Why buy a GTS?
05-15-2015, 07:05 PM
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Why buy a GTS?
Since I bought my first new 911 in 1987 my ultimate ambition was always to own a GT3 or GT2. I never wanted a Turbo. I had taken all the Porsche courses at Road Atlanta and Barber Courses as well. Out of fear, I never raced one. In 2014 I could finally nearly afford a GT3. This was a disappointing experience for many reasons. First, the car was recalled after 4 common motor fires in Europe. Second, the car only comes with PDK. Third, I took a test drive and it took my teeth a week to recover.
Just then the GTS appeared. I had just traded a 1995 993 for a 2013 PDK 991. The 2013 PDK 991 proceeded to bore me. You have a great deal to do with your right arm but what about your left foot? I WANTED ANOTHER MT. So, I sold the PDK pleasantly with 15,500 miles. I ordered a GTS which I took delivery of last week. I am 71 years of age and do not have a great many years left. Life is too short to question options or resale value. Get what you can afford, what you like and that which keeps your left ventricle rhythmic. I did and I feel as I did when I was 16 years of age.
I am a contented owner of Porsches since 1974. I do not worry about depreciation. I only worry if I can live long enough to own the next Porsche. My wife seems to think I will do so in the next few years. I am holding out for an affordable street-version of the 918.
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Just then the GTS appeared. I had just traded a 1995 993 for a 2013 PDK 991. The 2013 PDK 991 proceeded to bore me. You have a great deal to do with your right arm but what about your left foot? I WANTED ANOTHER MT. So, I sold the PDK pleasantly with 15,500 miles. I ordered a GTS which I took delivery of last week. I am 71 years of age and do not have a great many years left. Life is too short to question options or resale value. Get what you can afford, what you like and that which keeps your left ventricle rhythmic. I did and I feel as I did when I was 16 years of age.
I am a contented owner of Porsches since 1974. I do not worry about depreciation. I only worry if I can live long enough to own the next Porsche. My wife seems to think I will do so in the next few years. I am holding out for an affordable street-version of the 918.
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blauhaus (07-01-2023)
05-15-2015, 07:26 PM
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Congrats!!
Pictures my friend??
I like your "enjoy life" attitude.
71 is the new 51! Many many more driving miles in your future
Congrats on a long history with Porsche too!
Pictures my friend??
I like your "enjoy life" attitude.
71 is the new 51! Many many more driving miles in your future
Congrats on a long history with Porsche too!
05-15-2015, 07:44 PM
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Congratulations !
A great attitude to life and your left foot should get all the exercise from now all. I too enjoy driving a MT but I have a PDK and maybe I will get myself a MT someday, soon I hope. /Alb
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blauhaus (07-01-2023)
05-15-2015, 08:27 PM
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gorgeous, enjoy!
05-15-2015, 08:29 PM
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Nice license plate Freeman!
May you be like my good friend who recently bought a 991 GT3 to sit alongside his 991 C2S. I think he's pushing 90 years young, shows no signs of slowing down, and is completely enthusiastic about these cars.
For that matter, may we all be like him!
May you be like my good friend who recently bought a 991 GT3 to sit alongside his 991 C2S. I think he's pushing 90 years young, shows no signs of slowing down, and is completely enthusiastic about these cars.
For that matter, may we all be like him!
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05-15-2015, 11:04 PM
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Way...To...Go..Freeman!! Just fanf...gtastic. I'm about eight months shy of 70, and every morning when I open the garage door and see that gorgeous wide butt of my GTS I start to giggle. Mine has PDK (a first for me) but I get my stick fix from the 993 coupe parked next to the GTS. I do get to use the left foot with the PDK, because I was taught from the beginning to left foot brake with automatics. Needless to say, it was not by a driver-ed teacher. I learned to drive a stick at the same time, so it has never been confusing for me. Plus, I was taught the value of left foot braking with the stick as well. The instructor was my Dad. Good thing he's no longer around to drive my GTS; I'd never get it back.
05-16-2015, 12:08 AM
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What's most important here is the personal passion, the love of cars, and the love for the brand. I have to tell myself more often not to take any day for granted.
Happy driving guys!
Happy driving guys!
