Finally....997S v. 996tt
#121
03-01-2007, 01:11 PM
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Hey Byron,
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
#122
03-01-2007, 01:12 PM
Originally Posted by tblackj
I'm not judging, just want to make sure I am reading everyone correctly. Also, the CGT is not an option.
If money were no object would you get the 997S or the 997TT? No options, no mod factors, no superchargers, nothing but the car. Which would you pick?
If money were no object would you get the 997S or the 997TT? No options, no mod factors, no superchargers, nothing but the car. Which would you pick?
#123
03-01-2007, 01:15 PM
Originally Posted by Targa Tim
Hey Byron,
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
#124
03-01-2007, 01:55 PM
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
Chris, I am sure with a stable of two such fine automobiles that you are the envy of everyone.
Oh wait....before you answer, let me pull my boots up.
#125
03-01-2007, 01:58 PM
Originally Posted by Dave07997S
Just remember guys, there will always be someone faster than you. For example running a Mustang is like a box of chocolates.."you don't know what you are going to get".
#126
03-01-2007, 02:00 PM
Originally Posted by Targa Tim
Hey Byron,
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
This thread can go on forever because there are a few posters here that have absolutely NO concept about money. They feel that 997S owners do not buy a 997TT because we cannot afford one.
As far as I'm concern, cars are 100% depreciable items and in my case represent less than 1% of my asset. I can buy a Carrera GT and still will not put a dent in my asset. I know the 997TT is a faster and better handling car than my 997S without even test driving it. But like you, I have no need and no desire for a 997TT other than the status symbol.
I know people that have way more assets than me that drive happily in their Toyota Camry.
Cheers and Happy Motoring.
Byron
#129
03-01-2007, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian
Good Lord, this topic has become a ***** measuring contest, leave that to the Lambo guys
Christian
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#132
03-02-2007, 02:48 AM
lol @ this thread and the poeople popping up throwing comments about trolls and ignorance (when truely they are posers) at me.
I didnt mean to make this a whos poor thread. Clearly i was just stating with enough money to buy the higher version of a car (and you are a true car nut) you would definitely buy the higher version. Simple as that, it doesnt mean your poor or stupid.
Hell if it wasnt for the money why didnt you guys get caymans or a regular 997. If the roads are restricting your speeds etc, why not get the slowest p car instead of a 997s.
Lots of you guys are just justifying why you have a 997s and getting very defensive about it, take it easy. I didnt mean any harm.
I didnt mean to make this a whos poor thread. Clearly i was just stating with enough money to buy the higher version of a car (and you are a true car nut) you would definitely buy the higher version. Simple as that, it doesnt mean your poor or stupid.
Hell if it wasnt for the money why didnt you guys get caymans or a regular 997. If the roads are restricting your speeds etc, why not get the slowest p car instead of a 997s.
Lots of you guys are just justifying why you have a 997s and getting very defensive about it, take it easy. I didnt mean any harm.
Last edited by SCM3; 03-02-2007 at 02:51 AM.
#133
03-02-2007, 03:35 AM
Originally Posted by SCM3
lol @ this thread and the poeople popping up throwing comments about trolls and ignorance (when truely they are posers) at me.
I didnt mean to make this a whos poor thread. Clearly i was just stating with enough money to buy the higher version of a car (and you are a true car nut) you would definitely buy the higher version. Simple as that, it doesnt mean your poor or stupid.
Hell if it wasnt for the money why didnt you guys get caymans or a regular 997. If the roads are restricting your speeds etc, why not get the slowest p car instead of a 997s.
Lots of you guys are just justifying why you have a 997s and getting very defensive about it, take it easy. I didnt mean any harm.
I didnt mean to make this a whos poor thread. Clearly i was just stating with enough money to buy the higher version of a car (and you are a true car nut) you would definitely buy the higher version. Simple as that, it doesnt mean your poor or stupid.
Hell if it wasnt for the money why didnt you guys get caymans or a regular 997. If the roads are restricting your speeds etc, why not get the slowest p car instead of a 997s.
Lots of you guys are just justifying why you have a 997s and getting very defensive about it, take it easy. I didnt mean any harm.
All people just don't think like you, so don't assume that people will always buy the top of the line car just because they have the money. Most people who have a concept of money buy what is reasonable to them and what would make them happy instead of buying the best thing they can afford just because they have the money. I don't blame them for getting defensive about it, you're basically telling them they don't have Turbo's because they can't afford it when it couldn't be further from the truth and that it's based on preference, especially when bragging that your dad or whoever in your household has an S and a TT in the garage and that you'd never sit in the 'S' as if it was some sort of leper. You have an M3 with $$$ put into it so you obviously have the money to spend, but why an e46 M3? If you have so much money, why don't you have a more expensive newer, top of the line car? Oh what is that? Preference?... Ohhhh ok....
#134
03-02-2007, 03:37 AM
Actually i would think that the majority of people who can afford the 100k 997S can afford or will be able to afford the TT. And i think we all know that, so there is no need to compare the two cars (its like comparing a 325/330 to an M3)
Also there alot of people who think further ahead about their finances and dont want to sacrifice the extra cash (even though they can) for a "higher" version. There is no need to "justify" anything to anyone, alot of the people who purchase such cars purchase them with their own money...not mommy and daddy's.
Also there alot of people who think further ahead about their finances and dont want to sacrifice the extra cash (even though they can) for a "higher" version. There is no need to "justify" anything to anyone, alot of the people who purchase such cars purchase them with their own money...not mommy and daddy's.
#135
03-02-2007, 04:50 AM
Anyone in the bay area want to give it a go, granted im not stock, but not far from it !
er, i meant give it a go in the twisties!
er, i meant give it a go in the twisties!