I currently own a 05 996 Turbo S and have been pondering on switching to the 997 Turbo.

1) Is there a significant improvement in hp & handling compared to my 996 Turbo S in daily driving here in orange county, ca.


Any input would be appreciated.


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2005 Turbo S

 

No, not significant enough to balance out the depreciating hit.

 

The main difference is exterior and interior, the interior of the 997 is better and improved over the 996's interior it feels well built.

but for a 30-40hp difference I would just suggest you to add an ecu, air intake, headers, dv's and exhausts if you want to surpass or achieve 997TT no's.

 

PASM on the 997TT is supposed to be better than PSM on the 996TT

 

the 997 turbo isnt too much faster than a turbo s. i believe turbo s' have run 11.8@121-123 in bone stock trim.

 

overall build quality is much better. I love my 997 TT did not like my 996 TT or my 996 TT X50 which is same as the S

 

i owned a 996 turbo s before my 997 turbo and i like my 997 turbo 100000x more

 

Hated, seeing my 996tt go, did alot of upgrades and loved it, love my 997tt
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