Jamie 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Just wondered if anyone on here has ever made the step up to a 911 from a Corrado? If so, how have you found it - would it be considered a wise move? I see so many people on here sell up who don't seem to be away very long before they end up back in a Rado just wondered if many had gone through it with a Porsche.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 21, 2015 Tried a 997 Carrera a month or so back. Very nice car, not the quickest but did feel a lot more special than the Corrado would. Different league to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah, driven a few 911's (almost bought a 996) and it's a different league to the corrado. Step up in quality, step up in price though! I'd also consider a Cayman S..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah I understand it's a completely different league but just wondered with the price of 996s so ridiculously low whether it's actually worth the additional outlay to make the step up as opposed to say going turbo route with my VR. Always fancied a 911 but I must admit having a really sorted Rado to surprise the odd Porsche owner really appeals too :lol: Love the Cayman Mic but just wonder whether I'd spend the rest of my life thinking "I wish this was a 911" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah not sure they can be really compared to be honest! I think the 911 is the kind of car most Corrado owners aspire to move up to, myself included! Now is a great time to pick up a 996 - they can't possibly go any lower in price! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 20 Posted July 21, 2015 996's are nice but not as good looking as the 997 which also seem to be coming more reasonable just lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Tbh Jim I wasn't really meaning how do they compare as such, more like you say - it's a logical step up the ladder - how many of us have done it and what's it been like sort of thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Haha Chris - I'm probably the only Porsche fan in the world that actually really likes the 996 :D Especially the C4S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 21, 2015 Haha! Oh lord the amount of times I've debated that very question mate. And I change my mind all the time...... much to a few people's annoyance.... Thing that keeps me in the 'rado is that you don't see many (unlike a ten a penny Porsche) and my 'rado doesn't cost much so I don't mind the fact it only gets used a couple of times a month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 21, 2015 Haha Chris - I'm probably the only Porsche fan in the world that actually really likes the 996 :D Especially the C4S You're not alone - I think the 996's look good as well. I'd have one in a heartbeat :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 20 Posted July 21, 2015 I do like the 996 and especially the c4s but I like the classic headlight look of the 997. If I ever sold the storm it would be replaced with a C4s or 997 carrera s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 21, 2015 I'm with Chris. 997 over a 996. Looks much more lithe.... like a 911 should. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Haha tell me about it Mic - I've wanted a 911 all my life and may be in a position in the near future to realising my dream but I go from turboing the Corrado to a set of cams and a map, to selling it and buying a 911, to keeping it and buying a 911 repeat ad infinitum. Even considered an A4 3.0 TDi Cabrio (easy one to get past the mrs) but I would say that ones off the menu now. The main sticking point for me personally is the amount of work I've put into the Corrado and also I really detest selling cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 21, 2015 I agree, I'd never get anywhere near what I've put into the Corrado if I sold. Part of me says I should turbo it, then if I still fancy something else sell up. At least good rado's are keeping their money. Gotta watch some of the cheaper 911's as the 996's are known for issues with gearboxes and inlet issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 21, 2015 Issue is 996 and 997 Gen.1 cars have the real chance that the bores scores on them. Its a real issue. I wouldn't buy one that hadn't been inspected and even then it can apparently happen quickly. Looking at £6-7k for a rebuild. I was looking at 996 C4S or maybe an early 997 C2S and 997 was a nicer car. I couldn't trade my S4 in for one as believe it or not it was faster, sounded almost as good and was actually just as much fun to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 20 Posted July 21, 2015 another car on my want list is a caterham 7 with prisoner alloy wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainredeye 0 Posted July 21, 2015 I think the 996 is quite unique and its looks set it apart from the rest, remember seeing the gt3 in red and white and to be frank it's a car that really sticks in my mind on looks alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted July 22, 2015 Funny this threads come up. I'm considering options ATM for a weekend toy and a 996 is one of the cars on my list of candidates but I still think IF the right corrado came up for sale I'd be tempted. I do fancy another and have done for some time but the Corrado that I want I don't think exists lol. I must be mad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 22, 2015 Funny this threads come up. I'm considering options ATM for a weekend toy and a 996 is one of the cars on my list of candidates but I still think IF the right corrado came up for sale I'd be tempted. I do fancy another and have done for some time but the Corrado that I want I don't think exists lol. I must be mad. Not really its quite normal to want something unique. I still like coxylaaaads old car,n3ps turbo'd motor and in fact quite a few others. Haywires old car also ticks a lot of boxes as does Jamies red machine, kipvr, micvr etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted July 22, 2015 I'm with Chris. 997 over a 996. Looks much more lithe.... like a 911 should. Snap, 997 every time especially the Gen2. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 22, 2015 If your serious look at the Hartech page for the reasoning behind the issues and a buyers guide. Unfortunately the engine issues seem to affect the similar aged Boxsters as well. I tried the 911 thinking it would be a semi 4 seater but trying to get in and out the back would have been a PITA even for small kids. The best buy IMO is an Mk1 Boxster 3.2S, they arguably give you better handling, cheap to buy at the moment and you have that soft top option as well. There not much slower than a 911 costing double if not treble and the engine is known to be good. My friend ran one as daily even through the winter and it cost him no more than a normal car would have. Remember the 996 is basically a car designed around 2000 so they do feel a little old. Still love them but if I was to get Id save up a little more and get a Gen.2 997 or 996 turbo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 22, 2015 The Boxster is a work horse by all accounts, and very capable. Only thing that puts me off is I'm not keen on soft tops..... of any marque really 996 Turbo could be a tempter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 22, 2015 I've been reading everything there is to read about them believe me :lol: The general consensus seems to be any of the likely issues the early cars were likely to suffer would have been sorted by now. 911Virgin even recommend buying higher mileage cars rather than the lower mileage ones for this very reason. Not really a fan of the Boxster so if I do make the jump it will be a 911. I know what you mean about the age thing Coullstar but I actually prefer the older ones, ideally if I had the money it would be a 964 or 993 Oh and cheers for the love Fla :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Langdon 0 Posted July 22, 2015 yep totaly agree would LOVE a 996 !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 22, 2015 964, 993 = get your chequebook out. I remember a few years ago a 964 Carrera would have been around £15k, now about £30k minimum. 993 even more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
