10-11-2019, 07:38 PM | #1 |
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997.2 Turbo vs M2C
Have any of you guys owned a 997.2 Turbo manual? I found a 2009 manual, with pretty low miles (under 45k). I'm pretty happy with my M2, but I've always wanted a 911 Turbo.
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10-11-2019, 08:21 PM | #2 |
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owned a 997.1tt 6sp. stage 2
-leather soft easy to mark - limits on street too high to have fun with imo -never tracked it cause scared of plastic coolant piping issue - did my own basic maintenance demand so high that I didn't have issues when selling (w years) -shifter is much better -sold for more than I paid for it so can't complain -noticable quality difference -plan to go back to Porsche but Gt3 once I don't want a practical car |
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Any other previous owners and their perspectives on prior history, would be great! |
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10-24-2019, 12:59 AM | #4 |
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I have not owned the 997 TT but did extensively drive a 997.1 TT before buying the M2C. It was great, but I could not exploit its capabilities as a DD and I want more of a sleeper for my DD. If you want a weekend car in which you can blast through great (remote) roads, the 997 TT is hard to beat. For a DD, the M2C checks many more boxes for me.
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Do it 911 turbo is one of the best all around cars year after year, another step or two up from a M2c. The only downside is the interior and tech is a lot more dated because well it's an older car.
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10-30-2019, 06:44 AM | #7 |
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Tough call as they are very different cars. I owned a .1 / 2008 turbo before going GT3 never looking back.
2009 997.2 still has the iconic and sought after Mezger engine. As mentioned coolant lines can be a concern. They can be fixed at a relatively low cost. The car is a blast to drive, although AWD, suspension set up and lack of exhaust music numb the ride a bit. Gobs of low and mid range power though. The car is a dream in fast mountain sweepers.
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Yes, regarding the GT3s and RSs. I owned a .2 GT3 with the Mezger. 2011 was the last. No 2012-2013. 2014 brought the 9A1 to the GT3/RS.
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And, of course PDK was not offered until 2010.
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