911 R available for $530,000
11-23-2016, 09:47 PM
#61
Rational choice theory: Does a $200,000 GT3RS quality as a rational choice for a human being? Does a $140,000 Carrera S? Nothing bought at this level makes rational sense, so who cares if some people take it up a notch? Digits on a computer screen or a 911 in the garage.
11-23-2016, 11:20 PM
#62
11-24-2016, 11:26 AM
#63
Thanksgiving
I'd like to believe that when I post on RL I'm communicating to others that have a similar passion as myself for automobiles, specifically Porsches'. The new 911 R may not appeal to everyone. But for me, this has nothing to do with money, value, investment, flipping. Over the years I've made some money on cars and lost some money. But I always have fun.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
11-24-2016, 01:39 PM
#66
Three Wheelin'
Couldn't be said any better. Very well articulated. I LOVE 911R. 
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
I'd like to believe that when I post on RL I'm communicating to others that have a similar passion as myself for automobiles, specifically Porsches'. The new 911 R may not appeal to everyone. But for me, this has nothing to do with money, value, investment, flipping. Over the years I've made some money on cars and lost some money. But I always have fun.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
11-24-2016, 02:01 PM
#67
Banned
I'd like to believe that when I post on RL I'm communicating to others that have a similar passion as myself for automobiles, specifically Porsches'. The new 911 R may not appeal to everyone. But for me, this has nothing to do with money, value, investment, flipping. Over the years I've made some money on cars and lost some money. But I always have fun.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
11-24-2016, 02:58 PM
#68
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cars are toys
if any of u haven't watched toy story 3 drive ur p car to see it now
well
i think it's too old not in theater anymore
the best movies today are kiddie cartoons.
they dirtiest most beat up toys are the ones that are truly loved. i still have my fiset plush toy! and dare i say play with it still. i'll sell my 4.0 b4 i let that plush toy go
i digress
buy whatever car u want
just drive it
ur toys should not outlast u
i don't have the $ for a500000 R
if i did, i'll get one
and start driving it
cars are toys
if any of u haven't watched toy story 3 drive ur p car to see it now
well
i think it's too old not in theater anymore
the best movies today are kiddie cartoons.
they dirtiest most beat up toys are the ones that are truly loved. i still have my fiset plush toy! and dare i say play with it still. i'll sell my 4.0 b4 i let that plush toy go
i digress
buy whatever car u want
just drive it
ur toys should not outlast u
i don't have the $ for a500000 R
if i did, i'll get one
and start driving it
11-24-2016, 04:44 PM
#69
I'd like to believe that when I post on RL I'm communicating to others that have a similar passion as myself for automobiles, specifically Porsches'. The new 911 R may not appeal to everyone. But for me, this has nothing to do with money, value, investment, flipping. Over the years I've made some money on cars and lost some money. But I always have fun.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
I've test driven the McLaren 570S. Really nice car but not for me. I was a Ferrari Challenge driver for years and owned many Ferrari street cars as well. The 458, 488 are also great cars but not for me. To get to the point, I want a manual gearbox in my cars. I also prefer no wing on the street. Certainly the 991 R has little to do with a '67 R. But they had to call it something.
The car could not be closer to my personal wish list for a modern car. It's a contemporary 964 RS. And for the record, my USA Carrera Cup #1, which was in fact a U.S. legal RS Basic, was delivered to me with standard comfort seats and was wingless. I can't afford a 908/3 or even a good '74 3.0 RS. But that doesn't make them any less great and I'd buy them if I could. I expect that many people paying a premium for the R feel the same way. I've driven the car. I'd rather drive the R over any McLaren or modern Ferrari at any price. But we're all different and thankfully we have the freedom to choose what we personally like.
When I first drove the R last April I could not believe how good it was. And on this Thanksgiving, I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to order a car. But in my book there's nothing wrong with a manual 991 (NA) base 911 sunroof delete or NA MT GTS! Numbered cars? Investments? I think everyone who loves these cars should be driving a 911R! I can only hope that the MT GT3 is very available so the value of an R drops like a rock. Then I'd buy another. Happy Thanksgiving.
11-24-2016, 09:33 PM
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What % of net worth is rational to spend on a car like this? Some say 30% in the market, 30% real estate, 10% precious metals and 30% cash... Where do cars or car collections figure into this? I'm being serious here. Trying to plan my retirement.
11-24-2016, 10:12 PM
#71
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LOL...jk. Come on...someone had to!
LOL...jk. Come on...someone had to!
11-25-2016, 12:31 PM
#72
50% Market
25% Real Estate
5% Cash
10% Gold/Silver (insurance)
10% Art/Cars - Porsches included
11-25-2016, 02:12 PM
#73
I wouldn't be buying a car like this unless my net worth was north of $10 mil.
11-25-2016, 02:29 PM
#74
Banned
I'm in the camp that believes a 991R is a bone thrown to the dogs. This car will never depreciate. In fact it's value will sore over time. Porsche knows this and rewards its loyalists by releasing it only to them. This is a big boy toy tied into the 1%ers privilege.
If my net worth was $1,500,000 and I owned a 911R. It would water down the status quo.
If my net worth was $1,500,000 and I owned a 911R. It would water down the status quo.
11-25-2016, 03:35 PM
#75
Instructor
I'm in the camp that believes a 991R is a bone thrown to the dogs. This car will never depreciate. In fact it's value will sore over time. Porsche knows this and rewards its loyalists by releasing it only to them. This is a big boy toy tied into the 1%ers privilege.
If my net worth was $1,500,000 and I owned a 911R. It would water down the status quo.
If my net worth was $1,500,000 and I owned a 911R. It would water down the status quo.
