Which would you choose and why?
Discussion
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Difficult choice in this price bracket. If you bare in mind running costs etc.
C2 vs C2s but also Tip vs Manual, or the turbo but high mileage.
I am not quite in the position to pull the trigger yet but things are getting closer to my price range and the options open up.
It is not convenient for me to test drive each. I have driven a Cayman (OK but not fabo), 996 C4s (beautiful cruising machine), Porsche JP3 on a race day (smiled a lot but drove like a farmer).
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Difficult choice in this price bracket. If you bare in mind running costs etc.
C2 vs C2s but also Tip vs Manual, or the turbo but high mileage.
I am not quite in the position to pull the trigger yet but things are getting closer to my price range and the options open up.
It is not convenient for me to test drive each. I have driven a Cayman (OK but not fabo), 996 C4s (beautiful cruising machine), Porsche JP3 on a race day (smiled a lot but drove like a farmer).
In order:
911 Virgin
Turbo
JZM
That's what my heart says straight away. If it was a definite choice, it'd probably be whichever one was left after I spent 2 months checking specs and getting inspections sorted out. The RSJ warranty is pretty good and the Turbo is GT1 based so no RMS/IMS worries.
911 Virgin
Turbo
JZM
That's what my heart says straight away. If it was a definite choice, it'd probably be whichever one was left after I spent 2 months checking specs and getting inspections sorted out. The RSJ warranty is pretty good and the Turbo is GT1 based so no RMS/IMS worries.
I would, and did, go for the 996 turbo, for a variety of reasons and I have never for one minute regretted it.
For me, the 911 turbo is a poster car (and even a Supercar in the eyes of many, including Evo magazine) whereas the Carrera is 'just another 911 (I say 'just' - any and every 911 are still great cars).
It was even more of a difficult choice for me when I was looking (18 months ago) as, at that time, the 997 was the latest model. Now, it's just another 'old' 911 (along with the 996, and all models before). All the criticism that is often levelled at the 996 interior being old fashioned, can now be equally levelled at the 997.
The performance of the 6t is on a completely different level to the 997 Carrera & S, I prefer the looks (including the lights) of the 996mk2, and then you throw in potential engine reliability issues (however big an issue you may or may not think it to be, it is still a risk factor) and it really is a no-brainer.
Just my opinion and, unlike many who will post on this thread, I actually put my money where my mouth is.
p.s. 75k miles is not high-mileage. Mine was bought at 73k and was, and still is, as tight as a drum.
For me, the 911 turbo is a poster car (and even a Supercar in the eyes of many, including Evo magazine) whereas the Carrera is 'just another 911 (I say 'just' - any and every 911 are still great cars).
It was even more of a difficult choice for me when I was looking (18 months ago) as, at that time, the 997 was the latest model. Now, it's just another 'old' 911 (along with the 996, and all models before). All the criticism that is often levelled at the 996 interior being old fashioned, can now be equally levelled at the 997.
The performance of the 6t is on a completely different level to the 997 Carrera & S, I prefer the looks (including the lights) of the 996mk2, and then you throw in potential engine reliability issues (however big an issue you may or may not think it to be, it is still a risk factor) and it really is a no-brainer.
Just my opinion and, unlike many who will post on this thread, I actually put my money where my mouth is.
p.s. 75k miles is not high-mileage. Mine was bought at 73k and was, and still is, as tight as a drum.
MTF. Interesting comment about your 996tt and mileage. I would be drawn to the TT but concerned about the running cost on a 11year old car with 75K. My heart says the TT, but head is pulling towards the more modern car.
Whatever car I decide I was considering a trip up to Hartech for them to put it onto their life time maintenance plan for peace of mind. Therefore a high mileage is not a great concern except for the initial cost of bringing it up to spec.
Whatever car I decide I was considering a trip up to Hartech for them to put it onto their life time maintenance plan for peace of mind. Therefore a high mileage is not a great concern except for the initial cost of bringing it up to spec.
Depends what you want out of it, power/performance then the 996t, as already mentioned its in a different league, though the other 2 aint slouches, also its a bit more special, more sense of a occasion. Running cost will be higher.
997 more modern and looks better Imo, Out of the 2 the C2, looks a really clean example, and its manual.
Drive them and see how it feels and makes you feel, all good places to buy, good luck with the search.
997 more modern and looks better Imo, Out of the 2 the C2, looks a really clean example, and its manual.
Drive them and see how it feels and makes you feel, all good places to buy, good luck with the search.
A friend only just sold his Silver 997 back to a garage for £23,500.
It was a 55 plate, 50,000 miles , FPSH, had only just had a service at Porsche , had four new tyres put on and only just come out of extended warranty.
So maybe look for a private buy and put a Porsche or Hartech warranty on the car.....
It was a 55 plate, 50,000 miles , FPSH, had only just had a service at Porsche , had four new tyres put on and only just come out of extended warranty.
So maybe look for a private buy and put a Porsche or Hartech warranty on the car.....
It is a black mark in Porsche history that they released the m96/7 engines. Harking upon its numerous Motorsport victories and with so many track rats pushing flat sinces on weekends for soapy decades, these units fall well short in the reliability and durability depts.
I used to own a 996 4s. Put 40k miles on it by my lonesome. No issues. Yet I cat recommend it esp if you decide to track it. Even the
BMW m3 engines are designed better!
Go with the dry sump unit. Proven. Worthy. Gl
I used to own a 996 4s. Put 40k miles on it by my lonesome. No issues. Yet I cat recommend it esp if you decide to track it. Even the
BMW m3 engines are designed better!
Go with the dry sump unit. Proven. Worthy. Gl
Porsche approved is 62K miles and less well spec
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I'd go for the 911V car. But then I generally prefer manual n/a cars. But they all look good value, they are all reputable dealers, so there isn't a right or wrong answer. I would also be a bit put off by the higher mileage on the Turbo. Not for condition, but future resale if you are planning to put a fair few miles on it yourself. On the other hand the 997s are a still a bit higher up their natural depreciation curves.
Not a bad choice to have to make!
Not a bad choice to have to make!
monthefish said:
STiG911 said:
Not that it's really relevant, but the JZM car has aftermrket LED lenses. Not bad looking actually.
Also, exhaust looks too shiny and sticks out too far to be standard I think...Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff