Any articles/opinions on 993 TT v/s 996 TT?
Discussion
verysideways said:
VS, you are very handy mate! Do I get three wishes too?
Many thanks.
If there's a 993 thread around here that i'm not on, i've probably died and been buried in mine 
In case you fancy dribbling over a 993RS...www.verysideways.com/pages/cars/993rs.htm
In case you fancy dribbling over a 993RS...www.verysideways.com/pages/cars/993rs.htm
I'm a bit surprised by the answers to this thread .. are all the avid 996tt owners on mid-term!? ..
Before I give a completely biased opinion , let me say I've driven neither so I'm to be discounted completely .. BUT..
The 996 is a better looking more modern looking , sleeker looking car .. I'm just not into perilously balanced bbq grills on car tails..
It's engine and turbos are reputed to be bulletproof ,just as the 993's are , but made even more-so by the fact that its minimum 3 years younger than the youngest equivalent 993.
It's supposedly much more user friendly as an everyday car.
It has a modern dash .. Sorry , cognoscenti , but my nose wrinkles subconsciously every time I peer into a pre 996 cockpit.
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
And of course it's got more room on the inside , someone like me , heading into the deep ravages of a midlife crises , can appreciate , especially when there's kids to be transported on an hourly basis.
So there you go ... Musings of the one of the great unwashed ... Funnily enough , there's a lot of us around......
Before I give a completely biased opinion , let me say I've driven neither so I'm to be discounted completely .. BUT..
The 996 is a better looking more modern looking , sleeker looking car .. I'm just not into perilously balanced bbq grills on car tails..
It's engine and turbos are reputed to be bulletproof ,just as the 993's are , but made even more-so by the fact that its minimum 3 years younger than the youngest equivalent 993.
It's supposedly much more user friendly as an everyday car.
It has a modern dash .. Sorry , cognoscenti , but my nose wrinkles subconsciously every time I peer into a pre 996 cockpit.
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
And of course it's got more room on the inside , someone like me , heading into the deep ravages of a midlife crises , can appreciate , especially when there's kids to be transported on an hourly basis.
So there you go ... Musings of the one of the great unwashed ... Funnily enough , there's a lot of us around......
ballcock said:
I'm a bit surprised by the answers to this thread .. are all the avid 996tt owners on mid-term!? ..
Before I give a completely biased opinion , let me say I've driven neither so I'm to be discounted completely .. BUT..
The 996 is a better looking more modern looking , sleeker looking car .. I'm just not into perilously balanced bbq grills on car tails..
It's engine and turbos are reputed to be bulletproof ,just as the 993's are , but made even more-so by the fact that its minimum 3 years younger than the youngest equivalent 993.
It's supposedly much more user friendly as an everyday car.
It has a modern dash .. Sorry , cognoscenti , but my nose wrinkles subconsciously every time I peer into a pre 996 cockpit.
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
And of course it's got more room on the inside , someone like me , heading into the deep ravages of a midlife crises , can appreciate , especially when there's kids to be transported on an hourly basis.
So there you go ... Musings of the one of the great unwashed ... Funnily enough , there's a lot of us around......
Im not a great fan of the 996ttBefore I give a completely biased opinion , let me say I've driven neither so I'm to be discounted completely .. BUT..
The 996 is a better looking more modern looking , sleeker looking car .. I'm just not into perilously balanced bbq grills on car tails..
It's engine and turbos are reputed to be bulletproof ,just as the 993's are , but made even more-so by the fact that its minimum 3 years younger than the youngest equivalent 993.
It's supposedly much more user friendly as an everyday car.
It has a modern dash .. Sorry , cognoscenti , but my nose wrinkles subconsciously every time I peer into a pre 996 cockpit.
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
And of course it's got more room on the inside , someone like me , heading into the deep ravages of a midlife crises , can appreciate , especially when there's kids to be transported on an hourly basis.
So there you go ... Musings of the one of the great unwashed ... Funnily enough , there's a lot of us around......
ballcock said:
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
Trust me i'm a mere mortal, and i don't think that's true.
A 993tt 12k service is £210, 24k service is £450, clutch is £900
How does that compare to 996tt prices?
verysideways said:
ballcock said:
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
Trust me i'm a mere mortal, and i don't think that's true.
A 993tt 12k service is £210, 24k service is £450, clutch is £900
How does that compare to 996tt prices?
VS, I just paid £400 for my 944 T service... where are you getting these superb deals?
verysideways said:
ballcock said:
It's ongoing costs / servicing are way down on the 993 , as are the intervals (These things actually matter to us mere mortals)
Trust me i'm a mere mortal, and i don't think that's true.
A 993tt 12k service is £210, 24k service is £450, clutch is £900
How does that compare to 996tt prices?
I must have duff info but I was told the interval was 6000 miles on the 993tt .. Is this not the case?
I also saw figures from the opc which put the service prices well over the 996 prices.. I don't have the luxury of indies in Ireland , so I don't know how they'd compare..
ballcock said:
kayc said:
I'm not a great fan of the 996tt
Actually I thought your post was remarkably unbiased ...
Certainly not what this here forum needs ,expects or desires from you Casey!!
Pretty much ignore journalists and the 993 mafia on here! Drive both and then make your choice. I'd personally look at buying a manual 996TT X50 (I'm biased). Anyone who can say it's a boring car probably sticks closely to speed limits and has never seen one being put through it's paces around Europe or cross country at daybreak!
DAZ
DAZ
Edited by dazren on Friday 27th October 16:48
dazren said:
Pretty much ignore journalists and the 993 mafia on here! Drive both and then make your choice. I'd personally look at buying a manual 996TT X50 (I'm biased). Anyone who can say it's a boring car probably sticks closely to speed limits and has never seen one being put through it's paces around Europe or cross country at daybreak!
DAZ
DAZ
Edited by dazren on Friday 27th October 16:48
Best post here on the last weeks!
..Whoops .. sorry !! .. verysideways said:
Advo: Northways (p.s. rather like your car collection and i'm a touch older than you so hugely jealous)
Ballcock: it would appear you've been misinformed...
Ballcock: it would appear you've been misinformed...
Flattered VS, only the Porsche and the bike are in London, but I have plans to bring the Lancia down here soon, once I have some new carbs (Don't ask. Nightmare!)
www.northwayporsche.co.uk/car_sales/car.asp?ModelName=911%2BAircooled
I do like the look of the C2's on this page! An abundance of spoilers which is unusual! While having never driven a C2, i have heard it is a "purer" experience. Am tempted, but I think I might miss the lack of punch coming from a Porsche Turbo...what do you think VS? You've owned the lot (jealous!).
If your 944t is standard you won't miss the punch in a stock n/a 993, in fact if you get a non vario 993 (earlier one) you will still get a slight kick as it comes on cam (which is why they sometimes feel faster than later cars).
Real world, very little difference between C2 and C4 to drive, ditto C2S, but C4S is quite a bit different, then comes the turbo (which is a 4S with HUGE torque and no noise), then comes the RS which is MUCH more tactile and communicative.
Come out this way and i'll give you a lift to Northways on the back roads...
Real world, very little difference between C2 and C4 to drive, ditto C2S, but C4S is quite a bit different, then comes the turbo (which is a 4S with HUGE torque and no noise), then comes the RS which is MUCH more tactile and communicative.
Come out this way and i'll give you a lift to Northways on the back roads...
verysideways said:
If your 944t is standard you won't miss the punch in a stock n/a 993, in fact if you get a non vario 993 (earlier one) you will still get a slight kick as it comes on cam (which is why they sometimes feel faster than later cars).
Real world, very little difference between C2 and C4 to drive, ditto C2S, but C4S is quite a bit different, then comes the turbo (which is a 4S with HUGE torque and no noise), then comes the RS which is MUCH more tactile and communicative.
Come out this way and i'll give you a lift to Northways on the back roads...
Real world, very little difference between C2 and C4 to drive, ditto C2S, but C4S is quite a bit different, then comes the turbo (which is a 4S with HUGE torque and no noise), then comes the RS which is MUCH more tactile and communicative.
Come out this way and i'll give you a lift to Northways on the back roads...
Done!!
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