First Porsche Car - Considering 2007/2008 Turbo?
12-05-2013, 02:09 PM
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Yes also. Six years in an '01 996TT/MT ('01-'07) and then 6 years in an '07 997TT/TIP ('07-'13) but I retired the '07 in January instead of sell it. Great cars...
12-05-2013, 02:29 PM
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12-05-2013, 03:20 PM
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^yes...retired the car..,it is just parked now a days. I drive the TT once every couple of months. No time, not around much, yeahhh...what a waste. I have been running around in a low key VW Passat TDI.
12-05-2013, 04:29 PM
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I moved from a Golf TDI (Gt Sport!) to the 997T. Can't imagine going back. Do miss that space though...
07-03-2016, 03:40 AM
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HowdY, saw your post, I'm considering a similar car. I have hesitations about selecting a tip transmission. I'd be smitten with a PDK, but when I think about tip vs 6MT, I lean (way) toward 6MT. Am I dead wrong? Is the tip a good pairing with the variable vane turbo? Any input you're willing to share is appreciated.
07-06-2016, 10:45 AM
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1. As I said that I have never owned a Porsche before - Is the Porsche turbo too much of a car for a first time owner to handle? I mean in terms of power and safety? My first Porsche was a 2005 Turbo S. No regrets. One of the best decisions I ever made. It has turned my daily commute into something I enjoy every day. As far as power: you'll love the torque; it's addictive. Re safety, as with all other rear-engine cars, you just have to be careful when you get nervous in corners; don't lift! 2. Is it better to buy a brand new Porsche rather than a turbo in terms of on-going maintenance of the car? Is the maintenance on a Porsche turbo much higher than a regular Porsche? I don't have anything to compare to in Porsche land. I bought mine CPO with 13k miles on it. I've had no major problems with the car, and having the CPO warranty is great. For a supercar, the Turbo is cheap to maintain. And make no mistake, the Turbo is a supercar. 4. The 2007/2008 turbo doesn't come with bluetooth and ipod integration. How hard is to buy after market parts and get the car retrofitted with those capabilities. Does the aftermarket system work well? Have you considered a 2009 with PCM3? It's a nice step forward. If you go for it, try to get one with XM because it's the XM subscription that supplies traffic data to the Nav system, which supports dynamic re-routing. 5. Any other considerations I should be thinking about as I embark on making this purchase? Do it. Do it now. 
