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Old 08-24-2018 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
  • GTS versions have a money factor of half the 911 to move them.
What does this mean?

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It means that the lease rate is a lot lower.

Definition: The money factor is an alternative method of presenting the amount of interest charged on a lease with monthly payments. The money factor can be translated into the more common annual percentage rate (APR) by multiplying the money factor by 2,400.
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Old 08-24-2018 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
It means that the lease rate is a lot lower.

Definition: The money factor is an alternative method of presenting the amount of interest charged on a lease with monthly payments. The money factor can be translated into the more common annual percentage rate (APR) by multiplying the money factor by 2,400.
I see - I have never leased a car before lol.
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Old 08-24-2018 | 09:32 PM
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Well, this is a perfect example. I was a first time 911 customer. I ordered a 2017 with what I thought would be needed. Now after 20 months in the car, I can order another one with a bit more knowledge of what I want. I know a C2 is the right fit for me, but I want to make just a few changes. I also want the last model year of this body at least for a few years ... and with what I am reading about the 992, probably for a long time.

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Old 08-24-2018 | 09:40 PM
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Nice discounts on the 991.2 base cars (and other variations) are out there...go for it.
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Old 08-24-2018 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
Well, this is a perfect example. I was a first time 911 customer. I ordered a 2017 with what I thought would be needed. Now after 20 months in the car, I can order another one with a bit more knowledge of what I want. I know a C2 is the right fit for me, but I want to make just a few changes. I also want the last model year of this body at least for a few years ... and with what I am reading about the 992, probably for a long time.

I completely understand. I went through two used 991S’s which really helped me figure out what options I really wanted. Sometimes you just need seat time to really figure it out.

And I am with you on the 992 vs the 991, at least from what we have seen. While I am sure the 992 will be fantastic and come with a nicer interior, etc, the back end still seems a little polarizing. I fell in love with the shape and the details of the 991 - it just seems perfect to me.
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Old 08-24-2018 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by .2PDK
I love Miami blue and lava orange and was concerned about the unwanted attention as well but couldn't resist so I upgraded to a 2018 and love it so far...

I opted for the Miami Blue but thought about the Lava Orange. Are those gloss black wheels?
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Old 08-25-2018 | 11:11 AM
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Just another thought - have you considered replacing the 14 ways in your car with 4 ways ? Anyone know if the pigtails can be made to work ? That'd be an option I'd consider if so.
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Old 08-25-2018 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 911-TOUR
Just another thought - have you considered replacing the 14 ways in your car with 4 ways ? Anyone know if the pigtails can be made to work ? That'd be an option I'd consider if so.
I thought about it, but really going for a few more tweaks. Also, I am taking a Boxster GTS out. I am not inclined to go with it, but my SA said it wouldn't hurt to give me another data point. next week
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Old 08-25-2018 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
I opted for the Miami Blue but thought about the Lava Orange. Are those gloss black wheels?
I wish somebody would start a Miami Blue thread! I am leaning in that direction, but never having seen one, it's difficult to pull the trigger.
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
I opted for the Miami Blue but thought about the Lava Orange. Are those gloss black wheels?
Miami Blue is awesome.

Yes, gloss black wheels...be afraid, be very afraid...
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Old 08-25-2018 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
I wish somebody would start a Miami Blue thread! I am leaning in that direction, but never having seen one, it's difficult to pull the trigger.
I first saw Miami Blue on a 911 at the Hershey swap meet in 2017. The guy had only picked it up from the dealer the day before.

Fantastic color - my wife really loved it. I still prefer my Sapphire Blue but it is still a gorgeous, eye-catching color.
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Old 08-25-2018 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
I wish somebody would start a Miami Blue thread! I am leaning in that direction, but never having seen one, it's difficult to pull the trigger.
It's a gorgeous colour in person. Just saw a Boxster in it the other day.

I'm with Hurricane, sapphire is the best colour, full stop, but Miami is certainly up there
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Old 08-26-2018 | 10:03 AM
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As I always say, to each their own. I did not care much for Sapphire Blue but loved Miami Blue, and ordered a Targa GTS in the color. Besides, Sapphire Blue was not an option.
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Old 08-27-2018 | 04:19 PM
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One thing I found over my 50+ years of car ownership. If you get a new one in the same color as the old one, it does not feel like a new car. Color does that. Ask me how I know...
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Old 08-27-2018 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 09RedGTS
One thing I found over my 50+ years of car ownership. If you get a new one in the same color as the old one, it does not feel like a new car. Color does that. Ask me how I know...

Yeah, I understand completely. The one I have now is tailored and civil. The next one is going to be on the wild side, like me. Lol.
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