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08-24-2023, 06:01 PM
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08-24-2023, 06:03 PM
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I made one impulsive $50k ADM purchase for the 991.1 GT3RS and after that I said never again.I can’t remember. Voodoo blue was nice though.
Don’t feel bad. I’m using those funds to buy the S/T in Europe at a higher MSRP price than in USA!
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08-24-2023, 06:04 PM
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08-24-2023, 06:16 PM
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08-24-2023, 06:30 PM
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Luxury goods, famous brands and value in the same sentence is rare.
08-24-2023, 07:00 PM
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Porsche's configuration page for the ST is getting weird. The Extended Range Fuel Tank option promises that a "Image Coming Soon." What are they going to show us, exactly - two red portable tanks that are custom fitted behind the seats? Also, I think someone at Porsche has a key fetish. There are no fewer than 5 different sets of key options with innumerable selections within each.
The only thing missing from the options list for me are Full Bucket Seats that FOLD.
The only thing missing from the options list for me are Full Bucket Seats that FOLD.
You forgot to mention the numerous carpet options too aside from the key.
They do have the folding ones, it's call the sofa seat
08-24-2023, 07:02 PM
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08-24-2023, 07:13 PM
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Porsche's configuration page for the ST is getting weird. The Extended Range Fuel Tank option promises that a "Image Coming Soon." What are they going to show us, exactly - two red portable tanks that are custom fitted behind the seats? Also, I think someone at Porsche has a key fetish. There are no fewer than 5 different sets of key options with innumerable selections within each.
The only thing missing from the options list for me are Full Bucket Seats that FOLD.
The only thing missing from the options list for me are Full Bucket Seats that FOLD.
08-24-2023, 07:17 PM
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having owned many of those cars, I’d suggest a different order.
911’s
two essential early ones are
1. 1967 911S swb
2. 1973 RS (or a 2.2 liter 1970/71 S)
later 911’s
1. 964 RS is great. I’d skip the 993 tt
356’s
1. I prefer the look of the A’s so
- speedster or a convertible and.
2. An A coupe (56 to 59). Cheaper to get a B or C so your preference on price point. Later have better transmissions, steering box, etc.
928
1. A first year or two. Let’s say 1978. Auto’s fit these well. Best looks. Some like the last GTS butnthey
are body kitted out by then
930 turbo
1. Love the looks. Hate the turbo lag. Be careful. Not much fun to drive. I like the early 3 liters.
so I’d get first an early 911 and a 356 to start. Most driving events. Variety.
911’s
two essential early ones are
1. 1967 911S swb
2. 1973 RS (or a 2.2 liter 1970/71 S)
later 911’s
1. 964 RS is great. I’d skip the 993 tt
356’s
1. I prefer the look of the A’s so
- speedster or a convertible and.
2. An A coupe (56 to 59). Cheaper to get a B or C so your preference on price point. Later have better transmissions, steering box, etc.
928
1. A first year or two. Let’s say 1978. Auto’s fit these well. Best looks. Some like the last GTS butnthey
are body kitted out by then
930 turbo
1. Love the looks. Hate the turbo lag. Be careful. Not much fun to drive. I like the early 3 liters.
so I’d get first an early 911 and a 356 to start. Most driving events. Variety.
Hehe, I am on the lookout for a nice 928 GTS, it's one of the Porsche icons that I grew up with, and it would completely my collection of 90s Porsche as I already have a 968 and a turbo 3.6, the Bad Boys car.
Wanting a 993TT would be because that's the hardest turbo to find at a reasonable price, even more amazing if I can find a turbo S version. The 89 930 would be easy, and so would a 997 turbo S. Already have a 996 turbo S and a 991 turbo S Exclusive. And the 992 turbo S, well I just have to head to the dealer to get one. Then I would have completed the turbo collection, Porsche's ultimate cars.
964RS, 2.7RS and the 3.0SC can be grouped together as a collective find for me, they all amazing in their own right and shine in their respective era. Whichever one pops up first is up to fate.
After I took delivery of my 991 Speedster, I realized that's not the car I had wanted. What I want is the original, 89. Narrow body is rare so I don't mind getting a wide body one. I mean I don't mind settle for a 964 Speedster but that's just splitting hair. to me the 911 Speedster is already way too big, also too powerful, it lost's the spirit of a Speedster.
I am a quirky guy, so instead of a really early 911, I wanted a 912.
The 356s are not quite a priority, would be nice to have one, whatever the version.
08-24-2023, 07:35 PM
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08-24-2023, 07:44 PM
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08-24-2023, 07:46 PM
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I don't have a wife to answer to but I've gotten less impulsive over the years. I did pay almost $200k over MSRP for my 997 4L but I gave up my 1-of-1 PTS 997 GT3RS for that car because it was that valuable to me.
08-24-2023, 08:01 PM
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08-24-2023, 08:07 PM
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I think it depends on savings, income, age, dependents, etc. There's no universal answer.
One thing I've noticed, though, is that when people spend as though they lack money, they often accumulate a lot of money, and when people spend as though they have effectively unlimited money, they often discover that they're running out of money. There's a delicate balance in there somewhere.
One thing I've noticed, though, is that when people spend as though they lack money, they often accumulate a lot of money, and when people spend as though they have effectively unlimited money, they often discover that they're running out of money. There's a delicate balance in there somewhere.