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#92
That's a separate issue from whether or not it's a stand-out and special model, which it is, IMO.
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interesting discussions here, over Saturday morning mocha...
1. canadian cars simply are cheaper in US mkt. 15% less mini. why? i dont know. but that's what i see. i am simply stating what i see. would i get a canadian car, no. why? if i am already paying 500k or so, it's fine paying another extra 70 to get usa car and many buyers feel the same. at this $, there is no longer rational decision. you just do what you feel like.
2. i have not driven a 991R YET. but foot soldier, i am coming to drive yours ;-).... seriously some feel this will be a legend some think just a super GTS. i cannot predict future, but my gut feeling is it will be a legend. * and this is coming from someone who LOVES WIDE *** AND GIANT WINGS!!!
3. would i buy it for 500k? YES. why didn't i? one i need it my spec. (there is one spec'd my way) but i dont have $500k sitting around. if someone find me one at 100+, i am game (hey, i KNOW that's wishful thinking.. but that's all the $ i got)
1. canadian cars simply are cheaper in US mkt. 15% less mini. why? i dont know. but that's what i see. i am simply stating what i see. would i get a canadian car, no. why? if i am already paying 500k or so, it's fine paying another extra 70 to get usa car and many buyers feel the same. at this $, there is no longer rational decision. you just do what you feel like.
2. i have not driven a 991R YET. but foot soldier, i am coming to drive yours ;-).... seriously some feel this will be a legend some think just a super GTS. i cannot predict future, but my gut feeling is it will be a legend. * and this is coming from someone who LOVES WIDE *** AND GIANT WINGS!!!
3. would i buy it for 500k? YES. why didn't i? one i need it my spec. (there is one spec'd my way) but i dont have $500k sitting around. if someone find me one at 100+, i am game (hey, i KNOW that's wishful thinking.. but that's all the $ i got)
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Spa Francorchamps, 25th April. LTs, RS etc to match up against, we can even sort you out with a nice steak dinner at a nearby chateau, the night before :-)
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most of the R drivers will also buy a 991.2GT3 for **** and giggles then sell the .2GT3 after a while and keep the R.
i dont know how to explain it. but watch, that's what will happen.
my dad got me into prosche in 1978 (i can't drive then. too young) but i washed them. when i had my own p cars, at first, i tried to rationalization why i burn money like that (remember cars used to depreciate).... then i had 2, 3, 4 porsches at the same time. i ran out of excuses as to why i need so many cars. and now, i just throw any reason or logic out the window. if it tickles you, do it. if you have to "think " then it doesn't tickle you at all. that's not the car for you.
two weeks ago, my IWB BP 5009 needed a new buckle. i went and bought the buckle then decided i needed a strap too. guess what, i came home with a strap and a buckle ($1100) for free................ well i did also pay for a 5 digit watch that i have no use for. but at the time, it sang to me....
i have 6 bicycles, some like variety, my are set up IDENTICAL, 3 are even same color. the lack of logic = logic.....
let it be and enjoy the ride
#99
Originally Posted by hf1
True, haven't driven one, and I'm sure it's a great car, as is every other Porsche GT car. Just can't imagine how taking 20lbs + a wing off a GT3 could produce anything so Earth-shattering, especially not to promote it into a 1/2 $mil car.
#100
Congrats on the 3.6 purchase, I have both and I much prefer driving the 3.6.
The essence of driving a manual Porsche is still there, no electronic nannies and it's all skills when compared with the R.