996tt or 997 2s for £60k
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997 C2S every time. More modern car - nicer place to sit especially if you're doing a lot of town driving. The 996s are looking a little dated now in my opinion so if you can afford a newer shape then definitely a better choice. My friend has had a couple of 997 C4S's and they are far nicer than his old 996 C4S. Just my 2p. Wish I could afford one - good luck. P.S. I always struggle to understand how people can actually use the performance of a turbo anyway on public roads unless they live in Scotland or North Wales so unless you're fond of track days then spend your money on the more modern, comfortable car - which is still plenty quick!!!
In engineering terms, the two engines are miles apart.
The 997 does not have a proper dry sump engine, its a derivative of the RMS affected 996 engine. (plenty of 997s have had rms too, so says my opc tech) - he said we'd be shocked if we saw the number of new and old engines they have waiting to be shipped in and out. This standard 911 engine is not raced.
The TT and GT3 engine is derived from the GT1 le mans winning car. Is dry sumped and has race proven technology. This engine is deemed too expensive to put into the "standard" 911s.
Chances are that you won't be rms affected etc, but try asking those that have had repeated failures....
Maybe i get a skewed picture of all of this, but i have a mate who's been an opc tech for over 25 yrs, he won't let me near a watercooled 911 if its not a GT3 or TT.
To summarise my 0.02, in engineering terms, the cars are miles apart. In terms of whats a "nice" car, take your pick.
This may not be the popular view, not meant to slag off anyone's car etc, but i believe these forums are here to offer up one's own views. Good luck in whatever you go for.
Ajit.
The 997 does not have a proper dry sump engine, its a derivative of the RMS affected 996 engine. (plenty of 997s have had rms too, so says my opc tech) - he said we'd be shocked if we saw the number of new and old engines they have waiting to be shipped in and out. This standard 911 engine is not raced.
The TT and GT3 engine is derived from the GT1 le mans winning car. Is dry sumped and has race proven technology. This engine is deemed too expensive to put into the "standard" 911s.
Chances are that you won't be rms affected etc, but try asking those that have had repeated failures....
Maybe i get a skewed picture of all of this, but i have a mate who's been an opc tech for over 25 yrs, he won't let me near a watercooled 911 if its not a GT3 or TT.
To summarise my 0.02, in engineering terms, the cars are miles apart. In terms of whats a "nice" car, take your pick.
This may not be the popular view, not meant to slag off anyone's car etc, but i believe these forums are here to offer up one's own views. Good luck in whatever you go for.
Ajit.
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