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Sep 26, 2005 4:27:01 PM
- Silver Bullet
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Re: From 996tt to 997S
I haven't done it, but I have driven both cars. I can't imagine that going from a 996TT to a 997S isn't a disappointment, unless you're really into the better interior and having the newer car. Based purely on driving, it's gotta be a step down. Depending on who you are, that step down may be big or small compared to the small improvements in styling, interior, and (perhaps) handling.
Re: From 996tt to 997S
Actually went from 997S to 996TTS (got a new 997S when I grew impatient waiting for my 996TTS to be built)....did about 7K mis in 4-5 mos.
IMO, 997S is easily world's best $100K car.
But not a fan of the 997's Beetle-like headlights; wimpy-looking rear wing w/the accordion-like feature when raised; and busy dash w/too many little buttons/cheap-looking aluminum touches and lame-looking steering wheel. Also, at least in US, still hard to fully spec 997S w/all the leather and deviated stitching one can spec on a 996TTS...net, net, like a well-spec'd 996TTS interior over a 997S interior w/just "full leather" trim...
Dynamically, biggest prob is nonlinear steering ratio of 997S (counterintuitive to anyone accustomed to F or 996TTS)....to me, "new" steering ratio was hugely annoying in curves...Sound of 997S is far more interesting than "silent assassin" 996TTS. And 996TTS' turbo lag is a trade-off vs NA 997S' more linear response. But once turbos launch, the 996TTS is a different animal....
If have a 996TT, would definitely get a 997TTS on launch, but a 997S as a stop-gap car while waiting is a reasonable option....
IMO, 997S is easily world's best $100K car.
But not a fan of the 997's Beetle-like headlights; wimpy-looking rear wing w/the accordion-like feature when raised; and busy dash w/too many little buttons/cheap-looking aluminum touches and lame-looking steering wheel. Also, at least in US, still hard to fully spec 997S w/all the leather and deviated stitching one can spec on a 996TTS...net, net, like a well-spec'd 996TTS interior over a 997S interior w/just "full leather" trim...
Dynamically, biggest prob is nonlinear steering ratio of 997S (counterintuitive to anyone accustomed to F or 996TTS)....to me, "new" steering ratio was hugely annoying in curves...Sound of 997S is far more interesting than "silent assassin" 996TTS. And 996TTS' turbo lag is a trade-off vs NA 997S' more linear response. But once turbos launch, the 996TTS is a different animal....
If have a 996TT, would definitely get a 997TTS on launch, but a 997S as a stop-gap car while waiting is a reasonable option....
Sep 26, 2005 4:56:49 PM
- SeattleGT3
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Sep 26, 2005 10:32:20 PM
- Grant
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Re: I did it
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997CarreraS said:
If you look at the speeds that the 997S did at the Nuremburg track you will see that with all the suspension tweaks in the 997 that it is only 3 seconds slower, I went from a Tip 2001 TT to a 997s and love it.
That is only true of a Euro 997S with -20mm Sport suspension (not available in US).
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