991 pricing is out of control right now
01-23-2021, 09:13 AM
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Burning Brakes
01-23-2021, 10:37 AM
#302
First, Boomer was an era. Most agree born between 1946 and 1964. So, if you aren’t one you can’t “become” one. If there is a moniker for an old Gen Xer, I would be the last to know I’m sure. Younger than that means still too young to worry about it.
Second, when I went full old man for a DD, I looked hard and drove both more than once before opting for an S550 4matic. Fast, comfortable, significantly less than a comparably equipped Panamera 4S and nothing else screams old man car quite as clearly. IMO.
I would have probably ordered another one if this one didn’t depreciate faster than I lost my hair. So, I bought the extended warranty and am still driving my ‘16 for another two years or so...
Second, when I went full old man for a DD, I looked hard and drove both more than once before opting for an S550 4matic. Fast, comfortable, significantly less than a comparably equipped Panamera 4S and nothing else screams old man car quite as clearly. IMO.
I would have probably ordered another one if this one didn’t depreciate faster than I lost my hair. So, I bought the extended warranty and am still driving my ‘16 for another two years or so...
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01-23-2021, 10:48 AM
#303
First, Boomer was an era. Most agree born between 1946 and 1964. So, if you aren’t one you can’t “become” one. If there is a moniker for an old Gen Xer, I would be the last to know I’m sure. Younger than that means still too young to worry about it.
Second, when I went full old man for a DD, I looked hard and drove both more than once before opting for an S550 4matic. Fast, comfortable, significantly less than a comparably equipped Panamera 4S and nothing else screams old man car quite as clearly. IMO.
I would have probably ordered another one if this one didn’t depreciate faster than I lost my hair. So, I bought the extended warranty and am still driving my ‘16 for another two years or so...
Second, when I went full old man for a DD, I looked hard and drove both more than once before opting for an S550 4matic. Fast, comfortable, significantly less than a comparably equipped Panamera 4S and nothing else screams old man car quite as clearly. IMO.
I would have probably ordered another one if this one didn’t depreciate faster than I lost my hair. So, I bought the extended warranty and am still driving my ‘16 for another two years or so...
...my other cars are Land Rovers (Sport and a Defender). If I was going to pick a sedan it would probably be an M5 over the Merc or Panamera.Last edited by PAPorscheGuy; 01-23-2021 at 10:50 AM.
01-23-2021, 12:00 PM
#304
Reading this thread would have me believe that I can sell my 911 and live happily ever after. I have no idea what the car is worth and would rather continue enjoying it.
01-23-2021, 12:12 PM
#305
It's like the inflated housing market. Yes - in many areas prices are way up. BUT that means anything you'd replace with is also UP. Entry into a 911 is steep at the moment but even if any of us wanted to sell, what would you replace it with that was better and/or not just as inflated? Nothing is the answer. I bought and sold homes last year and I was okay with paying a premium on the new place because the old place sold for more than I expected. Bonus for crazy interest rates but it was the right move since our family doubled in size.
01-23-2021, 01:33 PM
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01-23-2021, 01:50 PM
#308
Burning Brakes
01-23-2021, 02:20 PM
#309
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This has actually been a very helpful topic and thread, thank you, everyone.
I'm officially in the market! I'm going to do this, just get the car I really want and cost be damned to an extent.
I have a deposit down on this one https://chambers.porschedealer.com/u...rader_listings
and am in talks with this car too https://www.responsemotors.com/used-...rrera-s-c-592/
but not sure which one I would really want, tough to do being in an area with no cars to test drive.
I'm officially in the market! I'm going to do this, just get the car I really want and cost be damned to an extent.
I have a deposit down on this one https://chambers.porschedealer.com/u...rader_listings
and am in talks with this car too https://www.responsemotors.com/used-...rrera-s-c-592/
but not sure which one I would really want, tough to do being in an area with no cars to test drive.
01-23-2021, 03:45 PM
#310
This has actually been a very helpful topic and thread, thank you, everyone.
I'm officially in the market! I'm going to do this, just get the car I really want and cost be damned to an extent.
I have a deposit down on this one https://chambers.porschedealer.com/u...rader_listings
and am in talks with this car too https://www.responsemotors.com/used-...rrera-s-c-592/
but not sure which one I would really want, tough to do being in an area with no cars to test drive.
I'm officially in the market! I'm going to do this, just get the car I really want and cost be damned to an extent.
I have a deposit down on this one https://chambers.porschedealer.com/u...rader_listings
and am in talks with this car too https://www.responsemotors.com/used-...rrera-s-c-592/
but not sure which one I would really want, tough to do being in an area with no cars to test drive.
01-23-2021, 03:57 PM
#311
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01-23-2021, 04:14 PM
#312
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01-23-2021, 04:23 PM
#313
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01-23-2021, 04:33 PM
#314
gt4 linkage
You may want to try changing the linkage to the GT4 version in your GTS. It totally changed the 7 speed for me for $300 and an hours work.
Sorry, this was intended to be a reply to jfisschet's question. I'm a NOOB to this site. This is a great thread, and I'm not trying to threadjack it (sorry).
I'll start by saying the GTS is an AWESOME car, I absolutely LOVE it! I was looking for a GT3Touring, and happened to find a 911R for a very reasonable price in April, so I bought it. I have put well over 1000 miles on the car since, and I plan to put around the same every year. They are very different cars in the following ways:
The R is way more raw, way faster, louder (especially in the cockpit), stops better (PCCB), and drives smaller (if that makes sense). The GTS feels like a luxury coupe as compared to the R.
Transmission: 6 vs 7 speed. The feel of the 6 speed transmission is very different from the 7 in the GTS. When I only had the GTS, I often wished for a 6 speed tranny. The gears are longer and engage in a much more committed way, if that makes sense. The shifter snaps/locks into place as compared to sliding/gliding into place of the GTS. The 7 speed transmission in the GTS seems like an afterthought as an MT as compared to the R transmission.
Clutch: The single mass lightweight flywheel clutch in the R spools and engages like a rocket, as compared to the GTS. It also has a really loud gravely sound when in neutral at idol. This is a big difference.
The 911R is flat out loud in the cabin when running at a reasonable RPM (3K+). Remember, lots of noise dampening was removed from the car, plus it revs up to 9k, vs 7.5K. . The R just feels lighter, louder, faster, snappier, more engaged, and way more raw as compared to the GTS. I cannot compare either to a GT3, but I hope to change that soon. Anyway, hope this helps.
Just a quick review because you asked. Feel free to PM me for more information. Again, both are awesome cars, just very different. I feel very fortunate to own both cars
Thanks,
Phil
I'll start by saying the GTS is an AWESOME car, I absolutely LOVE it! I was looking for a GT3Touring, and happened to find a 911R for a very reasonable price in April, so I bought it. I have put well over 1000 miles on the car since, and I plan to put around the same every year. They are very different cars in the following ways:
The R is way more raw, way faster, louder (especially in the cockpit), stops better (PCCB), and drives smaller (if that makes sense). The GTS feels like a luxury coupe as compared to the R.
Transmission: 6 vs 7 speed. The feel of the 6 speed transmission is very different from the 7 in the GTS. When I only had the GTS, I often wished for a 6 speed tranny. The gears are longer and engage in a much more committed way, if that makes sense. The shifter snaps/locks into place as compared to sliding/gliding into place of the GTS. The 7 speed transmission in the GTS seems like an afterthought as an MT as compared to the R transmission.
Clutch: The single mass lightweight flywheel clutch in the R spools and engages like a rocket, as compared to the GTS. It also has a really loud gravely sound when in neutral at idol. This is a big difference.
The 911R is flat out loud in the cabin when running at a reasonable RPM (3K+). Remember, lots of noise dampening was removed from the car, plus it revs up to 9k, vs 7.5K. . The R just feels lighter, louder, faster, snappier, more engaged, and way more raw as compared to the GTS. I cannot compare either to a GT3, but I hope to change that soon. Anyway, hope this helps.
Just a quick review because you asked. Feel free to PM me for more information. Again, both are awesome cars, just very different. I feel very fortunate to own both cars
Thanks,
Phil
