last993

Back in Nov 2011, sold my 996 c4s, then almost pulled a trigger to purchase GTS w/ a factory aero kit. It was a beautiful car, indeed. But w/ a intro of 991 around the corner, couldn't quite make up my mind. Then around Thx giving, purchased the 05 360 AND a new M3 all within the same week. Talk about spending $s, ugh. Told myself I am done w/ car purchases for a while...

During 2 months of owning 360, it broken down 2 times while traveling, the car had less than 6k miles. Needless to say, it was a nerve wrecking experience for the first time Ferrari owner. My wife says, sell the car, sell the car ! So, I did....

2 days ago, went to the p-car launch party at a local dealership, and what can I say, fell in love w/ 991. So, pulled the trigger last nightgot some discount, but not much. The car has decent/necessary options - sport plus, sport exhaust, premium wheels..etc, not much to brag about.

I think I am really done for car shopping for a while, here are some pictures.

GSIRM3

Very nice. Is that Dark Blue Metallic?

last993

Thank you, yes it is. Color decision was soley based on wife's input.....

hlee1169

Very nice car, congrats! Did you get it from Nor Cal or SoCal?

LastMezger

Love the blue...reflections from the tan interior would drive me nuts though...

last993

I got the car from SoCal.

As a side note, I did purchase the extended warranty (platinum, transferable), 75k miles, 7 years. Paid $2,400. Does the cost sound reasonable ? Also, I do my own maintenance, talked to the mechanic when I was at the launch party and I swear that he told me that everything's accessible from below...well, based on few threads I came across, guess not. 993 oil change's been not so bad......

aamersa

That's a very cool car. Congrats & welcome to the 991 club. What are you going to do with the M3?

last993

Thanks !

I am going to keep my e92, m3 for now, it's not the p-car but man, it's a blast to drive it in sport + mode. plus, my daughter keeps reminding me that someday it will be her car to drive, ha-ha.

AF330i

Beautiful choice !!! My son keeps asking me why I didn't buy a used Ferrari or Lambo whcih has you know only costs a bit more than the 991S and I keep telling him I want a car I can drive and that is reliable... your story confirms I made the right choice !!!

Congrats and I love the color combo !!

Rushman71

That was my reasoning exactly. My build is loaded with every performance option, full natural leather, Burmester, and PCCBs. People always ask why I spent so much, but compared to the Gallardos and 430s I was looking at, it's a bargain and I can enjoy it every single day with a full warranty to top it all off. I don't need the "character" of a car I can't count on.

John S 211

Wow...looks great. Congrats! Blue and tan looks terrific. Any glare issues off the dash?

last993

Hmm, no glaring issues, not that I can tell. My wife didn't notice anything particular either.

texas911

Nice color combo, congrats!

Salj

Glare issue can be resolved with a 50% tint on the winsdhield. Nice complement to 30% on side and rear windows. have luxor on both my Panamera and 991 and did the tint right after delivery. A must for Florida.

dntlvet

Wow, your story is very interesting.
Goint to sell the M3?