Don't shoot the messenger! My learned friend, 'The Internet' seems convinced broadly speaking that the 997 is better. Of course he can be wrong, he's been wrong about many things. I actually think the 996 vs 997 debate is a bit moot now...
Seriously? The 996 is a “bit of a turd”? Why? Because it inherited headlamps from the race dominating GT1 (that no one ever calls ugly) or because of IMS failures that were largely caused by idiots who think 5k-7k mile oil change intervals is normal for race track derived engines like the M96? When will the disrespect stop? It’s bizzare how much bashing is done when it comes to 996s but no one ever complains while piloting one. That said, I’d pass on a tiptronic as well. After all, it’s a 911 and having one with an auto trans is like marrying a bikini model but living at separate addresses.
Haha! I like the analogy for the Tiptronic! I'm only going on what the internet says. I've done a lot of reading and a LOT of people don't like the 996. Some blame the lights, some blame the fact that it was the first mass-produced car. Some cite...
It surely is a tempting decision, owning a Porsche is a bit of a dream. However, I’m not sure I could trust it enough to make that choice, and you know it would take some time to sell it afterwards.
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Should I save and exchange my Mini for one of these? www.webmotors.com.br/comprar/porsche/cayman/2-7-i6-24v-gasolina-2p-manual/2-portas/2008/23234814?idcmpint=t1:c17:m07:webmotors:clique_card_resultado_busca::anuncio-normal-pos-2&utm_medium=calhau&utm_campaign=clique_card_resultado_busca&utm_content=anuncio-normal-pos-2
That is NICE! How much is that English pounds?
27K. :(
I'm afraid, Martyn, I'm not going to take much more of your 996-rubbishing. It was the start of a new design. And a beautiful one too.
Don't shoot the messenger! My learned friend, 'The Internet' seems convinced broadly speaking that the 997 is better. Of course he can be wrong, he's been wrong about many things. I actually think the 996 vs 997 debate is a bit moot now...
Read moreYou definitely need a 911, though. Face it, it's a childhood dream.
Seriously? The 996 is a “bit of a turd”? Why? Because it inherited headlamps from the race dominating GT1 (that no one ever calls ugly) or because of IMS failures that were largely caused by idiots who think 5k-7k mile oil change intervals is normal for race track derived engines like the M96? When will the disrespect stop? It’s bizzare how much bashing is done when it comes to 996s but no one ever complains while piloting one. That said, I’d pass on a tiptronic as well. After all, it’s a 911 and having one with an auto trans is like marrying a bikini model but living at separate addresses.
Haha! I like the analogy for the Tiptronic! I'm only going on what the internet says. I've done a lot of reading and a LOT of people don't like the 996. Some blame the lights, some blame the fact that it was the first mass-produced car. Some cite...
Read moreIt surely is a tempting decision, owning a Porsche is a bit of a dream. However, I’m not sure I could trust it enough to make that choice, and you know it would take some time to sell it afterwards.
I dontknow how they sell on a 3rd engine
ex colleague of mine had a 996, I love 911's but that model just leaves me cold.
I feel similar! Never driven one though so...