911 R. Wow
07-31-2018, 01:13 PM
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07-31-2018, 01:43 PM
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07-31-2018, 03:28 PM
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As far as the OP question, if he finds driving a manual after 10 minutes tiresome (which I can relate to) why consider buying the R?
I'm sure the R is a terrific car but is that much different than the touring? Primarily in one area; very limited production. But for that, most would discuss both cars as comparable.
I'm sure the R is a terrific car but is that much different than the touring? Primarily in one area; very limited production. But for that, most would discuss both cars as comparable.
07-31-2018, 03:57 PM
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I have said it before and I'll say it again. The many so-called "hyper cars" are cars of the minute, only to be replaced by something more powerful, quicker and more expensive time and time again. In other words, one hyper car is virtually made obsolete by the next generation (and each seems to need to look more outrageous than the last). The R, however, much like the 1973 RS or the 964 RS, is car of a generation. It will never be obsolete because it is just plain emotional fun at its best. It is not for racing, it does not scream "look at me". It is satisfying and always will be. And, indeed, in today's world, if I could only have one car, it would be the R.
Robert which exhaust would be best as upgrade to R, lose weight etc ? Cheers
07-31-2018, 04:26 PM
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As far as the OP question, if he finds driving a manual after 10 minutes tiresome (which I can relate to) why consider buying the R?
I'm sure the R is a terrific car but is that much different than the touring? Primarily in one area; very limited production. But for that, most would discuss both cars as comparable.
I'm sure the R is a terrific car but is that much different than the touring? Primarily in one area; very limited production. But for that, most would discuss both cars as comparable.
. Now if you want to do an hour of Canyon carving etc., i dont understand how a manual would get tiresome. If it does, STOP looking at a GT3T or R.I don't have an R but from reading from those that do (appreciate all the posts btw) - the sum of all the parts - SMFW, weight etc., make it a hot rod hoot. The GT3T is also great - and somewhat comparable - but given a choice i'd take an R (even without the badge and with the "lesser" engine / refinement).
07-31-2018, 04:46 PM
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Though this will be a constant debate because of who has what, the Touring is truly not quite the R. As for the TTS, it is a phenomenal car and, you are correct, a better car than both R or T for all situations, in all weather and in all conditions. Sure, others can be faster but when you graph all of the features many prize highly, it stands at the apex.
07-31-2018, 08:24 PM
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If my wife would just divorce me, I'd buy an R before the ink dried on the divorce papers.
And honey if you're stalking my online presence, I'm just kidding.
And honey if you're stalking my online presence, I'm just kidding.
08-01-2018, 01:31 AM
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08-01-2018, 01:33 AM
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I am looking at a 911 R that was a Canadian delivery car legally imported into the US by an authorized Porsche Dealer, and CPO'd in the US and now being sold by a high end used car lot. Will I have problems registering this car?
08-01-2018, 02:28 AM
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08-01-2018, 06:30 AM
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If thats the one without SMFW and with comfort seats, it's been around for a long time, and seems very hard to shift?
08-01-2018, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Georgemaser
I am looking at a 911 R that was a Canadian delivery car legally imported into the US by an authorized Porsche Dealer, and CPO'd in the US and now being sold by a high end used car lot. Will I have problems registering this car?
I've owned them, including a 997gt2rs. I did well on the car but I bought it ridiculous good price. The experience taught me a few things about the CA thing. It has its benefits if its a true driver but usually the discount isn't worth the reduced liquidity at resale. Kind like buying a LHD in the UK; great discount but will always be there and harder to sell when comes time to punt it (on most cars).