do I dare ask?
#1
Drifting
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do I dare ask?
opp to buy a pristine 2011 RS w/2200 miles for a fair price vs 991 gt3. no track use either car for me. just love GT cars. I am really struggling here... plus I'm bored this morning.
#2
No doubt the RS will provide a great driving experience. Will it bug you that the newer car is faster in all categories for similar money?
Some would be bothered. Others just judge the drive. Back in 2007 I decided it was all about the drive and I stopped shopping by laptimes and 1/4 times, and bought a 964 Turbo. Beautiful rig with lots of bad boy personality, but performance is antiquated.
The new car will also be a better street car.
For me I had a 997 GT3 and am not interested in going back to the 997 chassis despite its brilliance.
Some would be bothered. Others just judge the drive. Back in 2007 I decided it was all about the drive and I stopped shopping by laptimes and 1/4 times, and bought a 964 Turbo. Beautiful rig with lots of bad boy personality, but performance is antiquated.
The new car will also be a better street car.
For me I had a 997 GT3 and am not interested in going back to the 997 chassis despite its brilliance.
#3
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Depends on how you feel about the fact that the new car is largely new and therefore unproven in terms of driverain and technologies introduced... Also what you prefer in the way of transmission... If you don't mind, then clearly the 991 makes more sense... Newer, faster and if not tracked it will surely be reliable long term...
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No wrong choice as you state. Though b/c you are bored and am contemplating an RS this morning, I think you run the risk of moving to the new GT3 or RS when it comes out so you might quickly cycle through 2 cars.
I know automotive ADD well as I've had some 911s not enough long enough to have the oil changed.
Depreciation over the long term I think will be similar. The RS prices may dip after the GT3 comes out, but I would think after initial demand for the GT3 is fulfilled it will see normal new car depreciation. But I'm no expert on predicting future values. I typically ignore residuals when I purchase a car. . . . more of emotional decision.
I know automotive ADD well as I've had some 911s not enough long enough to have the oil changed.
Depreciation over the long term I think will be similar. The RS prices may dip after the GT3 comes out, but I would think after initial demand for the GT3 is fulfilled it will see normal new car depreciation. But I'm no expert on predicting future values. I typically ignore residuals when I purchase a car. . . . more of emotional decision.
#6
Drifting
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No wrong choice as you state. Though b/c you are bored and am contemplating an RS this morning, I think you run the risk of moving to the new GT3 or RS when it comes out so you might quickly cycle through 2 cars.
I know automotive ADD well as I've had some 911s not enough long enough to have the oil changed.
Depreciation over the long term I think will be similar. The RS prices may dip after the GT3 comes out, but I would think after initial demand for the GT3 is fulfilled it will see normal new car depreciation. But I'm no expert on predicting future values. I typically ignore residuals when I purchase a car. . . . more of emotional decision.
I know automotive ADD well as I've had some 911s not enough long enough to have the oil changed.
Depreciation over the long term I think will be similar. The RS prices may dip after the GT3 comes out, but I would think after initial demand for the GT3 is fulfilled it will see normal new car depreciation. But I'm no expert on predicting future values. I typically ignore residuals when I purchase a car. . . . more of emotional decision.
I think the 991 is going to be a fantastic performer and tend to lean that way today.
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$10,000 difference between a two year old car and the most advanced track and road car offered by Porsche and you are debating which one to buy?
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Yeah but don't get too excited. I purposely typed "down the road". That clearly avoids setting a fixed date. But , I do believe it will eventually happen.
OTOH, and before someone takes my prediction seriously , that's never a reason to buy a car.
9 out of every ten times you will lose money not to mention losing time on the road with them.
Buy whatever makes you feel good (and you can afford) and just drive it.
Simple and has served me well for years.
OTOH, and before someone takes my prediction seriously , that's never a reason to buy a car.
9 out of every ten times you will lose money not to mention losing time on the road with them.
Buy whatever makes you feel good (and you can afford) and just drive it.
Simple and has served me well for years.
#12
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Yeah but don't get too excited. I purposely typed "down the road". That clearly avoids setting a fixed date. But , I do believe it will eventually happen.
OTOH, and before someone takes my prediction seriously , that's never a reason to buy a car.
9 out of every ten times you will lose money not to mention losing time on the road with them.
Buy whatever makes you feel good and you can afford and just drive it.
Simple and has served me well for years.
OTOH, and before someone takes my prediction seriously , that's never a reason to buy a car.
9 out of every ten times you will lose money not to mention losing time on the road with them.
Buy whatever makes you feel good and you can afford and just drive it.
Simple and has served me well for years.
where's my crystal ball when I need it...
beautiful avatar.
#13
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John's "feel good and drive it" advice is spot on, IMO. Everyone should have the problem of decidng between a $130K RS and a $140K 991 GT3, As has been mentioned, the decision to buy a sports car, especially one in this price catagory, isn't a rational decision, it's an emotional one. If you've got a feeling one way or the other, go with it.
#14
Three Wheelin'
I think Porsche will make crap load of 991 GT3 - every racer dad can drive this now and probably more comfortable than previous gen GT3. PLus more people wont take this car to the track but rather to coffee meet and to Walmart parking lot (nothing wrong with it)
My plan is to wait until someone gets bored with 991 GT3 in couple years and pick it up
My plan is to wait until someone gets bored with 991 GT3 in couple years and pick it up