996tt to 964 c4

[Lordjimimac]

Hi folks,

Ive a 996tt and after a test drive today in a guards red 964 c4 I'm seriously considering the switch.
My specialist has looked after the car for 5 years, i saw £25k of receipts including an engine rebuilt, suspension overhaul, bodywork.
It is guards red, with 144k on the clock and 40k on the engine rebuild.
It was a wonderful wonderful thing to drive. So alive. Brilliant fun!
Obviously a totally different proposition to the 996tt but i may well be up for it.

Couple of questions:
I have two small kids that fit nicely in the back of the 996tt - anyone used a 964 with a similar family and do the child seats fit?
Anyone made a similar switch and have a view - positive or negatively?

Cheers,
James

[Lordjimimac]

Koln-RS said:

Very different cars, that will feel, drive and perform very differently.

Personally, I'd rather have a really good 964 than a 996tt, as I like the traditional n/a air-cooled engine delivery, and the clean traditional '911' silhouette'.

But, the 964 C4 was early awd technology and IMO it was not entirely successful - adding weight and reducing the handling delicacy compared to the C2 (although, interestingly, I actually prefer the 993 C4 to the 993 C2).

The rear seats will be considerably more compromised in the 964. The 996 is quite viable for youngsters, but the 964 is only really possible for short journeys.


Thanks very much indeed for your comment - and sorry for the delay!
Such a tough decision - you comment about the kids is a great input to it.
Powerful emotions draw me to the air cooled... now considering a 997 gen 2 with pse though

[Lordjimimac]

hot66 said:

Had a 996 Turbo modded by DMS
Have a 964 C2 running pss10's and set to 5mm over RS

Rear seats, there is more room for kids in the 996 , but I still carry my daughters in the rear of the 964 & they are aged 10 & 13 .. although the 13 year old has started to complain her head is touching the rear screen !

Personally, I much prefer the 964 from a driving point of view, there is a huge difference in outright pace between the 2 , but the 964 for me is way more enjoyable , not only do I have to work at going quickly but it is just more fun to throw around.

I've not driven a 964 C4 , but have in the past had a 993 C4 which was great except for the steering always felt a bit dead at the straight on position

Thanks hot66 - I count believe how much more fun the 964 was - dont get me wrong - i still loved driving the turbo home and it gives a huge rush - but the 964 was so much more engaging

[Lordjimimac]

Turbo Jonny said:

You would get more safety features with the later NA cars as well as more space

thanks Jonny - come to think of it do you know if the 964 even has an alarm and immobiliser?

[Lordjimimac]

Steve Rance said:

If you are looking for a pure and involving driving experience, the 964 will be a good option. Classic old school 911 looks with modern underpinnings. Very easy to tune should you need to also. In a 964, you don't need lots of power to enjoy the experience. If you are looking for a practical and effortless DD then I'd stay with the TT. It delivers on every level and as an all rounder, very hard to beat

great advice - many thanks
i'm halfway though writing the advert for the tt and you've made me hesitate!
That said, i think i will go for a top end price on the car and see if it sells - if it doesnt - it stays