Went for a ride in a 996 turbo today...

[Jager]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

... but the 986 Boxster is a more fun car to drive.

Not in the straightaways!!

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Jager

Not in the straightaways!!

That's it's only advantage. And the turbo lag is more annoying than exciting most of the time.

The old saying goes, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow.

[BYprodriver]

[QUOTE=blue2000s;332985]That's it's only advantage. And the turbo lag is more annoying than exciting most of the time.

Stock 996TT has very little Turbo lag, it comes on so quick in 1st gear that's very hard to shift near redline without bumping the rev limiter.

[blue2000s]

[QUOTE=BYprodriver;333234]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

That's it's only advantage. And the turbo lag is more annoying than exciting most of the time.

Stock 996TT has very little Turbo lag, it comes on so quick in 1st gear that's very hard to shift near redline without bumping the rev limiter.

That's not my experience. The engine is strong before boost, certainly stronger than the 986 even, but there is a very noticeable pause after heavy throttle movement before the real power comes on. Typical turbo behavior.

[BYprodriver]

[QUOTE=blue2000s;333293]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

That's not my experience. The engine is strong before boost, certainly stronger than the 986 even, but there is a very noticeable pause after heavy throttle movement before the real power comes on. Typical turbo behavior.

The TT you were in is not Stock!