"Just a 911" (Rant)
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 889
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From: Ontario,Canada
I could have afforded an S, however, I'm not in the "money is no object" category and my priorities continue to be to pay off my mortgage, which I'll do this year, and save for my kids private college, which is almost done also (529). For me, getting a manual transmission true sports car that my 9 and 11 year old kids can go in with me was the highest priority, so the extra $12-15k wasn't worth it to me. I'd rather save it.
Regardless, thanks for all the thoughtful replies. It seems others have had similar experiences, and even with an S there's always the GTS, with the GTS there's the Turbo, and with the Turbo, there's the "why didn't you get a Ferrari"? I'm happy with my raw, pure 911. I just wish I didn't have to hear it from the peanut gallery that exists in South Florida.
Regardless, thanks for all the thoughtful replies. It seems others have had similar experiences, and even with an S there's always the GTS, with the GTS there's the Turbo, and with the Turbo, there's the "why didn't you get a Ferrari"? I'm happy with my raw, pure 911. I just wish I didn't have to hear it from the peanut gallery that exists in South Florida.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 889
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From: Ontario,Canada
Statistics would suggest that the best selling 911 in north america is the "S". It outsells the base by a huge margin.
The base is a great car but when you look at all the upgrades in the S model, it makes for good value.
The base is a great car but when you look at all the upgrades in the S model, it makes for good value.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 40
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To people bothered by others' remarks:
"Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are." - James Cash Penney
Dude, it's just a car...the one you chose to buy for whatever reason(s). Once it becomes a phallus extender, you'll find that people will happily pull out their rulers.
"Men are not great or small because of their material possessions. They are great or small because of what they are." - James Cash Penney
Dude, it's just a car...the one you chose to buy for whatever reason(s). Once it becomes a phallus extender, you'll find that people will happily pull out their rulers.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 174
Likes: 1
From: Kingdom of the Lowlands
After driving €400 cars for many years (with incredible much fun) I find it impossible to gather the energy for winding myself up about what other people say or think of my car.
it's my car, so what?
Now it's a Porsche, next year it could be a 20 year old Alfa Romeo again.
Enjoy the ride.......
it's my car, so what?
Now it's a Porsche, next year it could be a 20 year old Alfa Romeo again.
Enjoy the ride.......
Rennlist Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,352
Likes: 168
From: TX
You have a great car that you're happy with; what more could you want? 
Drive a 928 for a while and you'd be amazed at the utter ignorance you'll encounter. It's kind of fun in a weird way.
Enthusiasts know the goodness of your car; don't fret about the poseurs.
Drive a 928 for a while and you'd be amazed at the utter ignorance you'll encounter. It's kind of fun in a weird way.
Enthusiasts know the goodness of your car; don't fret about the poseurs.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 368
Likes: 4
From: Toronto, ON
Funnily enough I was walking home last night and a silver 991 Carrera drove past followed soon after by a white Cayman S 981. Now maybe it was my slight disdain for silver cars (very nineties) but, attempting to look through the eyes of someone who isn't that familiar with Porsche makes and marques, the Cayman looked the far more expensive/flashier car.
I just wish that 991 buyers would be a bit bolder with their color choices. I have yet to see a guards red or racing yellow 991 in the wild and those are no cost option colors!
Rennlist Member
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: CT
While I'd like the extra power that comes with an S, I'm not complaining.
What I can't STAND, however, is how every other day someone hears I got a Porsche, and they ask what kind. I tell them it's a 911. Then they ask which one. What am I supposed to say? Just a plain old 911. Sorry folks, it's not a S, it's not a GTS, it's not a Turbo. "Oh" they reply, like they feel sorry for me.
It's really beginning to annoy the hell out of me. Most of the people asking are just trolls anyway, driving Subaru's and occasionally BMW's. I feel like saying "well, what the *#%Q do YOU drive, a-hole?" but I just bite my tongue.
Imagine coming up to Ray Allen, asking what he does, hearing he's in the NBA. Then someone asks him if he was on the all-star team. No. Sorry. Just the all-time 3 point leader, but no, not on the all-star team this year. Just a noob. (Good analogy?)
While I'm ranting, NOBODY around here with a 911 waves. I think I live in a wasteland of non-enthusiats.
What I can't STAND, however, is how every other day someone hears I got a Porsche, and they ask what kind. I tell them it's a 911. Then they ask which one. What am I supposed to say? Just a plain old 911. Sorry folks, it's not a S, it's not a GTS, it's not a Turbo. "Oh" they reply, like they feel sorry for me.
It's really beginning to annoy the hell out of me. Most of the people asking are just trolls anyway, driving Subaru's and occasionally BMW's. I feel like saying "well, what the *#%Q do YOU drive, a-hole?" but I just bite my tongue.
Imagine coming up to Ray Allen, asking what he does, hearing he's in the NBA. Then someone asks him if he was on the all-star team. No. Sorry. Just the all-time 3 point leader, but no, not on the all-star team this year. Just a noob. (Good analogy?)
While I'm ranting, NOBODY around here with a 911 waves. I think I live in a wasteland of non-enthusiats.
You bought a sick car. Care not what the non car world thinks. Enthusiasts know what is what. You know what is what. That is all that matters. Perception and the lay man don't matter in this game. Enjoy your car!
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,356
Likes: 7
From: Upstate, NY
I think you should go to a bar, drink heavily, and pour out your heart to the bartender.
Bartender: Did you loose your job?
OP: No
Bartender: Did your wife leave you?
OP: No
Bartender: An illness? Crushing debt? Gambling? They found the body?
OP: No, people make fun of me driving a brand new base 911.
Bartender: Did you loose your job?
OP: No
Bartender: Did your wife leave you?
OP: No
Bartender: An illness? Crushing debt? Gambling? They found the body?
OP: No, people make fun of me driving a brand new base 911.
Banned
Joined: Apr 2012
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Funnily enough I was walking home last night and a silver 991 Carrera drove past followed soon after by a white Cayman S 981. Now maybe it was my slight disdain for silver cars (very nineties) but, attempting to look through the eyes of someone who isn't that familiar with Porsche makes and marques, the Cayman looked the far more expensive/flashier car.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 177
Likes: 48
From: Northern NJ
I think you should go to a bar, drink heavily, and pour out your heart to the bartender. Bartender: Did you loose your job? OP: No Bartender: Did your wife leave you? OP: No Bartender: An illness? Crushing debt? Gambling? They found the body? OP: No, people make fun of me driving a brand new base 911.
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Rennlist Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 177
Likes: 48
From: Northern NJ
I think you should go to a bar, drink heavily, and pour out your heart to the bartender. Bartender: Did you loose your job? OP: No Bartender: Did your wife leave you? OP: No Bartender: An illness? Crushing debt? Gambling? They found the body? OP: No, people make fun of me driving a brand new base 911.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2014
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The performance differences between the two models is negligible. Marketing is great.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,356
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From: Upstate, NY
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2014
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Uh...yes it is. And when you look at the price disparity for what you get in relation to the money it costs...it's almost laughable. The performance differences between the base and say another 911 variant like the GT3, for example, is way more substantiated. But hey, that's marketing for you. And when you consider the average P-car purchaser...the car is used for rather mundane, average driving and not time-attacks. Most would consider the differences more related to cosmetic than performance. I'm sure the Stig can get similar lap times in both the base and S. Lol