Finally....997S v. 996tt
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02-28-2007 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SCM3
Ok man, im not getting into this. There is obvious bias.
FWIW, the other cars I considered were the M5, V8 Vantage, and 996TT. I finally narrowed it down to the 911 and Vantage, and I decided it when my friend from Motor Trend gave me the "real scoop" of the 911 vs. Vantage. Needless to say, I am very happy with my choice.
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02-28-2007 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SCM3
Come on guys stop justifying why you didnt get a 997TT. Honestly if everyone had the money they would spring for a 997tt over a 997s, sorry.
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02-28-2007 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mricorp
I too have raced several 996TTs and stayed much closer than expected yet everyone here seems to think that is a lie. Why would I lie? Why would anyone else?
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02-28-2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SCM3
lol i must have offended some 997s owners.
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02-28-2007 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
staying closer than expected and pulling on a TT is two completely different things. i don't think anyone here is lying. maybe there were some other strange variables during the original poster's race. let's be realistic about the straight line highway performance differences between the two though..... the turbo's are monsters on the highway when they get to stretch it out in fourth.
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02-28-2007 | 11:53 PM
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when shopping for my car, i considered many cars: NSX, Z06, Cayman S, RS4, M5, 996tt, 996 GT3
it boiled down to 996tt, 996 GT3 and 997S (m5 was out b/c those morons ruined an m car again by making dsc permanent on the stick
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the tt was too soft for me, i didnt like the fact that you didnt have to work for the speed, there was power everywhere and i hate 4wd cars.
the gt3 was too low/stiff for my everyday 50mi commute to school.
if i wanted a drag car, i wouldve got a z06.
i got the 997S b/c its got enough power for everyday driving, it handles great, its light, rwd, and the suspension can be "switched" at a push of a button.
it boiled down to 996tt, 996 GT3 and 997S (m5 was out b/c those morons ruined an m car again by making dsc permanent on the stick
)the tt was too soft for me, i didnt like the fact that you didnt have to work for the speed, there was power everywhere and i hate 4wd cars.
the gt3 was too low/stiff for my everyday 50mi commute to school.
if i wanted a drag car, i wouldve got a z06.
i got the 997S b/c its got enough power for everyday driving, it handles great, its light, rwd, and the suspension can be "switched" at a push of a button.
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03-01-2007 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
No matter how much money one has, there are always items out of reach financially for all but a select few. Fine Tourbillion watches, 65' plus yachts, Bugatti's, space shuttle trips, the list can go on and on...
I wouldn't be the least suprised to find there are many on this forum who are over extended but still driving new 997's. Many of those very same people wouldn't hesitate to drive a 997TT if they could some how manage it. Don't kid yourselves.
I wouldn't be the least suprised to find there are many on this forum who are over extended but still driving new 997's. Many of those very same people wouldn't hesitate to drive a 997TT if they could some how manage it. Don't kid yourselves.
