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100% would do GT350, but must have 4 seats, must be a convertible and must be naturally aspirated. 1 from 3 or i'd have one in Avalanche grey or voodoo blue already. Quote:
991 Vs 997, I mean we could go on forever right? What I want is an Alcantara interior, I want sporty and the sea of leather reeks of GT too much for me. In saying that, I have an absolute hate on for 997 bumperettes, I am australian and do not have them there so the cars look odd to me here. Other issue is unless every box is ticked on the interior, such as leather dash, man it's a spartan look vs the 991 isn't it. Quote:
Yes i do expect the 997 GTS to continue appreciating but taxes in, i'm well over 100K for one here which is a bit silly when a 991 S is more compliant, handles better, is "faster" etc, I mean I really like them but man 110K? No. Quote:
Waiting a year is likely the proper choice but a) likely means I miss the next driving season again, after missing two already and I am growing impatient, b) I fear prices rising further and C) I have very peculiar requirements for a 911, must be PDK, must have Sport+, must have PSE, must have black interior, must be white, red, blue or yellow. No exceptions OTHER than I seem to be fond of 997's in certain greys. Quote:
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One further wrinkle i forgot to add, there is a chance we move to Australia, not a high chance but a chance, and these cars are DOUBLE the price there so no way it's ever going to happen there. Last edited by Alfisti; 10-21-2020 at 05:34 PM.. |
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If you get a Mustang, get PP2, Mach 1, GT350/R, and a little less desirable, the Bullet, those are the ones worth getting. All of those can punch pretty high and mostly have the traction to back up the power and chassis. Some don't have the best cooling for track duty, but if you are getting them for fun driving, they'll all fit the bill. The lesser models are fairly atrocious in terms of performance spec. A car needs suspension, brakes and tires/wheels to put the power down. Ford has a habit of severely handicapping their Mustangs with sedate and poor-performing suspension/wheels/tires, but not on the cars above.
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10-22-2020, 06:41 AM | #26 |
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wow lots at play in your decision
If you are getting the car at a good price then I say go for it it's a pretty reversible decision, a cpo 991.1S is a hot commodity, you won't have trouble reselling it and if you manage to resell it through a dealer facilitated transaction you won't lose much at all. In my almost 5 years porsche ownership, which included 2 NA porsches (981S's) both bought new, I lost a total of $30000 in depreciation by doing sell throughs on the next purchase, that's only $500 bucks a month I tried to compromise with a 2015 corvette after a 2014 cayman S, it wasn't nearly as enjoyable a car, it would be the same with a GT vs a 991.1 S it's pretty clear you want the p-car experience, if you compromise with a mustang you will be left with that unfulfilled desire and who knows what's coming around the corner these days in our lives go for it |
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10-22-2020, 06:50 AM | #27 |
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Oh didn't know it had to be a 4 seater convertible, that changes things
Hmm, I guess it depends what you're really looking for. An E93 M3 would be nice, but not sure if it's fast enough for you. They're the cheapest in the lineup, can be had with a good DCT and once bulletproofed, are very reliable. I think you'd be in under $35k USD all said and done, and you can do fun mods like exhaust (don't recommend test pipes on a convertible) and carbon plenum. I love the idea of being able the S65 in all its glory with the top down. I think I'm on the same page as you though, I cannot justify the price of a 997 GTS either. It starts creeping up to some other seriously tasty used Porsches.
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Life is short. You don’t get an extra life or get to rewind for a redo. You’ll be 85-90 wishing you had done things that you kept yourself from doing. I paid the most I ever paid for a car for a 911 and haven’t regretted it.
Like most of us here, I always loved Porsches, had a poster of a 930 on my bedroom wall. Never thought I’d be in a position to have any Porsche, let alone a 911. I also tried to rationalize not owning one....they are expensive, another car can do what it does etc. However, I made the mistake of starting to test drive them, really look at how they are put together so to speak. I am also in the Corvette forum and you read all the hate about 911s in particular and how they (corvette owners) feel they have the better car and for half the money. However, go check out the C8 section and read about all the issues (like engine failure in a couple hundred miles) they are having and the base C8 can’t even be taken on a track. I know I sound like a fanboy, but whatever, Porsches are special vehicles, even a base Macan. I’m on my third Porsche now (all purchased CPO) and now on the verge of contemplating special ordering one exactly to my tastes. There are things about a Porsche that are almost inexplicable or hard to measure. But you see the fit and finish, how things don’t really ever rattle, how you can drive it hard and it doesn’t go into heat sink mode, etc etc. And unlike people who own other higher end cars, people who own Porsches actually put miles on compared to Ferrari, Mclaren or Lamborghini owners. There’s a Jay Leno video he just published on the 992 Targa 4S. He kind of sums things up nicely. Porsches are overall generally special vehicles and if you love cars and driving, and have the ability to own one, even for a short while....do it. You can always sell later and get your money back or at least a great portion of it. Last edited by c1pher; 10-22-2020 at 07:15 AM.. |
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My recommendation would be to go for a 991.2. There’s a lot of refinement and the turbos make a huge difference in power delivery. However there are some nice generational considerations you make want to think about. Like a 991.1 is the last NA generation and the 997.2 has a hydraulic rack and is also NA. With that said, Porsche electric steering is light years ahead of other manufacturers and provides good feeling overall.
Depreciation rates are pretty low for 911s in general but I think the S and Targa depreciate the slowest. |
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Do it. 911 prices are firm and it's a car that will always have a market. Worst case if your financial situation changes you will easily be able to sell it, likely without a crazy depreciation hit.
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Absolutely no turbo, hard rule, I feel like in 10 years no one will be selling high performance NA engines to meet emissions. 2015 to 17 stangs (before the refresh and more power) will set you back around 40K for GT vert with say 25000 miles. Maybe 37K if lucky. THat's regular GT no PP1 or PP2 so for my math I am adding in some suspension work. |
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This may sound crazy but I tell everyone "My GT3 is the cheapest car I've ever bought" compared to past BMW Ms, WRXs, Audis, etc.
How does that make any sense? Because it's the first car that ever TRULY scratched the itch. I have no interest in buying anything else or jumping from car to car anymore. Therefore, not spending more money and taking all those depreciation hits etc. Is it an exaggeration...of course...but I stand behind the point. Sure the 911 is twice the price of the mustang. But which would will still put a smile on your face in 5+ years?
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instead of paying all in cash can you invest some of the money and take a loan? Maybe 25% down and the rest invested to keep the cash reserve and offset cost. If you don't like it in a year or two sell it. I don't think you will take a financial hit short term.
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Didn't read responses, but if you are getting a solid deal, you can resell quick if necc.
Do it and thank us later lol (why can't you try it ? Not gonna be near it ? I've driven MORE pleasure driving since March) |
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at this point for me, price is somewhat irrelvent in a sense. all these cars perform and cheaper cars can be modded to performance and some expensive cars perform. its all about the car YOU want and will love. no need for compromises on toys....if we were car utilitarians we would all be in base model civics
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I'm split on this but err on the side of caution. The premise of making such an expensive purchase on a depreciating item during such a bad economy doesn't sit right with me. You have to think about your job and livelihood first...
But at the end of the day it could be a risk that pays off as well. Nobody can predict what will happen.
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I can REALLY feel the tension from the wife, she is 100pc in support of me buying a nice car but is super freaked about the pandemic and it's potential impacts. For e.g it's only 3 hrs drive away and i'd have to buy it sight unseen as we don't really go anywhere or see anyone. It's also a super bright colour, which I thought I wanted but not sure I want to attract so much attention with a 991 as it looks brand new and may be a bit ostentatious. I'm going to be grumpy today, I feel it is a very good with the options it has and that CPO in it's glove box but guy said to hold and see what happens. |
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1) he'll be able to sell it for what he paid for it, and then some, without any issues, in case it comes to that 2) since the vehicle isn't perfect, not worried about it being daily 3) he's having a blast treating it as a project car, carefully and patiently fixing little things here and there. |
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