996 TT v 997TT
Discussion
With the 997 turbo coming into the sub 50k sector I am considering now after my brace of 996 turbo's how much better the 997 actually is. Anyone driven both and can give me any constructive feedback? I like the look of the 997's (apart from the damn wheels but thats fixable) and the interior looks an improvement but its the drive I know little about.
I was considering a 997 GT3 but after years of turbo's I think the 'bells&whistles' approach may suit my 'not quite the driving god you'd like to be ' style or with the driver aid's it now has, is it not quite as badass as I think?
I've loved the 996's and think its been simply the best car i've had, will I be disappointed with 997 or does it improve on a tried and tested succesful formula?
I believe a certain Mr.Harris has joined recently and may have the experience of driving all these vehicles and could comment....
if not...its over to the PH massive....
I was considering a 997 GT3 but after years of turbo's I think the 'bells&whistles' approach may suit my 'not quite the driving god you'd like to be ' style or with the driver aid's it now has, is it not quite as badass as I think?
I've loved the 996's and think its been simply the best car i've had, will I be disappointed with 997 or does it improve on a tried and tested succesful formula?
I believe a certain Mr.Harris has joined recently and may have the experience of driving all these vehicles and could comment....
if not...its over to the PH massive....
About 2 months after getting my 996TT I was loaned a 997TT for a few weeks so I'm reasonably qualified to comment I think.
My 996 is a 53 plate X50 Cab, manual box. The 996TT wasnt a cab and was a tip so it wasnt strictly like for like BUT...
Lookswise, the 996 is a bit unloved I think, in turbo guise I like it though, however, the 997 is streets ahead really, purer, like an evolved 993 to me.
Interior, the 997 is leagues ahead, the tech is all so much more well thought out and more intuitive.
The ride on the 997 was less harsh I felt and it felt more solid, that could have been because it was a coupe though.
I didnt hate the tiptronic on that car actually, it was pretty quick and didnt feel much of a hinderance when pressing on. The tip kickdown is great once someone tells you how to do it properly.
Performance wise my 996 was quicker. I didnt take the 997 to the limit handling wise but they felt pretty similar.
All in all the 997 felt like a good natural progression from the 996 and would certainly be more comfy on a long journey. is it worth the premium, yes probably BUT I was still very happy to go back to my 996 and havent felt any huge yearnings to change up (yet)
My 996 is a 53 plate X50 Cab, manual box. The 996TT wasnt a cab and was a tip so it wasnt strictly like for like BUT...
Lookswise, the 996 is a bit unloved I think, in turbo guise I like it though, however, the 997 is streets ahead really, purer, like an evolved 993 to me.
Interior, the 997 is leagues ahead, the tech is all so much more well thought out and more intuitive.
The ride on the 997 was less harsh I felt and it felt more solid, that could have been because it was a coupe though.
I didnt hate the tiptronic on that car actually, it was pretty quick and didnt feel much of a hinderance when pressing on. The tip kickdown is great once someone tells you how to do it properly.
Performance wise my 996 was quicker. I didnt take the 997 to the limit handling wise but they felt pretty similar.
All in all the 997 felt like a good natural progression from the 996 and would certainly be more comfy on a long journey. is it worth the premium, yes probably BUT I was still very happy to go back to my 996 and havent felt any huge yearnings to change up (yet)
zeb said:
I believe a certain Mr.Harris has joined recently and may have the experience of driving all these vehicles and could comment....
You f
king creep!!! Go and read the pastiche of Eminem's Stan over on general gassing, it's very well done.You could always hang out around Jason Plats's dry cleaners and ask him too??
Think you already know the answer, Porsche didn't spend millions to make the 997 turbo worse than its predecessor - or are you just hoping someone replies with something that will help you justify this to Mel?
rob.kellock said:
You fking creep!!! Go and read the pastiche of Eminem's Stan over on general gassing, it's very well done.
You could always hang out around Jason Plats's dry cleaners and ask him too??
Think you already know the answer, Porsche didn't spend millions to make the 997 turbo worse than its predecessor - or are you just hoping someone replies with something that will help you justify this to Mel?
Bit harsh. There are plenty of cars out there that are worse than their predecessors.king creep!!! Go and read the pastiche of Eminem's Stan over on general gassing, it's very well done.You could always hang out around Jason Plats's dry cleaners and ask him too??
Think you already know the answer, Porsche didn't spend millions to make the 997 turbo worse than its predecessor - or are you just hoping someone replies with something that will help you justify this to Mel?
Anyway, define 'worse'...
I wont make it long winded but I owned a 996tt for 3 years and I currently own a 997tt for nearly 3 years.
The 997tt to me is a better car in terms of interior, looks, performance. The thing is for the money a 996tt is an amazing car too so it would be a case of how deep is your pockets.
If there is anything specific you would like to know fire away mate.
The 997tt to me is a better car in terms of interior, looks, performance. The thing is for the money a 996tt is an amazing car too so it would be a case of how deep is your pockets.
If there is anything specific you would like to know fire away mate.
Mattt said:
With the 996, is it easy to remove the 1980's car phone?
Whenever I've casually browsed the classifieds, it seems quite a lot are specced with it (for some reason).
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=68495Whenever I've casually browsed the classifieds, it seems quite a lot are specced with it (for some reason).
I have actually used mine.
I was also dead against buying a car with one, now I hardly notice it.
DJFish said:
Mattt said:
With the 996, is it easy to remove the 1980's car phone?
Whenever I've casually browsed the classifieds, it seems quite a lot are specced with it (for some reason).
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=68495Whenever I've casually browsed the classifieds, it seems quite a lot are specced with it (for some reason).
I have actually used mine.
I was also dead against buying a car with one, now I hardly notice it.
HTH
M
khushy said:
rob.kellock said:
monthefish said:
Bit harsh.
It's ok.Zeb is my "special friend".
So...general concenous of opinion is its a logical progression?
stay with a turbo or jump to the GT3 then?
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