Couldn't agree more Mark, that is when it comes to the 911TT. We've had our 996TT for over a year now and for sheer fun I (sadly) prefer my M3. Having said this, the turbo has taken me as fast as I've ever been and was a blast up the ski road last year in Santa Fe. Hopefully, my father will give in and we can trade it towards a Boxster Spyder (he still has issues with the lack of a real roof), which would be just as perfect at the lake as it would here in Santa Fe.

I have driven a 996 GT2 however, and that was definitely a thrill to drive. While I didn't push it anywhere near its limit (it belonged to my fraternity chapter advisor), I could still see why it was dubbed 'the widowmaker'. The GT2 breed definitely deserves exemption from this argument.

 

Come off it - that is a fantastic whip!

 

My partner just picked up a new Turbo S. Acceleration feels miles ahead of where my 996tt and even my F430 were.

Enjoy in good health!!

 

excellent p-car. leather color scheme looks slick

 

Best S Ive seen so far

 

looks great!

but the clear taillights would look better on a dark coloured car imo

love the TTS !

 

Nice feet on the first picture Jamie, & Congrats on the 997 Turbo S!

 

Congrats mate enjoy it in good days

 

If you think the turbo is "boring and useless," why are you wasting time in this forum?

And, I'm happy to debate you anytime or place on the positive/negative merits of the Porsche Turbo/Turbo S. I did say arguably in my post

I think, for my needs, the Turbo S is amazing. Those short bursts of speed make me smile, and the AWD will make me smile when fall/winter rolls around here in the NE, and the dynamic cornering lights were great last night when I saw the deer jumping into the road ahead. The PCCB's, I think they are insane - not that my other P car's or F car's didnt stop on a dime, but this car is just solid and abruptly stops! The center lock wheels, to me, this car rides and provides the best road feedback I've ever experienced. I think the car handles great, but I'm just a regular guy who likes solid engineering and nice cars.

Also, I hate stick shift at this point. I just do. I dont want to sit in NY/NJ traffic pressing pedals and shifting gears. I also like to play with my ipod, drink my morning coffee and give the finger to assholes on the road - much harder to do all that with a stick shift :-)

I will admit, PDK takes a bit of getting used to - the "Standard" mode for the car is a little dull. It shifts slowly. Sport mode, its awesome. It really is. I was on an important call yesterday and decided to take it off bluetooth, so I was holding the phone (i know, bad boy), and I put the car back into auto mode - and it was great to drive like that. The car anticipated my shifts and really was fun. I love this car, and I stand by my statement that arguably, this is the best car made.

 

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