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If you can't get a straight answer out of your sales rep, call his boss, the sales manager, or the GM, or the owner. I'm not normally a confrontational type of person that likes to bark to get what I want, but I would pursue all the avenues politely and then dispute with your credit card company if all else fails.
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My F-in-L just gave up his slot and got his deposit back... Was planning to trade in his '11 TTS on the new one, but it didn't excite him in the end, and is going to keep his current... Lack of a manual didn't help (fully recognize he doesn't have one now, but that is a disappointment as well)...
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I am in line for the first Corvette convertible at my local dealer; their allocation was three cars, the first two are coupes and were already spoken for when I put down my deposit. Estimated build early December. I am truly excited to see how America's sports car compares to my 2004 GT3 in terms of build quality, every day drivability, and track performance. My build specs will include a 7 speed manual transmission, Z51 performance package, and magnetorheological dampers along with as much leather as I can spec for the interior. Price will still be under 80K and hopefully performance will be on a par with a 991 Carrera S. Should be interesting...
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I agree that $200k is mighty steep for a 911 turbo, but let's discuss the alternatives. What would you have instead? The only thing that I can think of that would be as much fun, (I love forced induction) is a MP4-12C.
Other cars for $200k that you can daily drive might be an R8 GT, which I drove but wasn't addictive for me. Gallardo is aging, new one next year or so. Everything else I can think of is too cushy. SLS, Conti GT, etc.
This is something I've been thinking about. What other daily driver would you have for $200k or less instead of the turbo s?
Other cars for $200k that you can daily drive might be an R8 GT, which I drove but wasn't addictive for me. Gallardo is aging, new one next year or so. Everything else I can think of is too cushy. SLS, Conti GT, etc.
This is something I've been thinking about. What other daily driver would you have for $200k or less instead of the turbo s?
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When you buy a Porsche you're not just paying for the performance although that's an added bonus, you're paying for reliability, quality materials, and your supporting the manufacturer with your money because you believe their product is the best. If it was just about hp everyone would just buy the least expensive product offering with the most hp.
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505 HP Engine making 470 Ft. Lbs of Torque using the LS7 small block with an
MSRP of $75,925. It does 0-60 in 3.8 Seconds. IMHO It does provide a reasonable alternative to the new Turbo - even though it may not be your cup of tea - or mine! FYI, some, presumably misinformed tasteless souls, consider the Corvette as great looking as the 991 - I am one of those. I don't buy 911s for their looks
but have owned 10 of them, including 5 Turbos, over their lifespan. My point was
that the newest Turbo prices make it less competitive with many (certainly not all) reasonable alternatives - and those alternatives are becoming more numerous.
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A new 458 coupe with much on it is 280 or so. So a reasonably optioned Turbo is 120K less. I have heard of used ones selling in the 230 range. They are not close to being the same car. Corvettes have always been a high performance value. They are not a 911 substitute. IMHO
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The interesting thing about these premium sports cars: turbo, vette, 458, etc, is that they all satisfy a different purpose and all have different uses. Although to an uninformed party they're all "sports cars" and one may purchase based on price or features alone, but the usability and purposefulness is completely different. That's why they make so many different models by so many different manufacturers, there's something for everyone. IMHO, if you want a DD, nimble, usable car, something kids can fit in, and be less conspicuous in, there's nothing better than a 911 turbo. There was a commercial during the 997.2 period that showed a yellow turbo cab being driven by a mother who was dropping her child off to school that furthered that point that Porsche has finally realized. In my opinion, that's why they can charge more for it, I'm sure there are other built in value options that older cars didn't have that we have yet to see.
It will be interesting to finally start reading the reviews when they are available.
It will be interesting to finally start reading the reviews when they are available.
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What is also interesting is to look at other cars that Turbo owners own, or another way, what 458/12c/lp-560 etc owners drive as a DD.. I would guess a large portion have a Turbo as their daily driver - most of the people I know with an exotic also have a turbo/s... There is a small portion of people who can buy a 200k sports car as a DD, but many in that population can typically buy more than 1...
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What is also interesting is to look at other cars that Turbo owners own, or another way, what 458/12c/lp-560 etc owners drive as a DD.. I would guess a large portion have a Turbo as their daily driver - most of the people I know with an exotic also have a turbo/s... There is a small portion of people who can buy a 200k sports car as a DD, but many in that population can typically buy more than 1...
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I have a 458. I also have a 991S, a Sl65 and a Cayenne GTS all DDs. I had a 997tt until I got the 991. I have a 991tt on order. Any of these can be used and are used as DD's. what flavor do you like? Also no wife to set any limits only girlfriends. Cars are cheaper than wives. IMHO. LOL
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it seems like prices is deterring most of us, we love it but its too expensive ![Frown](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
i guess my original plan is on, drive the 996tt to the ground then find a proper 997tt
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i guess my original plan is on, drive the 996tt to the ground then find a proper 997tt