I was just kicking it around, getting bored with the Porsche. I will hang onto it for a while longer, maybe mod it some more so it feels fast again. When the new S63/S65 get down low enough in price maybe think about it again.

I agree the S55 looks dated, but the 996 Turbo is even older, doesn't it look dated too?

 

Yes, you are crazy.

 

If you're not 100% in love with your p-car then you should switch. Asking if a Porsche looks dated is an interesting question. To me, it's a 50 year old design that's dated and old. To others it's one of the most beautifully designed cars in the world. One that has been refined over the years instead of redesigned. Other manufacturers designs can look dated and old everytime a new model comes out.

I doubt that 99% of the gen pop can identify different Porsche models without looking at the tag on the back.

 

don't do it! adding a S55 to your collection maybe, but giving up your 996 for it? i vote no

 

Get an M5 if anything!

 

If you're getting the S-class, at least get the S600. It costs the same as S55 but is twice as fast in the real-world. S55 will be painfully slow, even with chip and pulley, it will have a hard time braking 13's. S600, is on a whole another level, it is capable of low 11's with only ecu tune. How much would it take to get 996 to run this fast in the 1/4 mile?! Much more than ecu tune !!!

 

get a 04 plus s600 its got dvd base navi and more reliable, make sure you get one with a certified warranty and pay extra to get the full 3yr/100k warranty its like 3500 extra well worth it. then get a renntech ecu/tcu THERE

 

it will be a mid 11sec car trapping 123+mph but you'll get bored soon in that car if i were you i would keep the turbo and get a e39 m5.

 

i love mercedes but if i was you ill keep the turbo!!