Porsche996, your experiences pls.....
12 April 2005, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Blow Dog
911's are a different league. There's not a car on the planet that can do what a 911 can.
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(joke, I own a 996)
12 April 2005, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Blow Dog
Had a GT3RS. Fantastic car and as competent as you'd be led to believe. Jumped ship for a 550 and now this is for sale, I want to get back into a 996 again.
Currently looking at either a GT2, TTx50 or even possibly another RS.
911's are a different league. There's not a car on the planet that can do what a 911 can.
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Currently looking at either a GT2, TTx50 or even possibly another RS.
911's are a different league. There's not a car on the planet that can do what a 911 can.
Cem
12 April 2005, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
GT3 RS to 550 does'nt really make sense unless you really wanted a GT. Surely you should compare the RS to a 360 Stradale and then say which is better
Wasn't at all comparing them mate - chalk and cheese. My point was to reflect dissapointment at a Ferrari and express my wish to return to Stuttgart stables.
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13 April 2005, 12:52 AM
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I guess I must have just had a bad one 
Had a 1998 C2 back in 2001, full GT3 aerokit, turbo wheels, looked the elephants danglies. In the 9000 miles I owned it, it broke down on me twice (M1 both times 
), nothing worse than being at the side of the motorway in a prestige car broken down Oil service was a reasonable £105 inc VAT not bad for a main dealer, it did two sets of rear tyres in that time at £500 a pair and when I came to sell it after it was just serviced it needed £3.5K worth of work, paint chips (understandable), new discs all round, oil leak on engine (apparently not fixed at dealer as its not part of the service ) and to be fair I think the prices plummited whilst I owned it so i lost loads of money
Good points, that glorious flat 6 howl behind you is just awesome Fuel consumption wasnt bad either and the insurance was cheaper than my STi 5 that I'd just sold.
Would I have another? probably not, unless I could ever afford to have a Turbo
Had a 1998 C2 back in 2001, full GT3 aerokit, turbo wheels, looked the elephants danglies. In the 9000 miles I owned it, it broke down on me twice (M1 both times ), nothing worse than being at the side of the motorway in a prestige car broken down Oil service was a reasonable £105 inc VAT not bad for a main dealer, it did two sets of rear tyres in that time at £500 a pair and when I came to sell it after it was just serviced it needed £3.5K worth of work, paint chips (understandable), new discs all round, oil leak on engine (apparently not fixed at dealer as its not part of the service ) and to be fair I think the prices plummited whilst I owned it so i lost loads of money Good points, that glorious flat 6 howl behind you is just awesome
Fuel consumption wasnt bad either and the insurance was cheaper than my STi 5 that I'd just sold.Would I have another? probably not, unless I could ever afford to have a Turbo
13 April 2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
Sorry!!
ok lets have some useful info then from a seasoned Porsche owner
1) Why did you pick tt over GT3?
2) Why do Mk 1 GT3s cost almost the same as a Mk2 GT3 despite the latter being approx three years newer?
3) Where any of your 3 Porkers triptonic, if so feedback please.
Sorry if I'm hijacking thread!!
ok lets have some useful info then from a seasoned Porsche owner
1) Why did you pick tt over GT3?
2) Why do Mk 1 GT3s cost almost the same as a Mk2 GT3 despite the latter being approx three years newer?
3) Where any of your 3 Porkers triptonic, if so feedback please.
Sorry if I'm hijacking thread!!
I think the Mk1 GT3 is fast becomming an icon compared to the Mk2. A lot of people rate the Mk1 over the Mk2 as a better drivers car, hence prices are holding. EVO prefer the Mk1.
None of my 996's were Tiptronic, but my Boxster S before was, wouldn't have another unless I spend all my time in central London. I really missed changing gear ! Tip also robs a little performance. Funnily enough a lot of Turbo's are sold in Tip.
13 April 2005, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rumplestiltskin!
The TT is a much more everyday car, thats why it scored for me over the GT3
I think the Mk1 GT3 is fast becomming an icon compared to the Mk2. A lot of people rate the Mk1 over the Mk2 as a better drivers car, hence prices are holding. EVO prefer the Mk1.
None of my 996's were Tiptronic, but my Boxster S before was, wouldn't have another unless I spend all my time in central London. I really missed changing gear ! Tip also robs a little performance. Funnily enough a lot of Turbo's are sold in Tip.
I think the Mk1 GT3 is fast becomming an icon compared to the Mk2. A lot of people rate the Mk1 over the Mk2 as a better drivers car, hence prices are holding. EVO prefer the Mk1.
None of my 996's were Tiptronic, but my Boxster S before was, wouldn't have another unless I spend all my time in central London. I really missed changing gear ! Tip also robs a little performance. Funnily enough a lot of Turbo's are sold in Tip.
13 April 2005, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Blow Dog
Hi,
Wasn't at all comparing them mate - chalk and cheese. My point was to reflect dissapointment at a Ferrari and express my wish to return to Stuttgart stables.
Cem
Wasn't at all comparing them mate - chalk and cheese. My point was to reflect dissapointment at a Ferrari and express my wish to return to Stuttgart stables.
Cem
I've seen your posts over the years and so know you have owned some very interesting cars. My point is that you were disappointed with the Ferarri because its not the 'right' ferarri for you. For someone who has had Evos, Skylines, GT3 RSs a 550 just does'nt fit.
Whats interesting to me is whether you would have been just as underwhelmed and wanting to return to Porsche if you had owned a 360 Challenge rather than a 550.
Cheers, Deep
14 April 2005, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
Hi Cem.
I've seen your posts over the years and so know you have owned some very interesting cars. My point is that you were disappointed with the Ferarri because its not the 'right' ferarri for you. For someone who has had Evos, Skylines, GT3 RSs a 550 just does'nt fit.
Whats interesting to me is whether you would have been just as underwhelmed and wanting to return to Porsche if you had owned a 360 Challenge rather than a 550.
Cheers, Deep
I've seen your posts over the years and so know you have owned some very interesting cars. My point is that you were disappointed with the Ferarri because its not the 'right' ferarri for you. For someone who has had Evos, Skylines, GT3 RSs a 550 just does'nt fit.
Whats interesting to me is whether you would have been just as underwhelmed and wanting to return to Porsche if you had owned a 360 Challenge rather than a 550.
Cheers, Deep
I think you're absolutely right. The 550 was a bad choice for me, but a good experience overall. It's a stunningly beautiful car and for the money, you get an awful lot of history and engineering. But it's not for me which is why I want to get back to something more exciting. Would only dream of a CS right now, but the price is way out of my league.
I really miss the RS, I'm very angry at myself for thinking the grass is greener - it quite simply wasn't. And going out in my friends Ruf GT2 - well, that car is simply astonishing.
Cem
15 April 2005, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Blow Dog
Hey Deep,
I think you're absolutely right. The 550 was a bad choice for me, but a good experience overall. It's a stunningly beautiful car and for the money, you get an awful lot of history and engineering. But it's not for me which is why I want to get back to something more exciting. Would only dream of a CS right now, but the price is way out of my league.
I really miss the RS, I'm very angry at myself for thinking the grass is greener - it quite simply wasn't. And going out in my friends Ruf GT2 - well, that car is simply astonishing.
Cem
I think you're absolutely right. The 550 was a bad choice for me, but a good experience overall. It's a stunningly beautiful car and for the money, you get an awful lot of history and engineering. But it's not for me which is why I want to get back to something more exciting. Would only dream of a CS right now, but the price is way out of my league.
I really miss the RS, I'm very angry at myself for thinking the grass is greener - it quite simply wasn't. And going out in my friends Ruf GT2 - well, that car is simply astonishing.
Cem
. It was what I said all along matey 
Anyway hope you get back to the 'fold' soon........ no doubt it will be an interesting car 
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15 April 2005, 10:52 AM
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My Dad has a 996 C4 Cab which I've had the pleasure of driving quite a bit. I would agree that the build quality is a little worse than you would expect but servicing has been reasonable for him.. Although he is pally with the OPC owner near him.
Been following this thread with interest / jealousy. I'm on the lookout for a "fun" 2nd car and an early 996 would be my ideal. Sadly my budget is £20K tops (unless I shelve the idea until the end of the year) so I'm looking at a used Boxster/Z4/Cooper S Works or the current fave a new Golf GTI (my sensible head says the back seats will come in handy on occasion).
Do let us know how you get on. Would be very interested to see what you can get for £25K.
Been following this thread with interest / jealousy. I'm on the lookout for a "fun" 2nd car and an early 996 would be my ideal. Sadly my budget is £20K tops (unless I shelve the idea until the end of the year) so I'm looking at a used Boxster/Z4/Cooper S Works or the current fave a new Golf GTI (my sensible head says the back seats will come in handy on occasion).
Do let us know how you get on. Would be very interested to see what you can get for £25K.
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