Nov 16, 2008 1:01:44 AM
- cibergypsy
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- Loc: FL, USA , United States
- Posts: 366, Gallery
- Registered on: Mar 21, 2006
997 X51 Carrera S or 996 X50 Turbo?
I have a 2006 Powerkit Carrera S with Aerokit and many options that made the MSRP climb to over $122,000! I have been, for the past 1 1/2 years debating in my head wether or not to sell my car and get a 996 Turbo now that I may be able to do so without money out of pocket. I have 22,800 miles on my car and had delivery of it in March, 2006. I have several reasons for wanting to go that route: first, I don't track my 997 as I have an 87 Carrera for that; second, I worry about the value of my car 2 or more years down the road - will it get to be a $30,000 car?; third is the inferior engine design that, according to some experts was not designed for longevity or with long term ownership in mind, but for cheap manufacture to ensure high profit margins. I love the way my Carrera S drives, feels, sounds and looks very much. Nevertheless, I am an enthusiast and an engineer and having what may be an underengineered car and paying top dollar for it, as if it was a thoroughbred, leaves me with a bad taste in the mouth. What would you guys do? Would you consider changing a car like mine for a 2003 or newer 996 Turbo because of its superior engine and transmission even if the interior and the looks are not as nice as the 997s? I am attracted to one with an X50 package.
Any help with the decision is very helpful and appreciated. I intend to keep the car for a very long time and have concerns on engine problems with the M97 engines. So far mine has been trouble free but one never knows with the M96 and M97 engines. Don't advise me to buy a 997 Turbo as it is out of my reach right now and a GT3 won't do it for me as I have a need for those rear seats. Thanks!
