Do most 911R get driven or just sit gathering dust
07-31-2020, 07:14 AM
#16
Race Car
07-31-2020, 03:51 PM
#17
RL Community Team
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Just because one "flips" a car, doesn't necessarily mean that same person isn't also a fan (or enthusiast) of that same car.
I can collect and seek to make a profit on, for example, a 911R but have another Porsche in my garage that I drive and use because I love the car qua car.
07-31-2020, 06:19 PM
#21
Drifting
We Touring owners can thank said "flippers," in part, for the production of the Touring in the first place. It is on the record that Porsche created the Touring at least in part because Porsche was unhappy seeing the R purchased at MSRP by VIPs, only to be sold soon thereafter for sometimes hundreds of thousands over sticker.
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have gone to Vegas.
I have never seen an R in the wild in LA. I have seen one Touring other than my own. I see a winged GT3 or RS maybe once or twice a month. I pulled up to a woman in a winged green (it was wrapped green) GT3 a few weeks ago. I rolled down my window at the light and asked her about the color and her transmission choice. She had the PDK. I was in my cab and I told her that I could not hang with her and to please show me the way. I told her to do launch control. She laughed. She didn't but she took off like a rocket. So awesome. GT ownership - it is a real fraternity - or, perhaps in this case, sorority?!
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have gone to Vegas.
I have never seen an R in the wild in LA. I have seen one Touring other than my own. I see a winged GT3 or RS maybe once or twice a month. I pulled up to a woman in a winged green (it was wrapped green) GT3 a few weeks ago. I rolled down my window at the light and asked her about the color and her transmission choice. She had the PDK. I was in my cab and I told her that I could not hang with her and to please show me the way. I told her to do launch control. She laughed. She didn't but she took off like a rocket. So awesome. GT ownership - it is a real fraternity - or, perhaps in this case, sorority?!
07-31-2020, 06:41 PM
#22
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We Touring owners can thank said "flippers," in part, for the production of the Touring in the first place. It is on the record that Porsche created the Touring at least in part because Porsche was unhappy seeing the R purchased at MSRP by VIPs, only to be sold soon thereafter for sometimes hundreds of thousands over sticker.
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have gone to Vegas.
I have never seen an R in the wild in LA. I have seen one Touring other than my own. I see a winged GT3 or RS maybe once or twice a month. I pulled up to a woman in a winged green (it was wrapped green) GT3 a few weeks ago. I rolled down my window at the light and asked her about the color and her transmission choice. She had the PDK. I was in my cab and I told her that I could not hang with her and to please show me the way. I told her to do launch control. She laughed. She didn't but she took off like a rocket. So awesome. GT ownership - it is a real fraternity - or, perhaps in this case, sorority?!
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have gone to Vegas.
I have never seen an R in the wild in LA. I have seen one Touring other than my own. I see a winged GT3 or RS maybe once or twice a month. I pulled up to a woman in a winged green (it was wrapped green) GT3 a few weeks ago. I rolled down my window at the light and asked her about the color and her transmission choice. She had the PDK. I was in my cab and I told her that I could not hang with her and to please show me the way. I told her to do launch control. She laughed. She didn't but she took off like a rocket. So awesome. GT ownership - it is a real fraternity - or, perhaps in this case, sorority?!
was she hot? i agree touring should be offered through the entire cycle and PTS should be easier. one thing about a touring or an R, you know the driver loves manuals and is a connoisseur
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08-01-2020, 03:47 AM
#23
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R is a daily driven by SVP of my company
08-02-2020, 09:10 PM
#27
We Touring owners can thank said "flippers," in part, for the production of the Touring in the first place. It is on the record that Porsche created the Touring at least in part because Porsche was unhappy seeing the R purchased at MSRP by VIPs, only to be sold soon thereafter for sometimes hundreds of thousands over sticker.
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have
Another major reason Porsche produced the Touring was because they saw that there was a great interest for a GT3 driving experience minus the wing. As I have said previously, there will be a much, much greater take-rate on the 992.1 Touring compared to the 991.2 Touring. The reasons for this are multifactorial, not the least of which is the Touring should be available at the beginning of the production cycle. I was fortunate that I did not have an early allocation. My "number" did not come up until after the Touring was offered. That, along with lucking into a PTS slot - I should have
08-02-2020, 11:25 PM
#30
Race Director
911R is a collectible if you want it to be a collectible. Bubble wrap it and you will make money but if you drive it you will make memories.
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