Is a 996tt the way to go?
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Since driving one last week at Croft after taking up a very generous offer of someone giving me their keys, I have started to think of one as my next Porsche. Whilst this won't be in the immediate future, where do you guys see the prices going of these over the next few years - or is it like how long is a piece of string?
I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
A good friend of mine has bought a nice tidy 996 turbo for about 38k, bought an exhaust for it and had a good remap done by another friend also. She goes like a bullet, probably around the 500bhp mark and will do it for ever like that. Safe remaps...... look no further www.pcmtuning.co.uk
Edited by Cheeko on Monday 24th September 22:15
I'd definately recommend one too Leigh. Never driven a 993 and I'm sure they'll be awesome too, but the 996tt is everything I hoped it would be. Have a drive of mine on the run out if you want mate on the twisty roads - they feel right at home there as well as on the track. Absolutely amazing car.
C2look said:
Since driving one last week at Croft after taking up a very generous offer of someone giving me their keys, I have started to think of one as my next Porsche. Whilst this won't be in the immediate future, where do you guys see the prices going of these over the next few years - or is it like how long is a piece of string?
I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
Go for it Leigh.I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
The only problem you may have is the sound. Or lack of, compared with you current steed.
I think sound wise you need to be looking at a fully de-silenced Veyron to give yours a run for it's money
C2look said:
Since driving one last week at Croft after taking up a very generous offer of someone giving me their keys, I have started to think of one as my next Porsche. Whilst this won't be in the immediate future, where do you guys see the prices going of these over the next few years - or is it like how long is a piece of string?
I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
C2LOOK,I would definately have another LHD so this will obviously reduce my future outlay and is this going to be a cheaper way into turbo ownership than getting a 993, which was, before driving the 996 going to be the Porsche for me?
And, is this a car (which will not me my main car) that can be run on sensible money using it for about 5000 miles a year and a few track days?
If your attending the Yorkshire run out 2 mate you can have a shot of me 996TT X50, I dont think you`ll be dissapointed in any way. And its got "NOISE" as its got a loud sports exhaust fitted.
Then after you`ve went the tt route you`ll be on the hunt for a gt2
All the best mate
Stevie F
Thanks for all your comments guys - and offers
Like I said, it won't be for a while yet but one must have something to aim for
After driving one last week, I was amazed at it's composure on the track and it was light years ahead of mine in terms of handling, grip, performance (obviously) and the confidence it inspires. 'What a car' really sums it up. Mine now seems somewhat 'agricultural' in comparison but at the same time it's still a Porsche.
On the soundtrack note, I know there are like chalk and cheese but I'm sure there is an exhaust out there to satisfy. Stevie, I've yet to hear yours on full chat, even when I was behind you on the last run, but I'll look forward to it next time we meet.
Like I said, it won't be for a while yet but one must have something to aim for
After driving one last week, I was amazed at it's composure on the track and it was light years ahead of mine in terms of handling, grip, performance (obviously) and the confidence it inspires. 'What a car' really sums it up. Mine now seems somewhat 'agricultural' in comparison but at the same time it's still a Porsche.
On the soundtrack note, I know there are like chalk and cheese but I'm sure there is an exhaust out there to satisfy. Stevie, I've yet to hear yours on full chat, even when I was behind you on the last run, but I'll look forward to it next time we meet.
burriana said:
But the only sound to match that air cooled 911 is a Ferrari
WHAT ??? I despair, how anyone can compare the tinny wheeze of a fiat to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ao35F8lzy8
sacrelege
fbrs said:
burriana said:
But the only sound to match that air cooled 911 is a Ferrari
WHAT ??? I despair, how anyone can compare the tinny wheeze of a fiat to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ao35F8lzy8
sacrelege
Thought that looked like Sambaman's.
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