Was all set to buy a 911tt but have been seduced by the GranSport!

[dickygrace]

Rears:
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m98b0s279...estein_Wintrac_Xtreme_-_265_30_R19_93W_XL_TL_

Fronts:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m98b0s280...estein_Wintrac_Xtreme_-_235_35_R19_91W_XL_TL_

I've only listed the Vreds on the links but there's Pirellis or ProSports etc on there.

 

[bigbob]

You can get winter tyres for just about any car so that is not relevant. Either car will be great. One option is to buy one for a year and then get the other.

Or mad idea - buy cheap leggy versions of both!

 

[dem maser]

Cheap leggy versions make sense.....

 

[hodroyd]

Or just test drive each, on an hour borrow from somewhere.

 

[Emtee]

Hi Mondie,

A belated welcome to the forum. If you're undecided between the 911 and the GS, test drive them both. They're very different in character. The GS will come off second best in some regards, but for sheer driving pleasure and character it'll beat the 911 hands down. Just depends on what you want. Hope you choose Italian and all the best in the search.

Regards, Miles.

 

[DavidL]

As a newbie here too I've had exactly the same thoughts. There is of course a nice looking GS for sale in NE Scotland.

 

[Parisien]

.....heart over heart always David...............................................after an indie inspection.......of course...........!!!!


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[Parisien]

Your nearest indie I take it?

http://www.pksupercars.com/


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[mondie]

You can get winter tyres for just about any car so that is not relevant. Either car will be great. One option is to buy one for a year and then get the other.

Or mad idea - buy cheap leggy versions of both!

Thanks Dicky grace on the tyre info and Bob, after some research it does indeed seem like winter tyres are a non issue. The idea of leggy versions has some merit but to be honest I am too much of a perfectionist and know I wouldn't be happy with two ragged out cars.

The 911 vs. GS is a power vs. passion decision I guess complicated further because the 911 would be a manual and the GS Cambiocorsa. There is a nice GS for sale just 10 miles from me, I have contacted the seller and explained my indecision and he has replied that he is more than happy to show me the car. So thats the next step

Cheers
mondie

 

[AerosGS]

Which 911 turbo series number are you talking about? The older ones are not faster than a GS (I think)...

Cheers

 

[dem maser]

the 997 is quicker but the 996 not so.....

 

[mondie]

Which 911 turbo series number are you talking about? The older ones are not faster than a GS (I think)...

Cheers

Probably a 996 Turbo S or possibly a 997 but leaning towards the 996 S.

 

[dem maser]

996 can be had for good money.....20ish...i do like the SL AMG at 18k though

 

[BennyD]

As good as it is, the SL 55 is just another quick Merc.

 

[dem maser]

Ye i know, i dont like them but for the money its a tin convert and quick

 

[NickP]

I fancy an old school 911 to muck around with, a targa preferably, mid 80s, I'm guessing they hold their value pretty well.

 

[dem maser]

a neighbour has the 968? is it? the 1990 one......

 

[Andyk]

968 replaced the 944 Dem.....968 Club Sport still makes me want one....

 

[BennyD]

Hmm, the 968 CS, apparently the best handling front engined Porsche ever made.

 

[dem maser]

964 is what i was talking about