2007-07-02 17:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by Heck Yeah 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Porsche
Ultimately, with a purchase like this, it should be the car that catches your imagination and that you REALLY like. Both of these are great cars and have their advantages.
The 996 Turbo is a fast car that manages to do pretty much everything well. It's comfortable and tame despite being very fast. The main drawbacks will be that the turbo will have a higher cost of ownership.
The 997S is also quite fast as well as being comfortable and pliable to what you want to do as a driver. It lacks the brutal power of the turbo, but it has the advantage of a few refinements made in the 4 years that seperate the two examples you mention.
Both cars would be usable as daily drivers as needed, and both would also be very capable if you decided to take them for a day of driving at the race track (which is a highly recommended activity for Porsches). I think the suspension upgrades that came after 2001, along with many very small improvements, make the 997 a very compelling package; balanced against the fact that the turbo was the top of the line when it came out. I would probably favor the 997 for this, and because I've found I prefer tracking normally asperated 911s (though I think the 996 Turbo is one of the best street 911s ever produced).
Ultimately I think you should drive both, then step back and take a look. I would be willing to bet at that moment it would be clear which is the right car for you. One of them will simply move you more than the other, and that's the one you get.
2007-07-03 06:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Paul S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own a 2001 911 Turbo, and it is really expensive if you have the work done at the dealer. Even if you put on very little miles, you have to change the oil each year at a cost of $200 per oil change. The 25k service cost $2000. So far the only major repair was the turbo valves needed to be replaced, but that was covered under warranty. The car comes with so many options, so the price you mentioned may or may not be a good deal. If it is a stripped down model, then the price is fair, but I'm sure you can find something cheaper on EBay. Having work done at the dealer keeps it's value if you have a well documented car.
2016-05-17 05:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i had the chance to buy another one id buy the 05 911,i have an older 85 model,and its about shot,i doubt i will replace it,if your going to buy one go for the nicer one,you only live once in life,enjoy it while you can.
2007-07-02 17:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The turbo, hands down.
Theyre much faster, easier to drive, more prestigious, more moddable, and pretty much better at everything, except being new.
2007-07-02 17:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i had the chance to buy another one id buy the 05 911,i have an older 85 model,and its about shot,i doubt i will replace it,if your going to buy one go for the nicer one,you only live once in life,enjoy it while you can,but don,t forget to change your air and fuel filters too
2007-07-02 17:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by i,m a dodgeman too 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dude, why don't you just fess up and admit your real choice is between a 1995 Hyundai Elantra and a 1998 Geo Metro.
2007-07-02 18:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by Rainier 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As long as it is neon pink either one is fine
2007-07-02 17:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋