[hunterp]

Gang,

I have officially left the BMW camp and headed up the road a piece to Stuttgart. The 2001 Imola Red M5 is gone and has been replaced with a 2001 Speed Yellow 996 TT. It has black full leather and full carbon fiber interior kit. There are some things that I will miss about the e39, but most of that has been taken care of with the addition of a 2000 F250 crewcab 4X4 turbodiesel. My BMW was perfect for the time but the 996 fits like a glove as well. Its funny how many people who drive M5's also have a passion for the 996 TT's. They seem to attract the same folks. Maybe its just simply an appreciation for good hardware. Yall take care and I will check in from time to time,
Hunter :byee55amg

 

[BmwNut]

Congrats! The 996TT is a wonderful car, and one heck of a performer. Post some pics if you have the time, as I really like them in yellow. Come to think of it, that is one of the few cars I do like in yellow...
:cheers:

 

[hunterp]

I tried to post a pic, but it kept saying the server was experiencing problems.......Tried three times. I might have to reduce the picture size as well because they are about 1.5 meg each.

 

[kwalls]

I tried to post a pic, but it kept saying the server was experiencing problems.......Tried three times. I might have to reduce the picture size as well because they are about 1.5 meg each.

Congrats on the new ride...since you are a new M5 member 'still warming up', they probably have the "P" filter still on.
Ken

 

[akosm5]

Hi!

Well, your new car it's good enough! I like that model but I'm not a big Porsche fan! I think if I were you I would buy a Gallardo/I've seen one yesterday mmmmmm / or a Murciélago prefer! :1:

Bye!
:byebye:

 

[canysmc]

Its funny how many people who drive M5's also have a passion for the 996 TT's. They seem to attract the same folks. Maybe its just simply an appreciation for good hardware. Yall take care and I will check in from time to time,
Hunter :byee55amg

Couldn't agree with you more.

 

[Ronin M5]

They seem to attract the same folks. Maybe its just simply an appreciation for good hardware. Yall take care and I will check in from time to time,
Hunter :byee55amg

Congrats!

Also, the 911 TT is purported to be one of the most practical sportscars, so it is aligned with the practical nature of an M5 enthusiast. And a non turbo 911 probably isn't as compelling, since the M5 has such a strong engine. I know that I am waiting until I can afford the TT.

Someday I hope to get one. My acquitisition plan is within 4 years.

 

[MPRESIV]

Congrats, pics please :cheers:

 

[hunterp]

Gang,
Since I am a newbie, people are telling me that I may not be allowed to post a pic. If that is the case, how do I get this restriction removed? There is also a possibility the picture file is too large (1.5 meg). If that is the problem, how do I reduce the size of the picture and/or file? It was taken with a 4 megapixal camera.
Hunter
PS: if someone has picture privledges, I could e-mail it to you and your could post it in your reply???

 

[gsfent]

As long as you can give up the carrying capactiy for people and stuff, and don't mind a firmer ride, the TT is a great everyday sports car! I add to the chorus of those clamoring for some pics! :thumbsup:
Regards,
Jerry

 

[atomic80]

Here is Hunter's beautiful 996TT! :cool2:

 

[hunterp]

Jason,

Thanks a ton for posting the pics. By the way, the bling bling chrome rims are being swapped out this week with a guy who wanted chrome rims. Not my taste but it is what it came with.

Hunter

 

[atomic80]

Here's another picture sent to me by Hunter:

 

[Mr Kram]

Enjoy the new whip! Glad you're getting rid of the chrome.

 

[BmwNut]

By the way, the bling bling chrome rims are being swapped out this week with a guy who wanted chrome rims. Not my taste but it is what it came with.

Hunter

Oh thank god! I hate chrome rims, and that was my only complaint with the car. Good work getting those taken care of! :thumbsup: She's a beauty, and you are one lucky man. If there is anything that succesfully replaces an beast, it would have to be IMO a P-car.
:cheers:

 

[kwalls]

Since I am a newbie, people are telling me that I may not be allowed to post a pic.

Hunter..firstly man the newbie "P" filter thing was meant to be a joke, ouich more importantly though, great machines (Porsche, 4X4, Play rig). My favorite color..last week on the way home as I drove by the Holiday Inn outside of town the parking lot was full of Turbos, GT3s, and GT2s all involved at a club event at Hochenheim over the weekend.. Half of them were yellow, thought it was a sun flower field at first. ??????
Ken

 

[Ronin M5]

What's a good price for a 2001 TT, manual, with less than 30,000 miles, reasonably equipped?

I see a wide range here in Southern CA. Anything from $69,000 - $81,000, asking prices.

The $81,000 has navigation and extensive CF interior, at a used car dealer.

The $69,000 had suspension and software mods, from a private seller.

And a variety in between with misc equipment and conditions.

 

[hunterp]

My car had just about every option available (including full carbon fiber) with the exception of Nav. It is Speed yellow with black leather and had 27K miles. It needed tires but that was it. The car stickered for 129K in 2001 and I paid 70K even. Bought the car in PHX a month ago with a 4 year and up to 100K warranty. Very very nice cars can be bought for 70K-75K if you are patient.

 

[BMWGUY]

Nice Porsche! I got rid of my 993 Cabrio for my M5. Love the M5 more - better overall performer than the Porsche, but the TT is the car to get. Love to have both, but other issues and money are a problem now. Good luck! Beautiful car. Maybe I'll treat myself in a few years.:2:

 

[Gustav]

Special colour. Wtch out for Police