Advice on non-miatas
12-14-2011, 12:56 PM
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- Oskar Schindler.
I am leaning very heavily in the direction of a 996 at this point. I've always wanted a 911, anyway. Just always has this generic fear of the ****-o-meter. But my recent experience mirrors Clarkson's, in that the ***** seem to be migrating into the Audi camp.
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12-14-2011, 02:28 PM
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2002+ 3.6 Carrera 2 that comes with the wider turbo body and track, GT3 bodykit and factory sport exhaust/tubi + M030&220 ! Maybe cherry on top of the cake, GT3 seats. No Silver!
You could do better, but real GT3/GT2 cost more than arm.
Some food for your thoughts
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One thing to add is that PDC on Porsche is rare, so just know that you'll be buying original or even more expensive wheels.
You could do better, but real GT3/GT2 cost more than arm.
Some food for your thoughts
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One thing to add is that PDC on Porsche is rare, so just know that you'll be buying original or even more expensive wheels.
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12-14-2011, 05:05 PM
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They are really no different from the N/A models as far as reliability, and running cost. Some parts will cost more for a turbo by virtue of being the upgraded bits compared to the standard car (brakes, clutch).
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I of course have all the tools and used to get paid to rebuild those engines, and even if I could afford one, I wouldn't buy a turbo. They are tons of fun and VERY fast, but the potential for a $6000 bill just in machining costs and new parts for one missed shift is enough to scare me away.
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But that's one opinion
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I of course have all the tools and used to get paid to rebuild those engines, and even if I could afford one, I wouldn't buy a turbo. They are tons of fun and VERY fast, but the potential for a $6000 bill just in machining costs and new parts for one missed shift is enough to scare me away.
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But that's one opinion
The biggest hurdle for me seems to be name premium. As much as I am enamored with the idea of the 911... I don't think I could stomach paying the same amount for a 20-year old 911 Turbo that you would pay for a 10-year old Viper or a 5-year old Z06.
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12-14-2011, 05:49 PM
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Y U no like Silver?
I've actually been putting a lot of thought into this.
On the one hand, my intuitive desire when it comes to convertibles is always red. Thus far, 3 of my 5 ragtops have been red (though I must admit, this is by coincidence rather than design.)
On the other hand, a red 911 is both stereotypical and undignified. Silver seems like more of a German color.
On the gripping hand, as a general rule, I detest silver / white on the grounds that they are soulless and bland.
On the thrusting hand, I saw a 996 Cabrio at lunch today which was a sort of very dark blue, and that color works very well on it.
PDC = Porsche Deutschebag Control?
(Seriously, I'm on page 7 of the Google results, and so far the only thing I know is that it somehow involves holes in the rear bumper cover. How this relates to the wheels escapes me.)
I've actually been putting a lot of thought into this.
On the one hand, my intuitive desire when it comes to convertibles is always red. Thus far, 3 of my 5 ragtops have been red (though I must admit, this is by coincidence rather than design.)
On the other hand, a red 911 is both stereotypical and undignified. Silver seems like more of a German color.
On the gripping hand, as a general rule, I detest silver / white on the grounds that they are soulless and bland.
On the thrusting hand, I saw a 996 Cabrio at lunch today which was a sort of very dark blue, and that color works very well on it.
One thing to add is that PDC on Porsche is rare, so just know that you'll be buying original or even more expensive wheels.
(Seriously, I'm on page 7 of the Google results, and so far the only thing I know is that it somehow involves holes in the rear bumper cover. How this relates to the wheels escapes me.)
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12-15-2011, 02:10 PM
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Damn this thread is stupid. You won't impress anyone by trying to impress them.
If you want a more refined and luxurious car, get something that you want personally, something that will make you feel good about yourself.
If you want a more refined and luxurious car, get something that you want personally, something that will make you feel good about yourself.
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12-15-2011, 03:37 PM
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An exception might be a 930 with the wide body and a higher output (~300 BHP) non-turbo engine considering its ~2800 pound curb weight.
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12-15-2011, 09:42 PM
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My problem is this completely irrational fixation on the "alpha trim" of some car models. That is, it would be hard for me to imagine buying a 3-series below a 335i or M, a non-turbo 911 or non-S Cayman/Boxster, a non Z06 C6, etc. Even though the mid-level trims of the cars might be perfectly adequate, I just have a hard time warming up to the "lesser" versions.
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