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Talk me out of buying a 996 MK1 / 996 MK2

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thinking, if i sell my (beloved ?) '96 M3 I would have about half the money needed for a high-mile 996. Thinking.... Thing is, I always regret a bit selling cars after I sell them. (...the 914.. the '71 F-100 ..the 86 vw.. all except the Miata's, since i feel i could always 'jump back in' if really i wanted to. But I don't ! & The Ford was rusting out.. the 914 had its soots of rust but now i think: "not too bad" ) My '83 SC is racking up the miles, because it so g'dammed dependable. I could see going modern but staying Porsche, of course i would never sell the 911SC, the Beemer : maybe

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You will miss the M3 but the 996 may be a better "investment" in the long run. The nice thing about an M3 is that they are a bit more inconspicuous than a Porsche. They blend into the background better. The feel and handling of the 996 will surpass the M3, however.

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I've had an 81SC for about four years and just recently picked up a 996TT Tip with 59k miles for $42k on FB Marketplace - I had to fix a couple minor things. Bottom line - The TT is the best car I've ever owned for daily driving. I installed the BellWorks paddle shift kit and a Softronic tune. You will not regret it.

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I daily drove a 996 40 Jahre for a few years. Would do so again in a second. It's what I bought after I sold my 86 Carrera. No regrets.

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I've had miatas, audi tt, and others.My 996 is the best of all 104k and going strong

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