rai

Please note: I am not buying this car or any car at the moment. I am looking around and will probably be buying something *next year*. I still have not decided on AWD or RWD and MT or PDK.

Of course I can go to the fantastic car configurator and what not.

I just love the 911 and there are so many different cars to pick from.

I was just thinking most people who are getting the new GTS are pushing $140K (give or take) and saw this 2014 Turbo S for that same price.

Turbo S are near $200K (when optioned). I realize used vs new and also the options might not be what you would pick.

But I'm sure you guys have come across this question a lot when deciding new or used. Doesn't have to be same price vs same price. It can also be similar car for $95K vs similar car new for $130K

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Porsche...-/222577023162

rai

here is the C&D test of the Turbo S ($193K as tested) as fast as a Bugatti Veyron

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-tested-review

rai

I guess my question is what goes into the decision making, and why many people would rather have the *new* GTS even thought they could have the Turbo S for the same (but of course have to settle for lightly used).

I suppose one reason might be the Turbo S is more power than needed for street use.

evilfij

Turbo S AWD and PDK --> not for me.

Otherwise I would buy a used cab and may still buy a used 997 turbo cab (6MT) when I find the right one.

Alan A

GTS comes in a manual. Had this exact discussion this morning with a friend of mine. He wants one purely because he doesn't want PDK.

rai

True if was buying AWD and PDK would need to consider a lightly used Turbo.

evilfij

This is why I am so nuts for the GT3 6MT. I am a die hard three pedal guy.

991TR

Can't get manual and/or RWD in a Turbo.

rai

GT3 6MT is so tempting.

evilfij

I am selling my soul to try to get one. If I do it goes into the "sleep in this before you sell" with my defender.

OKB

the moral of the story is; they are charging way too much for their 911' s . I wouldnt buy a new one under any circumstances and same to say for a mt, wouldnt buy one under any circumstances

911boy

+1

OBG

Haven't bought a used car in forty years (jeez I'm getting old!). Looked a lot of them, but always felt that new were better buys when keeping a car for the long term. For short term ownership and the thrill of owning a particular car, a well priced used car may be you best bet.

BlazinPond

I'll play...
I ordered a 2018 991.2 GTS w/ MSRP of 148,310.00 Delivery expected 3rd week in October 2017.

--I get to custom build and choose delivery experience
--No paint finish issues from previous owner/I can limit swirls right from the start
--2014 Turbo S Nurburgring lap time 7:26 (35th best time)
--2017/2018 GTS 991.2 7:22 (recently published)
--I wanted to option a unique paint that isn't on a ton of current/recent P-cars (Chalk)
--I get to option interior exactly as i want (I went w/ Graphite blue/Chalk)
--Rear wheel steer available (excited for this)
--Apple Car Play and new PCM (highly prefer this version to previous PCM)
--Front Axle Lift available to help mitigate SPASM clearance when needed
--Sport exhaust standard on GTS
--2014 Turbo S with Carbon Ceramic (used) would scare me a bit

bwiele

+1 to BlazinPond's post. (Although my 991.2 T4 GTS is Agate Gray, which is certainly not unique...)