996TT ownership bliss

[boony]

I've had my 996TT 3 months now and still love it every bit as much as when I first got it.

I've covered 6000 miles in it and so far the only problem I've had was a rattling windscreen seal which was kindly fixed for free by a top block at RAC Autoglass in Middelsbrough.

I've had to buy a set of tyres though so will be keeping an eye on how often I get through those.

It's used very little oil (compared to some I've read about on here). Less than a litre over the course of the 6000 miles. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough?

Anyway, just thought I'd share. To anyone thinking of buying a 996TT - go for it. You will not regret it. Such an amazing car.

[30121980]

Boony,

We are planning a run out in August.Email me for more info or check, north east and yorkshire forums

[egbert]

I agree 100%, they're made to be driven, I'm on about 20k miles in 2 years. Last week was the 5th time on the N85.

[TTTurbo]

I have had mine now for 18 months, it makes me smile every time I use it, which is not often enough.

[Wetwipe]

same with my x50

have covered 4000 miles in three months

its likes a drop of super unleaded and a top up of oil every 1500 miles

bloody fantastic car

[Homer J]

boony said:

I've had my 996TT 3 months now and still love it every bit as much as when I first got it.

I've covered 6000 miles in it and so far the only problem I've had was a rattling windscreen seal which was kindly fixed for free by a top block at RAC Autoglass in Middelsbrough.

I've had to buy a set of tyres though so will be keeping an eye on how often I get through those.

It's used very little oil (compared to some I've read about on here). Less than a litre over the course of the 6000 miles. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough?

Anyway, just thought I'd share. To anyone thinking of buying a 996TT - go for it. You will not regret it. Such an amazing car.

Ah a fellow Smoggy, well done on the purchase.

Looking at replacement for my C2 in the coming months, TT seems the way to go.

[Sean Edwards]

Yeah the 996TT is a great car, really good for the track (I have a few customers with them, lovely to drive) and also good for trips around Europe.

That is a nice pic, where abouts is it?

www.seanedwards.eu

[clubsport]

Sean Edwards said:

Yeah the 996TT is a great car, really good for the track (I have a few customers with them, lovely to drive) and also good for trips around Europe.

That is a nice pic, where abouts is it?

www.seanedwards.eu

Definitely a great car, but "really good for the track" that slightly suprises me, they are ok on the strights though

[USS Bozeman]

Well under 8mins round the Nurburgring and only a few seconds adrift of the track focused GT3, not too shabby for what is pretty much 100% a road car.

[s1deways]

yep loving mine too but a bit soft for the track... great for UK roads though.

We have another car for the track but hankering after a GT2 at the moment(today)

[Sean Edwards]

Well, saying that the customers have had their cars setup for track use, so they should handle well! I have not driven a standard one, but it can't be too bad?

Yeah the GT2 is also a nice car, especially the 997 GT2, which is out later this year? S1, what car do you use on track?

www.seanedwards.eu

[andyscoobs]

Had mine for 3 weeks now and I'm still smiling.

Taking it to OPC Chiswick 4 a service at the start of August ! Hope I'm still smiling !

Andy

[etlprws]

I needed to read a positive thread on TT ownership....thanks!

I've had mine for about 6 weeks now. I have to say that having had to have a new clutch and a major service early (due to plugs needing changing) and a hood recalibration (fault fixed to you and me, but recalibration to OPC to avoid it being cover by the warranty!) the smile has disappeared from my face.

Hay ho.... I guess having run a C4S for a year and had next to no bills, my expectations were high.

I'm sure that once my wallet recovers I will start to smile again!

Still the best and quickest road car around (IMHO)!

[dazren]

Had mine for over five years now. No intention of changing in the near future. Superb road cars.

DAZ

[USS Bozeman]

I have had mine for over 3 years now and enjoy it as much now as I did on day 1.
3 years and not a single fault, its only seen the inside of an OPC for servicing.

For me its perfect, supercar quick, a pussycat when the kids are in the back, & I can use it every day & not worry about putting miles on it or it breaking.

[TTTurbo]

yes where else can you this performance and pose factor with reliability affordability ?

Maybe a Bently GT ?

[s1deways]

Sean Edwards said:

Well, saying that the customers have had their cars setup for track use, so they should handle well! I have not driven a standard one, but it can't be too bad?

Yeah the GT2 is also a nice car, especially the 997 GT2, which is out later this year? S1, what car do you use on track?

www.seanedwards.eu

no its not so bad, just a bit soft compared to previous car so probably seems worse to me but I am on standard suspension at the moment.

We have a Clio trophy for the track which is great fun but will shortly be looking to get a Radical or R400 or JP1 or similar.

at Donington this weekend hoping the weather holds

[ukwill]

I'd like to show my appreciation for the beast by joining this TT love-in.

Best car I've ever owned. No question.

[30121980]

Love mine too much......spending a small fortune on it as well on mod`s.

Boony - we are having a run out first weekend in august - fancy it?

[boony]

30121980 said:

Love mine too much......spending a small fortune on it as well on mod`s.

I'm resisting the temptation to mod for as long as I can. Bank balance needs to recover from the hammering in buying it

30121980 said:

Boony - we are having a run out first weekend in august - fancy it?

Yep - I've replied to email & posted on thread. See you soon.