Thinking of swapping

[Tydeides]

Thinking of swapping this



For this



(http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911-Hot-Rod-by-RS-Teknik/car3480)

I've not driven one of these (I know I should!) But I'm just wondering how shocked I'm going to be going from a modern porsche to a modified classic? Am I mad?

[sneaky schnell]

You are not mad but you are right that you should try one out. They are great fun.

If your Carrera is like being with a supermodel in her 40s, the older car will be like having a time machine back to when she was still in her 20s.

[nsm3]

Had similar thoughts myself recently.

The GT3 is somewhat restricted on the road and for only 3k miles pa, I have wondered if an old resto would be as good a weekend diversion?

[Junior Bianno]

I went from



to this



No regrets at all - loving the air cooled.

Having said that - the 997 was a daily driver and the 964 is more of a weekend car. Wouldn't want to put it, or me, through the daily commute.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

you may find this thread interesting, in fact i've got a few more on this subject if you're interested...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

i did what you're thinking of & just didn't gel with the car, & beleive me it was such a stunning thing i really wish i could have but hey i didn't


read the thread & if there's anything you want to know then feel free to ask

crags

[Tydeides]

Thanks for the advice guys.

I think I'll do what's so hard to do and wait. I use my 997 as a daily drive, so I'm not sure really if the retro thing is really that sensible.

I've just watched the Magnus Walker video on the other thread. I love the silver 911, so I think I'll hold fire and buy something which is a project (aka money pit) that I can play with over a few years. It would be nice to have a legacy style project which is intended for long term ownership

[Martian O]

I love my 997 Turbo and there's no way I'd go back to a 996/993/964 etc....

Yes I like retro air-cooled stuff, but I'd only entertain a 959 or 2.7RS if I ever had the opportunity (read funds!).

Edited by Martian O on Saturday 2nd June 14:18

[wtdoom]

Op that black car was my old car , it's brilliant . Try it .

[BillyB]

Showing as sold on the RS Technik site. I wonder if the OP bought it!

[Callughan]

Martian O said:

I love my 997 Turbo and there's no way I'd go back to a 996/993/964 etc....

Yes I like retro air-cooled stuff, but I'd only entertain a 959 or 2.7RS if I ever had the opportunity (read funds!).

Edited by Martian O on Saturday 2nd June 14:18

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