993 or 996 C4S or 997 - Which way to go?
Discussion
I apologise for another 'which car' thread and I know it is absolutely subjective but I can't quite decide. I've been reading through the posts in the Porsche section and there's obviously a lot of knowledge and experience here which I would appreciate sharing if possible.
I've got 18-25K to spend (preferably closer to low 20's) on a weekend car and the 911 is the obvious choice. I have been back and forth on the 996TT idea and at heart feel this might be the best car but have some concern about my skills not matching it's performance potential and ending up in real trouble on the very narrow and twisty roads in my part of the country (Rutland). I quite like the idea of being able to open the engine up a bit and at least feel like I'm using a decent amount of a cars potential.
The 993 to me is the best looking and might offer a more visceral experience than the others, the C4S is arguably the best all rounder(?)and is too an extremely handsome bottomed car, where as the 997 is the most modern is very fine looking and satisfies the urge to have the latest technology.
Is the 996 C4S the best car for my budget, would I be only able to consider lower quality 993's and 997's and does the 993 feel more like a 'classic' car in this much more modern company (not necessarily a problem).
I hope to test drive all three but we do live in the middle of nowhere and it would be nice to narrow my options down a bit first.
Final question, does anyone know of a Porsche specialist in my area (Stamford is my nearest town)?
I appreciate any time you have to help.
Peter
I've got 18-25K to spend (preferably closer to low 20's) on a weekend car and the 911 is the obvious choice. I have been back and forth on the 996TT idea and at heart feel this might be the best car but have some concern about my skills not matching it's performance potential and ending up in real trouble on the very narrow and twisty roads in my part of the country (Rutland). I quite like the idea of being able to open the engine up a bit and at least feel like I'm using a decent amount of a cars potential.
The 993 to me is the best looking and might offer a more visceral experience than the others, the C4S is arguably the best all rounder(?)and is too an extremely handsome bottomed car, where as the 997 is the most modern is very fine looking and satisfies the urge to have the latest technology.
Is the 996 C4S the best car for my budget, would I be only able to consider lower quality 993's and 997's and does the 993 feel more like a 'classic' car in this much more modern company (not necessarily a problem).
I hope to test drive all three but we do live in the middle of nowhere and it would be nice to narrow my options down a bit first.
Final question, does anyone know of a Porsche specialist in my area (Stamford is my nearest town)?
I appreciate any time you have to help.
Peter
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