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No test drives either? Strange? I've never driven a 997t....I might love it and the test drive alone may have been enough for me to decide I wanted it, but I might hate it....too much money to spend on a whim.
vlad said:Slightly confused by ....
No test drives either? Strange? I've never driven a 997t....I might love it and the test drive alone may have been enough for me to decide I wanted it, but I might hate it....too much money to spend on a whim.
Yet in another thread (997.1 turbo values?) you mention you prefer the 996 and its more mechanical feel :dont know:
If you can you should at least test a 997t - so you can make an informed comparison.
(a recent Total 911 did exactly that and compared the 2 turbo models and concluded that if it was their money it would be going on the 7 - for exactly the converse of your point (first is best) - their point being that the 10 intervening years result in a better sorted car).
Robertb said:Probably wouldn't get much better than this, but priced accordingly.
https://www.parklaneuk.com/cars-for-sale/7629053-porsche-911-996-turbo-coupe/
cheshire911 said:Your budget will get you into a face lift MY2002 car which is by far the more sought after. You'll notice this when you come to move it on - "its great car BUT many people after one of these want the later 2002 onwards facelift model"
Of course it will still give you pleasurable ownership but your budget can get you into a face lift model. But its your choice.
cheshire911 said:The usual reply will be the face lift has a glovebox and cup holders..........
From a PH's post:
The 996 Turbo was unveilled in late 1999 for 2000 model year.
The 2001 models gained electric switches to open the front and rear lids, and improved interior illumination.
2002 models were the so-called facelift cars: glovebox, twin cup-holders, soft-touch plastics, better ventilation, Bose sound system, an auto-dim interior mirror and a rain sensor.
*In 2002, the 996's rigidity and crash protection were both enhanced while the interior quality was improved *
* Remains contentious. Perhaps someone else who has Adrian Streathers book may be able to clarify
cheshire911 said:*In 2002, the 996's rigidity and crash protection were both enhanced while the interior quality was improved *
* Remains contentious. Perhaps someone else who has Adrian Streathers book may be able to clarify
BChivs said:So I looked at a 997T today, which for the asking price was pretty poor cond....had a lot going for it. Manual, decent mileage, rare colour(cobalt)...bodywork wasn't too bad, but the interior was shagged! Not just normal wear and tear commensurate with age, but badly treated and beyond repair without some serious expenditure. Not for me.
To be honest I was a bit dissapoijntrd with the dealer....no test drives? Who in their right mind buys a £50k odd grand car without even driving it! Well obviously quite a few it seems, but a deal breaker for me.
Additionally to this it didn't give me the same draw as a 996. I think I am going to concentrate my search specifically to a 996T Manual. I've spent the last 2-3 weeks seriously considering other models including a 996C4S, a 997.2, and 997T, but the 996T is what Ive made up my mind I want.
So, if anyone has a 996t they are looking to move on or knows of any not yet advertised please let me know. I have a suitable cash amount sat waiting.
Out of interests, does anyone know what the X50 pack would add value wise?