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Old 05-14-2008, 02:41 PM
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Default 993T as a daily driver? Yes/No, why?

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Curious to get your thoughts. Thinking about replacing my 05 M3 with a 96 993TT. Wisdom is much appreciated.


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In the summer time I use my 993tt all the time.( Rain excluded ) It is a great everyday car.. Tons of fun.
The more you use the Porsche the better it runs....
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Rain don't hurt and it lets you see if the wax job is holding up...lol
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Ha, true...
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Barney - nice ride! My 1st son (4) would gladly supply you with my arm and leg for your car. He loves the color!
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I used mine as a daily driver unless it is a downpour. Excellent DD car
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I use mine as a daily driver - even in downpours. It thoroughly enjoys being used every day, and hasn't missed a beat.

I also came from an e46 M3 - the 993TT is quite simply on a different level.

Don't hesitate - do it!
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You have a PM
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I used Frank as a DD AND DE car. Never missed a beat
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Thanks "One Of Twenty"...My little girl named the car Barney....
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Originally Posted by eclou
I used mine as a daily driver unless it is a downpour. Excellent DD car
And on those downpour days, do you drive the 997TT?

I am using my Turbo R as a daily driver. Unfortunately I don't drive much.
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I 'd use it as DD if I didn't work so close to home. So I save all the glory for the weekend.

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Have 220K miles on my 97 turbo...does that qualify as a daily driver...
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Originally Posted by pjconner
And on those downpour days, do you drive the 997TT?

I am using my Turbo R as a daily driver. Unfortunately I don't drive much.
My wife drives the 997tt as her DD, but I have schemed to end that by getting her a Cayenne TT. I drive my tow rig on downpour days - 01 Silverado Z71 4x4.
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Yes, of course! Why? Because you only live once. Nobody's ever sat on their deathbed wishing they'd driven their beater more often so they could save their Porsche for the next owner.

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