Anyone else slightly disappointed with 997TT
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Originally Posted by mja 996TT
I just went on their website... 1600 miles Avis 19's in front and 20 on the rear.... thought that was your car!
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Originally Posted by monsoonmadness
IMO the Gallardo ant the 997tt should not be mentioned in the same sentence. They are two different cars and if you want to show off go and get your Gallardo back. IMO,the TT has plenty of presence and does EVERYTHING right. So what no one is looking at you and you dont feel like a rockstar; The tt will always have its reputation as being one of the baddest cars on the road and has its respect in a different level.
When I had my 05TTS coupe and test drove a Gallardo the first thing I noticed was that the Gallardo had no soul and did not exite me. It felt stale and lacked that whole driving thing.
Again, its a different car and thats that. If you want to show off get the Gallardo, if you want to drive, get the Porsche!!!
When I had my 05TTS coupe and test drove a Gallardo the first thing I noticed was that the Gallardo had no soul and did not exite me. It felt stale and lacked that whole driving thing.
Again, its a different car and thats that. If you want to show off get the Gallardo, if you want to drive, get the Porsche!!!
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Originally Posted by LSM
Yea, that's my car, although when I traded it in it had 1400 miles!!!
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can soemone say joy ride ala "ferris bueller's day off" lol
seriously the turbo is a gt car , if u want rawness wait for the gt2 its "the rawness" that you are looking for ina car.. it's os raw it can bite u back..
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Originally Posted by 02barebones996
can soemone say joy ride ala "ferris bueller's day off" lol
seriously the turbo is a gt car , if u want rawness wait for the gt2 its "the rawness" that you are looking for ina car.. it's os raw it can bite u back..
seriously the turbo is a gt car , if u want rawness wait for the gt2 its "the rawness" that you are looking for ina car.. it's os raw it can bite u back..
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lou,
pls see Pm, i am considering a G myself. as for your lack of zest for the 997 TT two words: heavy and ugly.. or at least not exotic looking... 2 other new owners have bailed from their cars upon driving them also
pls see Pm, i am considering a G myself. as for your lack of zest for the 997 TT two words: heavy and ugly.. or at least not exotic looking... 2 other new owners have bailed from their cars upon driving them also
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Originally Posted by LSM
You're probably right....But, I also like the exclusivity of the G, the sound, and the fact that it does not have to be modded to make it look/sound good...The TT needs to be lowered, exhaust, wheels, bigger spoilers, etc etc
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from your descriptions a lambo or a ferrari would best suit your needs
go out and buy one again ....
one thing though porsche's have never always been on the flairy side, they always been subtle... and at times easily camouflaged ..
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Those new Lambos are the only cars I lust after more than the 997. As for the new TT, the car is incredible, but who OK'ed those wheels??? They look like a cheesy Momo design from the mid-90s. What happened to high-tech like hollow spokes, etc.?
That said, I would be more than thrilled to have a 997TT.
That said, I would be more than thrilled to have a 997TT.
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lou,
pls see Pm, i am considering a G myself. as for your lack of zest for the 997 TT two words: heavy and ugly.. or at least not exotic looking... 2 other new owners have bailed from their cars upon driving them also
pls see Pm, i am considering a G myself. as for your lack of zest for the 997 TT two words: heavy and ugly.. or at least not exotic looking... 2 other new owners have bailed from their cars upon driving them also
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Just to clarify, its not all about "look at me" I miss the Lambo becuase its more complete right out of the box....Loud, mean exhaust, lowered, dead on steering, handles better, more pure sports car... That is what I miss..The 997TT feels VERY soft in comparison to driving the G...Like i SAID, FEELS LIKE A GT CAR MORE AKIN TO AN M6 RATHER THAN A SPORTS CAR
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Not surprised
After 1400 miles in my black 997tt, I'm thrilled with the car. It just keeps getting better every mile. The handling, steering and overall fluidity of the car on all roads is a (major) step above my previous 996tt's.
But I can imagine that if you owned and were happy with a Gallardo than you would be disappointed in the 997tt, for simply the first and last reason you listed. The 997tt doesn't bellow (sounds more like a Hoover) and it doesn't draw looks from everyone. Seeing that you own(ed) a Z8 and a Gallardo would make me think that you like a more extroverted ride - that is not the 997tt.
Disappointed in the car, hell no! Is it a GT or a sports car - well that's its beauty, it can be either. Sorry, but the car isn't the problem here.
But I can imagine that if you owned and were happy with a Gallardo than you would be disappointed in the 997tt, for simply the first and last reason you listed. The 997tt doesn't bellow (sounds more like a Hoover) and it doesn't draw looks from everyone. Seeing that you own(ed) a Z8 and a Gallardo would make me think that you like a more extroverted ride - that is not the 997tt.
Disappointed in the car, hell no! Is it a GT or a sports car - well that's its beauty, it can be either. Sorry, but the car isn't the problem here.
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Sad that people buy cars so that other people will notice them and hopefully become their fans. Rich and insecure. Weak sauce.
Seeing the Lambo's on the freeway or in town just doesn't do it for me. They look like kit cars (especially the angles of the rear).
Seeing the Lambo's on the freeway or in town just doesn't do it for me. They look like kit cars (especially the angles of the rear).
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