997TT not "all that" ???
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Originally Posted by F**K
I was in the same boat. Went with option 4, couldn't be happier! 
I don't care how good the vehicle is.......I ain't buying nuthin from somebody that just lost $5.8 BILLION!!!!!!!! over a nine month period.
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
So, you are recommending buying a Ford product for $170,000+- on top of third quarter losses for 2006 of $5.8 billion? Yes, I said losses of $5.8 BILLION!!!!!
I don't care how good the vehicle is.......I ain't buying nuthin from somebody that just lost $5.8 BILLION!!!!!!!! over a nine month period.
I don't care how good the vehicle is.......I ain't buying nuthin from somebody that just lost $5.8 BILLION!!!!!!!! over a nine month period.
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Originally Posted by F**K
As long as parts are readily available if I need them, I don't care if they lose a trillion dollars. The FGT is a riot and I am happier than a pig in ****.
I had a 997tt, sold it in a month and bought a FGT. Totally different experience. The 997TT is transportation. The FGT is an experience everytime I drive it.
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Originally Posted by terrence
Exactly! Does that mean we don't buy Dell computers, Satellite radios or Tivo's?
I had a 997tt, sold it in a month and bought a FGT. Totally different experience. The 997TT is transportation. The FGT is an experience everytime I drive it.
I had a 997tt, sold it in a month and bought a FGT. Totally different experience. The 997TT is transportation. The FGT is an experience everytime I drive it.
I'm convinced that if I was to get the 997TT I would get bored within days and end up getting rid of it.
The GT is a whole different concept - I'm hoping I could use it everyday?
My only concern with the FGT is that it would end up taking something from my Lambo Murcie and that it does the "same thing" as the Lambo - to the extent that I'd only need one or the other (and I LOVE my Lambo!)
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I say get the 996 GT2! It will not take the supercar glory from your Murci and is the most hardcore 911 so far. And it looks like you want something a bit more raw, right?
Or get the 997 GT3, you can use it every day, you'll certainly not feel disconnected and it is just beautiful!!!!!! + you'll save some $ so give it to Manthey and you'll never ever look back!!
Or you could get the FGT....................
Or get the 997 GT3, you can use it every day, you'll certainly not feel disconnected and it is just beautiful!!!!!! + you'll save some $ so give it to Manthey and you'll never ever look back!!
Or you could get the FGT....................
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I went with Option 4, and added a few mods (see my signature) for another 200+ HP. Total cost of parts and labor was less than US $10,000. Just ran the 1/4 at 125.4 MPH with a very low RPM (2000) launch and shifting leisurely this past weekend. And here's the video.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...750&pr=goog-sl
BTW, the GT rides better than both of my stock 996 GT3 and Elise w/ Ohlins.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...750&pr=goog-sl
BTW, the GT rides better than both of my stock 996 GT3 and Elise w/ Ohlins.
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Originally Posted by evo_333
I don't think anyone here is saying the 996TT is "better" than the 997TT. Rather, the original poster is commenting how the 997TT is not living up to its expectations. also, there was no 996S btw...
