996 3.4 or 3.6

[mjm1]

should i spend the extra 4k to get a 3.6 or is the 3.4 c2 good enough
confused.....

[rumplestiltskin]

Its a good question, having had a 3.4 & a 3.6 I would say spend the extra.
Remember its not just the engine, which is smoother & a little more powerful (esp mid range) With the 3.6 upgrade the 911 received a raft of enhancements to the aerodynamics, interior, exterior styling along with too many other tweaks to mention effectively making it a much better car all round.
The 3.6 just feels like Porsche went over the whole car & improved it, not dramatically in any area but evolved it into a better car. All IMO of course.

R.

[kennyboy]

I agree go for the later model, you'll get most your money back anyway when you sell (over the 3.4).

The distinct lights on the 3.6 take the look more away from the Boxster too.

[markomah]

One more voice to the chorus...the 3.6 is definitely worth the extra.

I currently own a 3.4 and have driven 4 3.6's in the past couple of weeks with a view to updating; they're unquestionably a little more powerful in the grunt department, and it looks to me like the interiors are a little sturdier/more hard-wearing.

Happy tyre-kicking!

[ballcock]

markomah said:

One more voice to the chorus...the 3.6 is definitely worth the extra.

I currently own a 3.4 and have driven 4 3.6's in the past couple of weeks with a view to updating; they're unquestionably a little more powerful in the grunt department, and it looks to me like the interiors are a little sturdier/more hard-wearing.

Happy tyre-kicking!

You've been keepin quiet Mark .. And plannin an upgrade too ... Keep us up to date .. Ok??

[Geneve]

Had both.

Stretch to a 3.6, if you can find a good one. The differences go beyond just the engine.