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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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I know you guys are getting sick of me, but I am having a tough time pick my next car. Here are my CURRENT (could change tomorrow):

2010 ISF NEW sgm/Terra $67k cdn
2007 997 C4S silver $67k cdn
2002 996 TT yellow $57k cdn

I know the isf will have more toys and probably last longer, but I am about to pick a car that will be mine for at least 4 yrs, and want something fun. Already owned an isf, so thinking about something different.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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2007 997 c4s
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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996 TT = most fun
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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997, there are too many F's on the road as is.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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What??? No way. I see 20 997's a day lol. Ide go for the 996 Just because i love the car.
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997, there are too many F's on the road as is.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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If you don't need a 4-door and already owned an IS-F, 997 C4S is a clear winner.

Originally Posted by FBTO
I know you guys are getting sick of me, but I am having a tough time pick my next car. Here are my CURRENT (could change tomorrow):

2010 ISF NEW sgm/Terra $67k cdn
2007 997 C4S silver $67k cdn
2002 996 TT yellow $57k cdn

I know the isf will have more toys and probably last longer, but I am about to pick a car that will be mine for at least 4 yrs, and want something fun. Already owned an isf, so thinking about something different.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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996 is the way to go. since its already TT, all you'll need is a chip/tune and BAM! extra 50+ hp
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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IS-F

Porsches are for guys stuck in an existential crisis
With that said, I believe the 911 Turbo is the quintessential sports car.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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life's short, pick one of the Porsche's this round. i don't know the difference on the 996 and 997 and was not interested enough to read about on wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_997
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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Just found out every 20k km, the turbo needs a $5000 service!! Wow!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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996 / 997 would be fun but just be ready for the service cost....out of sight!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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997 All the way with an extended warranty plan!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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why did you sell the F in the first place?
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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I owned a new 2002 turbo for five years, awesome car, low maintenance and bullet proof engine! I will own another someday
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by avgj0F
If you don't need a 4-door and already owned an IS-F, 997 C4S is a clear winner.
I second this. What are your priorities and preferences??

If raw power is #1, 996 TT.

If you'd prefer something newer, the 997 C4S is no slouch and might even be fast enough for you. I don't know how fast you like to go and how hard you like to push your cars. A 2007 is going to feel a lot newer than the 2002. The interior in the 02 will feel very dated if you compared them side-by-side.

2010 IS-F is last on this list only because, as someone else has said, you've been there and done that... why get it again?? Life is short, try different things.

Again, sort out your priorities, and you'll be able to find a car that fits them. Don't do it the other way around... my 2 cents
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