ajag

By short life cycle, you mean shorter than 997 prior to the mid cycle refresh? When are you expecting the 991.2 will show up?

Sonnen Porsche

2016 for 2017 model year at the moment.

TT Surgeon

I think this is spot on, hence the historically sluggish turbo s sales on all past models. Just a different sales strategy.

Overdraft

I am thinking all the guys who have "deposits" with think long and hard when they get a call with their rep saying, time to pony up - " oh and your lease payment is $ 3000,00/ month! hence converting to a legitimate order. We all feel the iterations of the 911 TT were/ are amazing - everyday supercar - and have been historically tremendous value for dollar...now the value IS getting into supercar territory. In Canada here $ 225,000 nicely equipped before 13% tax....ouch! Think a moment about the market for a $ 140,000.00 'used 911 TT ' in three or four years....not appealing. I want one but this $ 200K ceiling has stalled me...and I love my 993tt....but I really like the 991tt....but $ 255K ..... More therapy required....

Suzy991

I do agree that it got pretty expensive, but IMO it still is a bargain. Try to find a car with that performance, build quality, versatillity for that money.... Not much out there.
And I'm saying that, while a nicely equipped non-S Turbo costs about $290k over here and a base Turbo S is $307k (8% VAT included).

In fact, I think that both the GT3 and the Turbo S are the best priced 911s at this moment. (Especially the GT3, that is a real bargain in most markets)

Still... It is a lot of money for a car if course, but I think they're worth it.

Suzy991

carcommander

I don't think it's a bargain or value. I think it's just something you do I if you can want to. 170 to 200k is a lot of money. I ordered one, will be writing a check for an can afford it, but don't find much value, just fun.

Just J

I think the Turbo S is a darn good deal relative to other 911s.

I just configured my dream 911 C2S, which includes all the go-fast goodies (including the Power Kit), the Burmester, and some other options. $165k.

By comparison, the Turbo S I have on order, configured the same way, MSRPs at 194k. And for that extra 29k I get, among other things:

• an interior color combination I like way more
• slightly larger gas tank
• wider rear track and body panels to house it
• wider rear tires
• Reversing Camera
• active aero dynamics fore-and-aft
• All wheel drive
• Four wheel steering
• 130 extra horsepower
• 228 extra pound feet of torque

To me, the items on that list (especially the last two) more than justify the extra cost and the other penalties (primarily the increase in weight and slight decrease in frunk size).

TT Surgeon

Agree 100% excellent points.

991TurboS

I agree that the TTS is a bargain related to the much more expensive company it keeps, performance wise. But it is a toy nonetheless, a complete extravagance.
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Just J

That's true of any personal vehicle beyond a basic sedan, minivan, or pick-up truck (depending on your needs). And certainly true of any sports car or high performance car. No one "needs" such a car. Nor do we "need" television, Internet, cell phones, or any of the other myriad items that qualify as "essentials" these days.


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2014 GT Silver Metallic Turbo S on order
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991TurboS

I'm with you, but big difference between a tv, cell and a $200,000 sports car (at least IMO). A TV, cell phone, internet, allows you to stay connected, safe, and aware of what goes on in the world and conduct your personal business. A Porsche Turbo is a toy, plain and simple.

But nothing wrong with buying any type of luxury performance car if you can afford it. I have always been of the opinion if you are paying your bills ,providing for your family's needs, saving for retirement, etc, then anything extra is just gravy, and you can't take it with you, so go for it.

carcommander

Having said all this I think I need one. LOL

GreenLantern

I'm pretty sure I have a need for speed.

C2 Turbo

Gravy?

carcommander

Exactly.