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2016 Cayman GT4
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991.1 911 GTS Manual
6.91%
997.2 911 GT3 Manual
20.74%
McLaren 570S (Used)
7.83%
2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus Coupe (Used)
3.69%
Acura NSX
2.30%
Ferrari 458
24.88%
Other
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Cant' Get an Allocation for a 991.2 GT3... So What's the next best thing

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Old 10-31-2017, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GTEE3
If you decide to go for a 458 (which is my fav besides GT cars):
Check w/ your insurance co. for coverage and price...can be a shocker compared to GTs.
Then make sure there is a competent shop to service in your area.


But what about the free standard 7 year maintenance plan?
Old 11-02-2017, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nastinupe1
So why didn't a lot of people pick the 570S? That's a little odd now that I think about it.
My two cents:
  • Rapid depreciation
  • Their aggressive launch of new models means faster depreciation of current models
  • Model differentiation..what's the real difference between 570, 575,650,720...P1 (joking about the P1 reference)
  • Dealer network...if you don't live in a major market they are few and far between

I love their cars but they are still evolving and 5 years from now will have some of the best supercar bargains on the market.
Old 11-02-2017, 04:42 AM
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I tired of all this dealer and even manufacturer nonsense and went in the totally opposite direction. My 600+hp E63S Wagon will be here around the end of December. Pretty exclusive, I was able to spec and order my own car and I don’t really need anything to be honest. I hope to enjoy the car as my daily driver while scaring housewives and soccer moms.

Moral of the story, buy what makes you happy. Don’t wait for the Porsche gods to snap out of it anytime soon.
Old 11-02-2017, 05:26 AM
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From your list of options, I probably will go with the R8 V10 Plus. It's one heck of a car with that amazing V10 shouting behind you.

I, too, cannot get a .2 GT3 allocation as dealers all set their rules for the games which I am tired of hearing and playing. I went on to order an AMG GTR that's arriving next spring/summer. Recently, when the R8 RWS was available for order, I also put my name and deposit down for one. It's a long shot for the R8 RWS as only 30 units will make it to Canada.

My plan now is to keep my .2 911 7MT and add AMG GTR & R8 V10 RWS, while I wait and hope the .2 GT4 allocation can be given to me w/ deposit I put down in summer 2016.

McLaren also has a great line up, really like the 570GT, that seems like a great choice for daily.

And probably not many people here will be interested, but I also want a LC500, just waiting for the discount to happen or even better if LC-F becomes real.
Old 11-02-2017, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by nastinupe1
So why didn't a lot of people pick the 570S? That's a little odd now that I think about it.
I can only comment on my own case. I drive my cars. Fell in love with a Mac that had a perfect spec. But after much investigation it became clear they come with a lot of issues and are basically unreliable. I value driving relatively hassle free over looking good in a supercar.
Old 11-02-2017, 10:12 AM
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Iï¸ keep seeing people on this forum posting about walking into a dealer and being able to order at Msrp, are they all fibbing?
Old 11-02-2017, 02:41 PM
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Default What I would do

If I had $175k burning a hole in my pocket I would be booking a 1-way ticket to Ft. Lauderdale.




http://www.porschewestbroward.com/de...-15990245.html

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Old 11-02-2017, 03:16 PM
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^^some comments on that car over on the 997 forum IIRC. Something about it not being as clean as the would be buyer had hoped
Old 11-02-2017, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rey
If I had $175k burning a hole in my pocket I would be booking a 1-way ticket to Ft. Lauderdale.
http://www.porschewestbroward.com/de...-15990245.html
I see that regularly there, like every month.... been there for awhile.






....along with the high roller 4.0 cousin too.

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^gorgeous

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Old 11-02-2017, 06:46 PM
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I have a .2 coming but I can tell you hands down get the GTR!!! I’m absolutely blown away by this car! Incredible front end grip and steering feel! Sounds great, very little to non-existent turbo lag, and way better looking in person! Pictures simply do not do this car justice!
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