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Grant said:
The GT3 is a far superior car, IMHO. The dry sump engine alone is worth 4x as much, according to Porsche replacement pricing. And you get an adjustable suspension and LSD (which is not available in USA with 997S), 6-piston brakes, as well as more headroom with the sunroof delete. However, if you're not going to drive it hard, the 997S is a more comfortable cruiser. The GT3 will hold its value far better too...
Apr 7, 2005 6:22:56 PM
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Fanch said:
Grant, I agree that a dry sump lub engine is better ultimately, but only of you track the car on semi slick tyres don't you think.
My point is, for most drivers on open road, doesn't really make a difference.
Only during very strong lateral G force bends does a DSL engine car make a difference.
I am not very knowledgeable in that respect but that's what I've been told.
What do you think?
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dr_sam said:
Do I go for:
997 newlook 355hp 400nm PSM 0-60 4.8s top speed 185m
or
996 GT3 oldlook 381hp 385 nm no PSM 0-60 4.5s top speed 190m AND a 16% discount on 2004 model
now you choose
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dr_sam said:
Do I go for:
997 newlook 355hp 400nm PSM 0-60 4.8s top speed 185m
or
996 GT3 oldlook 381hp 385 nm no PSM 0-60 4.5s top speed 190m AND a 16% discount on 2004 model
now you choose
It says you own 2 996's already. If I had 2 996's it wouldn't be a very difficult decision. Let's see buying a third 996 or the new 997. Easy one.
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Apr 8, 2005 2:30:49 PM
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RR4 said:
If it were me, I would stick with the 996. It has the better motor and it will hold its value better than the 997.
Apr 8, 2005 7:29:56 PM
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Le Chef said:
Interestingly the company has said that the 997 is a return to a "purer" design for the 911, one that's closer to Ferry's original. Yet you believe the 996 is purer. Which one do most buyers consider to be the purer I wonder?