996 sps or 999

graham · 22-Dec-2006, 20:48

i am in the market to get myself a xmas present and am not sure what to go for both bikes that i am loking at have good and bad points
999= laded with extras new technoligy mor reliable etc but the 999 looks like it is well in the shadow of the new one and is going to drop in price not that much of a problem because i will be holding onto it for along time
996= top of the line bike looks to kill for etc but older and reliable ?? but will hold its money and it will always be a cool bike
what would you go for ?????? and why?????

Rattler · 22-Dec-2006, 21:00

996SPS - no question - an appreciating classic.

chris.p · 22-Dec-2006, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattler

996SPS - no question - an appreciating classic.

Ditto what Tim said

Chris

GsxrAge · 22-Dec-2006, 22:22

Wot they both said !!

999 = bloody ugly thing !

twpd · 22-Dec-2006, 23:48

The SPS. It has a kudos that the 999 will never have.

Harv748 · 23-Dec-2006, 01:03

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=38536

916Sp3...and I know one for sale...say no more

beancounter · 23-Dec-2006, 10:05

996 sps

Mine has been totally reliable over 16000 miles.

Enjoy.

BC

Rick · 23-Dec-2006, 12:28

996 SPS its a classic, those 999 bikes will be forgotten soon

KeefyB · 23-Dec-2006, 13:41

depends whether you are going to ride it or look at it.

khushy · 23-Dec-2006, 14:08

fair do's the 996 SPS is iconic - not appreciating - but the 999 is a better "package" - handling, power, reliability, fun (dare I say it) - all round better.

But if its just looks - 996 is still fairly stunning!

Personally - I would go for the 999.

Khushy

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22-Dec-2006, 21:00	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk 996SPS - no question - an appreciating classic. Reply

22-Dec-2006, 22:22	#4
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset Wot they both said !! 999 = bloody ugly thing ! Reply

22-Dec-2006, 23:48	#5
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 The SPS. It has a kudos that the 999 will never have. Reply

23-Dec-2006, 01:03	#6
Harv748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,882 Join Date: May 2002 http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=38536 916Sp3...and I know one for sale...say no more Last edited by Harv748 : 23-Dec-2006 at 01:53. Reply

23-Dec-2006, 10:05	#7
beancounter Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) 996 sps Mine has been totally reliable over 16000 miles. Enjoy. BC Reply

23-Dec-2006, 12:28	#8
Rick Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 409 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Örebro, SWEDEN 996 SPS its a classic, those 999 bikes will be forgotten soon Reply

23-Dec-2006, 13:41	#9
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... depends whether you are going to ride it or look at it. Reply