hyperion667

V12Godspeed

Get the porsche, I ended up getting a 993, it's tight as a tight could get.

93RX7LSX

I also agree with members on here. Keep the E55 and pick up the 996TT, that's what I'm going to do soon. It's the best of both worlds.

iAMGod

996tt is chalk and cheese to the 55k, I like a lot about both vehicles. As a daily driver Amg is better and a little more practical obviously. Performance wise, P cars are in another league, maintenance and how cheap it is to make it stupid fast is just so easy.

stevebez

TBH I think if you could stretch to a 997TT (metzger version tho) it would be worth it. The ride is better and Tip version is also easily moddable and it has the better lights.

I would only get a 996TT if I was going to go to town on mods.... and of course if you can afford both, just do it.

E55 vs 997TT is a verry tough call indeed.

hyperion667

check this out: then go buy one:

http://www.reelhouse.org/mos/urbanoutlaw

Forrest Gump 9

I've been eying a GTR or a 911 as a fun car. After reading this thread I'm liking the 911 even more. The GTR is sick, but maintainance is a little hefty.

iAMGod

And at the end of the day its a Nissan....not a Porsche.

Quadcammer

oh hi brand *****.

who gives a ****. the GTR performs, period. They could slap a lada badge on it, and it would still kick ***.

like anybody gives a **** that you bought some $35k porscha

efiftyfizzle

I wouldn't imagine the 911 having a significantly less maintenance cost... they're both high end cars and parts are generally expensive for these types of cars (brake pads, rotors, tires, fluid changes, etc.)

iAMGod

Settle down little man.

My first car was a GTR so I have much love for them. Just unfortunately end of the day still is a Nissan, I found when you get a bit older you have different priorities over performance, style, class etc.

I am sure you will understand one day.

Quadcammer

then why not say that big man

instead of your brand ***** bull****, you could have actually made a useful post.

I have a 911tt, i know what its about

efiftyfizzle

^^ I don't know why people take things so personally when it comes to the types of cars they drive... same reason why I wouldn't make a post on an AMG forum about purchasing a Porsche (not saying post on a Porsche forum either... it's going to be bias either way).

If people would give the man the response he wants... not bias, straightforward pros/cons; he'd be a happy man. I'm not even so sure how the GT-R came into this conversation as the question was moving from an E55 to a 996. I'm sure the OP has budget in his mind when going from an E55 to a 996 which is why he's not considering a 997 or a GT-R (similarly priced). If it was all about what the BEST car is, why isn't anyone mentioning a Bugatti?

iAMGod

congrats


Oh the irony.

93RX7LSX

When did this turn into a GTR vs 996TT thread?

hyperion667

+1 for the rennlist site.....lots of cool cats and opinons as well as traffic......

novae500

I think my next fun car will be either a 911 Tt or gtr on a year or so. I wouldn't mind a shark werked 911 or alpha or Switzer gtr.

betrezra

Thanks for that urban outlaw vid. That is a real car enthusiast....... doesn't give 2 chits about valet cachet, or mall props..... just a dude and his beloved auto's

Get both...... E55 daily..... 996TT weekend toy...... NJOY

Hammer Down

http://showroom.auction123.com/lambo...22S686058.html

GT-ER

Your FIRST CAR was a GT-R? What are you, 18 or something? lol. Saying that the GT-R is just a Nissan is as ignorant as saying a Bugatti Veyron is just a VW.

stevebez

Not to prolong the fight but in terms of outright performance little to choose between the GTR and Porsche...

Take fit, finish, maintenance & interior into account and the Porsche is better by miles ... enough for the price gap? ... apparently so for many.

Brand *****? Everyone one is... we all have our favorites .. if we didnt Apple would not be able to charge double for a phone that is at end of day no better than a Gallaxy III (and to be clear I have the iP5 - and its battery sux btw).

I still lust after a 997.2TT... on other hand I'd like to drive a GTR for a day ... and then give it back.

Back on topic... if you can, do it, just buy the TT (used 997 I think worth the price gap now)... you cant go too wrong, if its not for you there will be buyers around.

Quadcammer

A 996tt may have a bit more leather inside, but the interiors of those cars are hardly nice looking. the center stack and console are embarrassing.

Having your favorite brand, and suggesting one buys a car because of the brand are different things. Obviously porsche has more cachet than nissan. But if I'm buying a performance car, so long as it meets my needs in terms of quality, materials, design etc, i don't care if its built by hyundai or lamborghini.

HeissRod

I would kill for a yellow '93 911 turbo.

stevebez

I see what you are getting at ... but I think it would matter to me. Its part of the marques history... half the joy of owning a Ferrari for example is its history - to me anyway - and being part of it. I could care less of what people think of it or how people perceive me for it, but to me its part of the appeal. I never buy something to impress others... that is just senseless to me.

I love Porsche coz of how they dominated Le Mans and racing in general - and always been involved in the motor sport side of things - sadly a bit less so of late. Also they were a big part of my childhood where my uncle was lucky enough to have owned at any one time or another almost every derivative since the 930 came out - and I got chance to get a drive in his cars - amazing times. Its got history for me. I dont think you can ignore this impact on people.

Is the GTR as good as a 911 in terms of pace ... sure ... but it hasnt got the story behind it for me.

cwmateiuc

996TT for the win. They are sexy as hell, powerful, easy to make faster.. handle amazing and very reliable!

Also supposedly according to my buddy that once owned a pretty fast e55 and now owns a 900whp 996..

The 996 is actually cheaper to mod and cheaper to fix (but it rarely breaks anyway!)