbo you can find and afford.

I tend to avoid 1st year models but as a used car one could be alright as the 1st year model issues have been addressed. Mostly. I recall with the 1st MY 996 Turbo there were some things lacking that could not be were not addressed, like the absence of a glove box (oh the humanity!) and the front bumper warts and later MY's received some additional chassis/tub stiffening that while it probably doesn't bring that much more to the table is considered a "plus" when searching for a 996 Turbo example.

But if you find a well cared for 2010 optioned like you want and at a price you like well, there you are.

 

Hey Mike,
Your budget is well within finding a 2011 Turbo S from what I am seeing on cars.com . I would get the Turbo S which has all the options and no need to flash the ECU for more power. Just my opinion.
Dean

 

Thankyou guys for some great advise and Merry Christmas to everyone
I will let you know what happens for sure, Mike