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RaisedOnPorsches · 11-24-2013, 02:02 PM

Ckrikos, good points. The basic 996s don't appeal to me. They are too shark-like and too much of a departure from the 911 style in my opinion. They are incredibly cheap right now thought.

I have been eyeing a few 996 Turbos however. I definitely like the styling of the Turbo, and the performance wouldn't be bad either.

I am a little worried about how much the maintenance costs would increase going from a Boxster to be Turbo. I'm sure the newer (water-cooled) Turbos are far less temperamental than the air-cooled ones though. The gas mileage on the turbos aren't so hot either (~16 mpg). They are very sexy though. I'm not sure if I'd lean towards a coupe or cab Turbo.

Here are too very nice 996TTs that I've been eyeing (both ~$40k):

2003 with TechArt styling and upgrades

2001 with GT2 wing and upgraded wheels

11-24-2013, 02:02 PM	#14
RaisedOnPorsches Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Marin, California Posts: 243	Ckrikos, good points. The basic 996s don't appeal to me. They are too shark-like and too much of a departure from the 911 style in my opinion. They are incredibly cheap right now thought. I have been eyeing a few 996 Turbos however. I definitely like the styling of the Turbo, and the performance wouldn't be bad either. I am a little worried about how much the maintenance costs would increase going from a Boxster to be Turbo. I'm sure the newer (water-cooled) Turbos are far less temperamental than the air-cooled ones though. The gas mileage on the turbos aren't so hot either (~16 mpg). They are very sexy though. I'm not sure if I'd lean towards a coupe or cab Turbo. Here are too very nice 996TTs that I've been eyeing (both ~$40k): 2003 with TechArt styling and upgrades 2001 with GT2 wing and upgraded wheels