996 & 964 turbo (grandson meets grandad)!
Discussion
My brother in-law has just bought a lovely black 996 turbo with factory fitted Aero-kit. I had the privilege of collecting it on his behalf and looking after it for a few days until he could come and pick it up.
I own a 964 turbo but have never really been keen on the 996. But wow, I have to say how impressed I am by this car! The performance is mind-boggling to say the least, and the drivability and handling are in a different league to my old 965.
The extra width and curves of the 996t make it quite a looker, and the view of those rear wing air intakes every time you look in the wing mirrors makes for quite a thrill!
This has to be one of the most all rounded performance cars of the last century. Well built, easy to drive, comfortable, massively reliable and space for two + 2! I even managed around 24 MPG on an enthusiastic 200 mile cross country drive. On top of that, a good one can be picked up for around 25% of its original value whilst under 10 years old.
Simply outstanding bit of kit, and I shall miss it like mad next week!
Would I trade in the 965 for one?.....
Well if I had to use it more than just occasionally for pleasure, I would be very tempted, the 996t is just more usable and far more capable on the road.
But as a play thing, I would keep the 965. I still prefer its classic looks, the sound of air cooled engine and the retro driving experience. It’s not as fast, but the wallop from that single turbo charger when it comes on boost still gives me more fun factor than the extreme but fairly linear and smooth acceleration of the 996t.
I also like the fact that the traction control is my right foot and that I must respect it when near the edge or risk visiting the hedge!!
Both great cars, but for different reasons. Given the choice, I’d have one of each!
I own a 964 turbo but have never really been keen on the 996. But wow, I have to say how impressed I am by this car! The performance is mind-boggling to say the least, and the drivability and handling are in a different league to my old 965.
The extra width and curves of the 996t make it quite a looker, and the view of those rear wing air intakes every time you look in the wing mirrors makes for quite a thrill!
This has to be one of the most all rounded performance cars of the last century. Well built, easy to drive, comfortable, massively reliable and space for two + 2! I even managed around 24 MPG on an enthusiastic 200 mile cross country drive. On top of that, a good one can be picked up for around 25% of its original value whilst under 10 years old.
Simply outstanding bit of kit, and I shall miss it like mad next week!
Would I trade in the 965 for one?.....
Well if I had to use it more than just occasionally for pleasure, I would be very tempted, the 996t is just more usable and far more capable on the road.
But as a play thing, I would keep the 965. I still prefer its classic looks, the sound of air cooled engine and the retro driving experience. It’s not as fast, but the wallop from that single turbo charger when it comes on boost still gives me more fun factor than the extreme but fairly linear and smooth acceleration of the 996t.
I also like the fact that the traction control is my right foot and that I must respect it when near the edge or risk visiting the hedge!!
Both great cars, but for different reasons. Given the choice, I’d have one of each!
Honest write up and spot on.
I'm totally with you having owned both in the past, mine was a black 6t with the aerokit.
They are not photogenic cars but in the flesh they look fabulous.
The 964 turbo sure is a looker, but i never really got on with mine, but thats just me and its all subjective.
I have a disease though its called "i love all 911's" and once you've got it your fked.
I'm totally with you having owned both in the past, mine was a black 6t with the aerokit.
They are not photogenic cars but in the flesh they look fabulous.
The 964 turbo sure is a looker, but i never really got on with mine, but thats just me and its all subjective.
I have a disease though its called "i love all 911's" and once you've got it your fked.
have to say cracking to see the 2 cars lined up next to each other. my 996tt with aero kit is silver, have to say the black one looks bloody good.
ideally you can afford to have both. the fact is the 964 will hold its value better and if you like is more of an enthusiasts car before the days of 4wd and traction control. my car lives on the street and as a result i need something that can handle sitting out in bad weather. I would love a 964t, but until i get a garage i will have to stay with my volume manufactured 996tt. I agree that in the flesh the 996tt looks so much better although the headlights arent going to please most porsche owners.
the only pleasing thing to say is that the 997tt is the most massed produced 911 turbo model ever made!
ideally you can afford to have both. the fact is the 964 will hold its value better and if you like is more of an enthusiasts car before the days of 4wd and traction control. my car lives on the street and as a result i need something that can handle sitting out in bad weather. I would love a 964t, but until i get a garage i will have to stay with my volume manufactured 996tt. I agree that in the flesh the 996tt looks so much better although the headlights arent going to please most porsche owners.
the only pleasing thing to say is that the 997tt is the most massed produced 911 turbo model ever made!
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