Old 911 for new Stinger Gt Line

[El Stinger]

my opinion.....no comparison ... huge performance difference between the 4cyl and the 6cyl.
may look similar but don't perform the same.

Oh I'm sure of it.

 

[87and66]

No, I've never have. But I had no intention of spending 50k on a car, Kia or otherwise. Plus, performance wise they're not that far off of each other. About .6 -.8 second difference on the 0-60. Top end, I don't know what the max is for the GT-LINE but I never had the 911 over 144, so I'm good there too. Have you driven a 99' 996?

Understandable. $50k is a lot of money. That’s why I have a GT, not a GT1 or GT2. I prefer the performance over the tech I lost by not getting the high end 4cyl around the same price. Comes down to preference. Both are good choices. But I will say, the way the cars drive and feel are much different than the numbers will tell you.

I haven’t driven the 996. Never driven any 911 sadly. The 996 is such a good buy right now. One of my dream cars is a 993 Turbo. Maybe I’ll get a 996 some day to introduce myself into Porsche ownership.

 

[GB*S]

my opinion.....no comparison ... huge performance difference between the 4cyl and the 6cyl.
may look similar but don't perform the same.

You are right Ron. Performance wise 6 cyl is a beast. I test drove 3.3 twice, all up over 5 hours of driving . Than I test drove 2.0l only for about 45min and decided to take 2.0l .
2.0l would surprise many with its drive and performance.
I just can't race 3.3l older sister

 

[El Stinger]

You are right Ron. Performance wise 6 cyl is a beast. I test drove 3.3 twice, all up over 5 hours of driving . Than I test drove 2.0l only for about 45min and decided to take 2.0l .
2.0l would surprise many with its drive and performance.
I just can't race 3.3l older sister

Hahaa

 

[El Stinger]

Understandable. $50k is a lot of money. That’s why I have a GT, not a GT1 or GT2. I prefer the performance over the tech I lost by not getting the high end 4cyl around the same price. Comes down to preference. Both are good choices. But I will say, the way the cars drive and feel are much different than the numbers will tell you.

I haven’t driven the 996. Never driven any 911 sadly. The 996 is such a good buy right now. One of my dream cars is a 993 Turbo. Maybe I’ll get a 996 some day to introduce myself into Porsche ownership.

Now you got me thinking I should at least go back to the dealership and take one for a spin lol! Seriously, the 996 is a fun car and reasonably priced right now. Maintenance is the downside. I was averaging 5k a year. But if you got the money go for it.

 

[Ron]

Mine is a 2003 996 Carrera 4S, so it has the bigger engine..320hp
And honestly i don't think I've ever had it past 125MPH.
Its a beautiful car and like you said expensive to maintain.
So we understand what your saying but the GT2 for passing performance is outstanding on the highway.
And those heated seats and steering wheel ....oooh so nice in the cold weather.

 

[El Stinger]

Yeah I love heated seats especially now in the winter months. These seats heat up pretty quick too. I only wish they were ventilated like the GT 2. My wife has them in her Highlander and we love them.

 

[87and66]

I will never be able to have a daily driver without a heated steering wheel. Now that I've used one for the past couple of winters, I need it.

 

[Ron]

Agree!
Its amazing, when we didn't have it we didn't miss it...now we cant live without it.