Hey guys im new to the forum. I have a quick question for you guys since im a nub here. Im thinking of getting a 996 turbo very soon and i want to know how is the daily drivablility and when you want to have some fun Thanks!

 

Very bad. I always take longer route and spend more time than needed.

 

DrDre,

The car is a great daily driver and with the right tires, a great four season car. The power is very manageable. I recently picked up my 996tt, but due to the fact that it had summer tires on it and I live in Upstate NY I was nervous about being able to control the power. It was very easy to drive civilized, I managed with little effort to drive it without any boost or at most .1 or .2 bar. The car behaves as long as you want it to. Stab down on the go pedal though and watch out. Mine is an X50 so there is a bit more lag anyway. You don't want full boost coming on in the winter on summer tires when it is below 40 degrees out. Trust me.

 

What have you been driving around in the past as your DD's?

 

It is comfortable enough for a daily driver, but becomes a beast when driven on the backroad twisties. The car has more capabilities than I have the ***** to take it.

 

I have been driving an e39 m5 as a daily driver. And s4drifter thank you for your input along with others. Hope to here some more

 

a '64 Impala, of course....

Justin

 

Best daily driver I have ever had....even through winter. Can't imagine parking it for the winter.

 

Will be a great DD...

 

Im liking these responses hopefully ill have it by the end february.

 

It's the best bang-for-the-buck ever. You will certainly not get bored easily. Good luck with your purchase!

 

it is my dd ...

 

The 996 turbo is pretty sedate as a daily driver. To many it can be TOO sedate and needs new exhaust for a more performance oriented sound. Suspension might be a little stiff if you have bad roads but it will handle any curve you send it. They sky is the limit for power but even so it remains an excellent daily driving car. You won't find a better performance daily driver in its price range.

 

I use mine as a dd also, unless the snow is really bad (like this upcoming weekend here in DC).....then I hop in the landcruiser......other than that the 996 is driven the rest of the year....45k and strong

 

Thank you guys for the reassuring comments. I will be making the purchase with confidence knowing its a great car from what you guys tell me!