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So thinking of getting a 911. I've had a cayman and much as I loved it I can't help wanting to scratch the 911 itch. So which one. Narrowing it down to either 996 Gt2 or 997 turbo. My preference is for GT2 as it a bit more of a special. But the 997 is newer, probably a bit easier to live with/ exploit and probably less maintenance as it'll be newer. But hopefully the 996 will keep hold of its value a little better.
So any experience and advice great fully received .
So any experience and advice great fully received .
If you are comming from a Cayman. I would think long and hard about what your next car is. Test drive a GT2 not just round the block but for an extended period. It will be like Smaug in comparison to a Cayman. If it is truely your first 911 either a GT3 might be more appropriate or a turbo if you need a little more comfort. Very different to a Cayman!
Just looking for something to enjoy on weekend and sunny days. Maybe the odd track day. Currently got an E30 M3 and a caterham. sort of done the caterham thing for the last 10-15 years, after my 230 bhp caterham on track everything else is a bit rubbish. Yes there is the radical type car to play with , but I'm fed up of trailering around the country. I was comprehensivly blown away by a carrera GT last week at silverstone, but i don't have the spare £300K for one of those! The M3 is a great little car, but I feel like a bit more of a challenge to drive. Loved the feel of the Cayman, beautiful balance and poise. But the 911 seems like a car you need to get to know and learn, that appeals to me at the moment.
I appreciate the GT2 is a BIG step into the unknown, but without sounding bigheaded, I think I have the ability and patience to learn it, possibly even master it! Thing is the 997T appears to have the performace of a 996GT2, with a few more manners and the benefit of it being a lot newer.
So is a 997T a better weekend (the odd trackday) toy than a 996 GT2?
I appreciate the GT2 is a BIG step into the unknown, but without sounding bigheaded, I think I have the ability and patience to learn it, possibly even master it! Thing is the 997T appears to have the performace of a 996GT2, with a few more manners and the benefit of it being a lot newer.
So is a 997T a better weekend (the odd trackday) toy than a 996 GT2?
RGambo said:
Just looking for something to enjoy on weekend and sunny days. Maybe the odd track day. Currently got an E30 M3 and a caterham. sort of done the caterham thing for the last 10-15 years, after my 230 bhp caterham on track everything else is a bit rubbish. Yes there is the radical type car to play with , but I'm fed up of trailering around the country. I was comprehensivly blown away by a carrera GT last week at silverstone, but i don't have the spare £300K for one of those! The M3 is a great little car, but I feel like a bit more of a challenge to drive. Loved the feel of the Cayman, beautiful balance and poise. But the 911 seems like a car you need to get to know and learn, that appeals to me at the moment.
I appreciate the GT2 is a BIG step into the unknown, but without sounding bigheaded, I think I have the ability and patience to learn it, possibly even master it! Thing is the 997T appears to have the performace of a 996GT2, with a few more manners and the benefit of it being a lot newer.
So is a 997T a better weekend (the odd trackday) toy than a 996 GT2?
if i had the ability this all day long http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...I appreciate the GT2 is a BIG step into the unknown, but without sounding bigheaded, I think I have the ability and patience to learn it, possibly even master it! Thing is the 997T appears to have the performace of a 996GT2, with a few more manners and the benefit of it being a lot newer.
So is a 997T a better weekend (the odd trackday) toy than a 996 GT2?
Think you would find the 997 Turbo a tad boring after not very long, fabulous all weather car, and I mean fabulous.
But it's too easy to drive, very much an arcade game type car. If it's a daily driver get the 997 Turbo.
Weekend toy has to be the Gt2, always feels like an occasion when you drive it........................
They are mind blowingly awesome..
But it's too easy to drive, very much an arcade game type car. If it's a daily driver get the 997 Turbo.
Weekend toy has to be the Gt2, always feels like an occasion when you drive it........................
They are mind blowingly awesome..
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