Big buying dilemma: SC or 930....?!
09-29-2005, 11:01 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
I think the turbo is for those people that don't mind driving a race car on the street. It's rough, raw, viscous, etc. Of course that's why I have one. If you just want a fun car to drive and enjoy go SC. If you want to know there are few other cars out there than can hang with you go turbo.
09-30-2005, 11:43 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
How often do you see messages from people that want to get rid of their turbos because they've always wanted a regular 911?
I've owned several NA 911s and turbos. The regular 911 is a little lighter, more tossable on the track and easier to drive fast, but once you get hooked on boost...
The turbo is more trouble. It truly is like a thoroughbred horse; snorting and stomping and part-throttle shucking and jiving, no cruise control, etc. It's just angry unless it's got an extra BAR of air to calm it down...
If you think you might prefer the turbo, buy the turbo. Otherwise, you'll always look at them longingly and send messages to this board about how you should've bought a turbo.
I've owned several NA 911s and turbos. The regular 911 is a little lighter, more tossable on the track and easier to drive fast, but once you get hooked on boost...
The turbo is more trouble. It truly is like a thoroughbred horse; snorting and stomping and part-throttle shucking and jiving, no cruise control, etc. It's just angry unless it's got an extra BAR of air to calm it down...
If you think you might prefer the turbo, buy the turbo. Otherwise, you'll always look at them longingly and send messages to this board about how you should've bought a turbo.
09-30-2005, 03:21 PM
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Derrick's summary is very accurate and I was going to write a similar thing. My first "real" Porsche was a 1980 911 SC that I still miss.
However, there is definitely a rush you get with the turbo that is indescribable and unmatched by anthing else. My Dinan Supercharged M3 was slow compared to the 3.6 turbo and in addition, quite boring to drive (not enough danger?)
My advice...buy them both. Hey, you can justify it with all the money you'll save by getting a multi-car discount with your insurance company
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Kevin
However, there is definitely a rush you get with the turbo that is indescribable and unmatched by anthing else. My Dinan Supercharged M3 was slow compared to the 3.6 turbo and in addition, quite boring to drive (not enough danger?)
My advice...buy them both. Hey, you can justify it with all the money you'll save by getting a multi-car discount with your insurance company
.Kevin
09-30-2005, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kfitzpat9
Derrick's summary is very accurate and I was going to write a similar thing. My first "real" Porsche was a 1980 911 SC that I still miss.
However, there is definitely a rush you get with the turbo that is indescribable and unmatched by anthing else. My Dinan Supercharged M3 was slow compared to the 3.6 turbo and in addition, quite boring to drive (not enough danger?)
My advice...buy them both. Hey, you can justify it with all the money you'll save by getting a multi-car discount with your insurance company.
Kevin
However, there is definitely a rush you get with the turbo that is indescribable and unmatched by anthing else. My Dinan Supercharged M3 was slow compared to the 3.6 turbo and in addition, quite boring to drive (not enough danger?)
My advice...buy them both. Hey, you can justify it with all the money you'll save by getting a multi-car discount with your insurance company
.Kevin
Two things what model M3 and what insurance company? I own 3 Porsche's and I didn't get no stinking discount.
09-30-2005, 07:01 PM
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Cobalt,
97 M3/4 and Geico. The insurance is a stretch but hey, when in comes to buying cars I use just about any rationalization available. If this one doesn't suit you, my other personal favorite is "it'll defininitely go up in value honey, so we'll make money on it."
This obviously excludes the money put forth for upgrades on suspension, engine, brakes, etc, but that is easily justified by all of the money "saved" by doing the work myself, versus taking it to a Porsche mechanic.
Any of this sound familiar?
97 M3/4 and Geico. The insurance is a stretch but hey, when in comes to buying cars I use just about any rationalization available. If this one doesn't suit you, my other personal favorite is "it'll defininitely go up in value honey, so we'll make money on it."
This obviously excludes the money put forth for upgrades on suspension, engine, brakes, etc, but that is easily justified by all of the money "saved" by doing the work myself, versus taking it to a Porsche mechanic.
Any of this sound familiar?
09-30-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kfitzpat9
Cobalt,
97 M3/4 and Geico. The insurance is a stretch but hey, when in comes to buying cars I use just about any rationalization available. If this one doesn't suit you, my other personal favorite is "it'll defininitely go up in value honey, so we'll make money on it."
This obviously excludes the money put forth for upgrades on suspension, engine, brakes, etc, but that is easily justified by all of the money "saved" by doing the work myself, versus taking it to a Porsche mechanic.
Any of this sound familiar?
97 M3/4 and Geico. The insurance is a stretch but hey, when in comes to buying cars I use just about any rationalization available. If this one doesn't suit you, my other personal favorite is "it'll defininitely go up in value honey, so we'll make money on it."
This obviously excludes the money put forth for upgrades on suspension, engine, brakes, etc, but that is easily justified by all of the money "saved" by doing the work myself, versus taking it to a Porsche mechanic.
Any of this sound familiar?
I hear ya, I use the other one myself. 
10-01-2005, 09:44 PM
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Wow- Suprised to see the thread's alive! I'm going out of the country for a couple weeks and when I get back I will begin the business of purchasing the 930 if its still available which I feel confident it will still be around. Thank you guys!
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10-01-2005, 11:21 PM
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If your looking for a 930 thats closer to your home, my 930 is for sale...and closer in price to the SC that you were considering.
e-mail me for specifics if you are still in the market.
Rick
'78 930
e-mail me for specifics if you are still in the market.
Rick
'78 930
10-04-2005, 03:28 PM
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get the turbo, if you want to take a regular 911 out or come for a ride with me in mine ill beat the **** out of it and i bet it still seems rather lame. to me my car is ok because im young and its my everyday driver but its when i crack into it i feel like im in a pig. id say turbo man.
10-04-2005, 06:16 PM
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I drove my 3.2 a few months back. My neigbour mechanic came out in it as I was hoping he might be able to diagnose the noise from the transmission, but he wasn't able to.
When we got out I spoke about the handling as he was a little nervous while I was throwing it around. When I said "What did you think of the power ? It seems a little bit flat, it doesnt go very well".
He replied "It F##king does !"
He hasn't been in the turbo yet
When we got out I spoke about the handling as he was a little nervous while I was throwing it around. When I said "What did you think of the power ? It seems a little bit flat, it doesnt go very well".
He replied "It F##king does !"
He hasn't been in the turbo yet
10-13-2005, 04:19 AM
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Please update me on your outcome. I'm curious to know what the sc feels like from a first-timer. I got a 930 before i had the chance to try a sc or carrera 3.2 and frankly, my first impression of the 930 was rather negative. I know its not the car's fault but it was difficult to drive in Singapore's stop-and-go traffic. I guess it will be easier with a NA 911. However, the turbo does grow on you and now after 3 years i stop thinking i had made a wrong choice.