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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by splitfire
well.. i test drove 2 both 4 door and coupe version and just think it is pretty practical for street use and it is something new and still look decent.. and also the price 335 is about what the 996 tt worth now so i can just trade that in without paying anything and drive a brand new car which was what i;m trying to do... I still have my 911 c2 which has been park and collect dust for almost 2 years if I sold the TT that give me more motivation to drive that one again so its not like I'm leaving the porsche world
LOL, you have too much toys!!!
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
So you should have videos for us then?
No videos. Videos don't show much anyways. The video you posted shows a 335 keeping up with a 996tt in traffic on a small street. I could do the same in my NSX.

I suggest you get behind the wheel of a 996tt. Coming from a 335, I think you'll be shocked by the power and handling. My NSX felt about as fast as an Integra after driving one.

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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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LOL, you have too much toys!!!
sup richie how's europe.. may be i'll come visit you soon i need a vacation lol.. ya i got way too much junks need to get rid of some.. i'm going to part out the tt soon and more than likely I will to get a Toyota Pruis after its gone.. I test drove ones its pretty good

friend of mine told me he just ordered a LP640 roadster(if that ever come) he said he will let me borrow it and beat the @#$% out of it I'll let you know how that compare to the tt after I drive it
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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No videos. Videos don't show much anyways. The video you posted shows a 335 keeping up with a 996tt in traffic on a small street. I could do the same in my NSX.
To me it seems like the Porsche is just toying with the Bimmer. Watch the porsche slow down and get next to the BMW then floor it and leave the 3 series in the dust.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
No videos. Videos don't show much anyways. The video you posted shows a 335 keeping up with a 996tt in traffic on a small street. I could do the same in my NSX.

I suggest you get behind the wheel of a 996tt. Coming from a 335, I think you'll be shocked by the power and handling. My NSX felt about as fast as an Integra after driving one.
I was referring to handeling in my ealier post. Are you telling me that a Porshe 996TT with a 36/64 front to rear weight distribution will out handle a BMW with 50/50 weight distribution? Performance wise, yes the Porshe 996TTwill out pace some Bimmers. New M5/M6 can beat it though.(got a vid of that for you which I will post later) Handeling? Porshe has some problems against the likes of the E46 M3..335? to be determined. Heck, ever watch GT touring car Championship races ? The Porshe does not slice up the corners in the same manner. It suffers from oversteer. I've driven my cousin's Porshe 993T , but yet to drive a 996T. That will be an experience.. Just waiting for our buddy here to accept my offer.. Gs400 & cash for 996tt
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Just waiting for our buddy here to accept my offer.. Gs400 & cash for 996tt
nah.. Toyota Prius + $$$ for stock 996TT we got a deal
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I was referring to handeling in my ealier post. Are you telling me that a Porshe 996TT with a 36/64 front to rear weight distribution will out handle a BMW with 50/50 weight distribution? Performance wise, yes the Porshe 996TTwill out pace some Bimmers. New M5/M6 can beat it though.(got a vid of that for you which I will post later) Handeling? Porshe has some problems against the likes of the E46 M3..335? to be determined. Heck, ever watch GT touring car Championship races ? The Porshe does not slice up the corners in the same manner. It suffers from oversteer. I've driven my cousin's Porshe 993T , but yet to drive a 996T. That will be an experience.. Just waiting for our buddy here to accept my offer.. Gs400 & cash for 996tt
50/50 weight distribution is not the be all end all of handling performance. Porsche owns BMW, Period.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by splitfire
i'm going to part out the tt soon and more than likely I will to get a Toyota Pruis after its gone.. I test drove ones its pretty good
From a 996TT to a Prius?

Ah, mmkay...
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
50/50 weight distribution is not the be all end all of handling performance. Porsche owns BMW, Period.

And the driver may have just a little bit to do with it as well.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
50/50 weight distribution is not the be all end all of handling performance. Porsche owns BMW, Period.
Correct.. Chassis dynamics, suspension geometry, steering and many other factors which I did not add.. I love both cars.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
Porsche owns BMW, Period.
So lets ask a Porshe owner Spitfire...Why a 335 Bimmer over all others??
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
So lets ask a Porshe owner Spitfire...Why a 335 Bimmer over all others??
Simple.. because with the year and the millege it has on the TT they are equal in value so I can either keep diving a 4 year old car or I can drive a brand new BMW with modern feature and I probably don't have to pay any out of pocket expanses.. 335i is not bad I drove it and I like it.. but now I have change my mind I want a Toyota Prius instead so may be I should change the title...
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by splitfire
Simple.. because with the year and the millege it has on the TT they are equal in value so I can either keep diving a 4 year old car or I can drive a brand new BMW with modern feature and I probably don't have to pay any out of pocket expanses.. 335i is not bad I drove it and I like it.. but now I have change my mind I want a Toyota Prius instead so may be I should change the title...
lol. I still vote for the 996TT.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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You have a 85 corolla. That car owns all of the choices that has been suggested in this thread including 335i. Just supercharged that badass already.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I was referring to handeling in my ealier post. Are you telling me that a Porshe 996TT with a 36/64 front to rear weight distribution will out handle a BMW with 50/50 weight distribution?
Yes, absolutely. So will my NSX at 42/58 f/r weight distribution.
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