911 to Cayenne opinion
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01-06-2021, 09:38 PM
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As others have said, get a cheap kid hauler. Lots of options out there depending on what you need. VW GTI, Jetta Wagon, Kia SUV's, Honda Civic or Accord, etc. To put it in perspective a 120K mile bumper to bumper warranty on a Civic Type R is $1200. Running costs are near zero beyond gas, oil changes and tires.
01-06-2021, 10:18 PM
#33
Every marriage and relationship is a little different. It also depends upon what kind of car that you’re trying to add.
We’ve been married 26 years. My wife was always tolerant of my automotive and motorcycle toys, but she only really truly started to embrace it about 5 years ago. For her, big part of that are the experiences that we have shared together with the cars. With our kids older now, we do a lot of road tripping and adventures without the kids. When we purchased her a new Mercedes a few years ago, she admitted to me that she really didn’t appreciate cars until she had the opportunity to drive a good one. Truth.
When I wanted to add a little Alfa Romeo 4C two seater to the household, I presented it as a “date car” — something fun where we’d leave the kids at home and just go. I didn’t misrepresent it and that car has fulfilled its mission. As a result, we’ve got amazing stories and memories with that car, which admittedly is a totally impractical toy, but we’re using it right.
So, yeah, it’s a lot easier when your significant other is a participant in the fun. In fact, when I put down my deposit on the 911, she joked that we just bought a car that cost as much as our first house, but she was nearly as excited as me when we picked it up. Now, “Let’s take the Porsche” is a favorite request and yes, those 18 way seats get praise from Mrs Ansinn.
Let’s take your Ferrari F355 want. I would ditch the “weekend car” framing, because that just says you’re going to disappear for cars and coffee or otherwise not be around for the weekends. That Ferrari is a perfect date car. When you go to that great restaurant that you guys love, you do it in the Ferrari. When you meet up with your friends, you drive the Ferrari. Antiquing? Ferrari, because it will naturally limit how much you can take home with you.
You’re not buying it for “you” — it’s going to be something that you both get to experience. That’s how I would pitch it. If you need me to hop on a Zoom with you two, let me know.:P
Sidebar: Mrs Ansinn and I once went for a drive into Philadelphia at 10PM on a Sunday night, in our quick little Alfa 4C Spider. No muffler. Exhaust at full wail and echoing between the skyscrapers. Top was down. Summer weather was perfect. Stars in the night sky. Racing through Center City where speed enforcement is non-existent. We had the roads nearly to ourselves. We came to a stop at a traffic light when an older gentleman, in a silver BMW 7 series, pulled up along side of us. He said “You guys are like Miami Vice!” and gave us a thumbs up. Memories. That’s what it is all about.
We’ve been married 26 years. My wife was always tolerant of my automotive and motorcycle toys, but she only really truly started to embrace it about 5 years ago. For her, big part of that are the experiences that we have shared together with the cars. With our kids older now, we do a lot of road tripping and adventures without the kids. When we purchased her a new Mercedes a few years ago, she admitted to me that she really didn’t appreciate cars until she had the opportunity to drive a good one. Truth.
When I wanted to add a little Alfa Romeo 4C two seater to the household, I presented it as a “date car” — something fun where we’d leave the kids at home and just go. I didn’t misrepresent it and that car has fulfilled its mission. As a result, we’ve got amazing stories and memories with that car, which admittedly is a totally impractical toy, but we’re using it right.
So, yeah, it’s a lot easier when your significant other is a participant in the fun. In fact, when I put down my deposit on the 911, she joked that we just bought a car that cost as much as our first house, but she was nearly as excited as me when we picked it up. Now, “Let’s take the Porsche” is a favorite request and yes, those 18 way seats get praise from Mrs Ansinn.
Let’s take your Ferrari F355 want. I would ditch the “weekend car” framing, because that just says you’re going to disappear for cars and coffee or otherwise not be around for the weekends. That Ferrari is a perfect date car. When you go to that great restaurant that you guys love, you do it in the Ferrari. When you meet up with your friends, you drive the Ferrari. Antiquing? Ferrari, because it will naturally limit how much you can take home with you.
You’re not buying it for “you” — it’s going to be something that you both get to experience. That’s how I would pitch it. If you need me to hop on a Zoom with you two, let me know.:PSidebar: Mrs Ansinn and I once went for a drive into Philadelphia at 10PM on a Sunday night, in our quick little Alfa 4C Spider. No muffler. Exhaust at full wail and echoing between the skyscrapers. Top was down. Summer weather was perfect. Stars in the night sky. Racing through Center City where speed enforcement is non-existent. We had the roads nearly to ourselves. We came to a stop at a traffic light when an older gentleman, in a silver BMW 7 series, pulled up along side of us. He said “You guys are like Miami Vice!” and gave us a thumbs up. Memories. That’s what it is all about.
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01-06-2021, 10:33 PM
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This is weird to me. My husband and I have been married for almost 11 years, and he doesn't have to frame things and try to sugar coat things for me to agree/disagree. We both love cars; I don't have to convince him to let me get various cars, nor does he have to convince me... Seems weird to have to "maneuver" to get things in a marriage. YMMV
It’s not a matter of “sugar coat” or “maneuver”. As I said at the onset, everyone’s relationship is different. In our case, it’s a shared adventure.
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SBAD (01-07-2021)
01-06-2021, 11:22 PM
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Instead of a Cayenne, go take a drive in the new Audi RS6.
01-06-2021, 11:22 PM
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This is weird to me. My husband and I have been married for almost 11 years, and he doesn't have to frame things and try to sugar coat things for me to agree/disagree. We both love cars; I don't have to convince him to let me get various cars, nor does he have to convince me... Seems weird to have to "maneuver" to get things in a marriage. YMMV
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01-06-2021, 11:25 PM
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I need a 4 door SUV for daily duties - drove a Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Acura MDX over the years and then when it was time to replace the MDX I reached out to the SA that sold me my Carrera T and he found a base Cayenne that was simply perfect. Best SUV I've ever owned. It's no 911, but it's exceptional in its own right.
cheers!
cheers!
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01-06-2021, 11:59 PM
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Every marriage and relationship is a little different. It also depends upon what kind of car that you’re trying to add.
We’ve been married 26 years. My wife was always tolerant of my automotive and motorcycle toys, but she only really truly started to embrace it about 5 years ago. For her, big part of that are the experiences that we have shared together with the cars. With our kids older now, we do a lot of road tripping and adventures without the kids. When we purchased her a new Mercedes a few years ago, she admitted to me that she really didn’t appreciate cars until she had the opportunity to drive a good one. Truth.
When I wanted to add a little Alfa Romeo 4C two seater to the household, I presented it as a “date car” — something fun where we’d leave the kids at home and just go. I didn’t misrepresent it and that car has fulfilled its mission. As a result, we’ve got amazing stories and memories with that car, which admittedly is a totally impractical toy, but we’re using it right.
So, yeah, it’s a lot easier when your significant other is a participant in the fun. In fact, when I put down my deposit on the 911, she joked that we just bought a car that cost as much as our first house, but she was nearly as excited as me when we picked it up. Now, “Let’s take the Porsche” is a favorite request and yes, those 18 way seats get praise from Mrs Ansinn.
Let’s take your Ferrari F355 want. I would ditch the “weekend car” framing, because that just says you’re going to disappear for cars and coffee or otherwise not be around for the weekends. That Ferrari is a perfect date car. When you go to that great restaurant that you guys love, you do it in the Ferrari. When you meet up with your friends, you drive the Ferrari. Antiquing? Ferrari, because it will naturally limit how much you can take home with you. You’re not buying it for “you” — it’s going to be something that you both get to experience. That’s how I would pitch it. If you need me to hop on a Zoom with you two, let me know.:P
Sidebar: Mrs Ansinn and I once went for a drive into Philadelphia at 10PM on a Sunday night, in our quick little Alfa 4C Spider. No muffler. Exhaust at full wail and echoing between the skyscrapers. Top was down. Summer weather was perfect. Stars in the night sky. Racing through Center City where speed enforcement is non-existent. We had the roads nearly to ourselves. We came to a stop at a traffic light when an older gentleman, in a silver BMW 7 series, pulled up along side of us. He said “You guys are like Miami Vice!” and gave us a thumbs up. Memories. That’s what it is all about.
We’ve been married 26 years. My wife was always tolerant of my automotive and motorcycle toys, but she only really truly started to embrace it about 5 years ago. For her, big part of that are the experiences that we have shared together with the cars. With our kids older now, we do a lot of road tripping and adventures without the kids. When we purchased her a new Mercedes a few years ago, she admitted to me that she really didn’t appreciate cars until she had the opportunity to drive a good one. Truth.
When I wanted to add a little Alfa Romeo 4C two seater to the household, I presented it as a “date car” — something fun where we’d leave the kids at home and just go. I didn’t misrepresent it and that car has fulfilled its mission. As a result, we’ve got amazing stories and memories with that car, which admittedly is a totally impractical toy, but we’re using it right.
So, yeah, it’s a lot easier when your significant other is a participant in the fun. In fact, when I put down my deposit on the 911, she joked that we just bought a car that cost as much as our first house, but she was nearly as excited as me when we picked it up. Now, “Let’s take the Porsche” is a favorite request and yes, those 18 way seats get praise from Mrs Ansinn.
Let’s take your Ferrari F355 want. I would ditch the “weekend car” framing, because that just says you’re going to disappear for cars and coffee or otherwise not be around for the weekends. That Ferrari is a perfect date car. When you go to that great restaurant that you guys love, you do it in the Ferrari. When you meet up with your friends, you drive the Ferrari. Antiquing? Ferrari, because it will naturally limit how much you can take home with you.
You’re not buying it for “you” — it’s going to be something that you both get to experience. That’s how I would pitch it. If you need me to hop on a Zoom with you two, let me know.:PSidebar: Mrs Ansinn and I once went for a drive into Philadelphia at 10PM on a Sunday night, in our quick little Alfa 4C Spider. No muffler. Exhaust at full wail and echoing between the skyscrapers. Top was down. Summer weather was perfect. Stars in the night sky. Racing through Center City where speed enforcement is non-existent. We had the roads nearly to ourselves. We came to a stop at a traffic light when an older gentleman, in a silver BMW 7 series, pulled up along side of us. He said “You guys are like Miami Vice!” and gave us a thumbs up. Memories. That’s what it is all about.
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01-10-2021, 07:19 AM
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. Wife has had 2 Cayenne's and now 2 Q5's so there's always something bigger if we want to take/haul more people/stuff. Plus I have an RS5 Sportback as my daily so when I need more space I use that. Also once the kids learned how to drive I got them each their own used cars in their junior/senior years of HS. If needed they can just meet us there!
Yes you will. Find something cheap that is a good 4 door and easy to maintain and if you don't garage it then fine..that way you can leave it in the driveway as needed and not worry about it. But keep the 911...everytime I've gotten rid of mine I have regretted it! Just saying.
01-10-2021, 09:33 AM
#41
i actually did drive the RS7 as there are not too many RS6 around to drive. I happen to be a huge RS fan from back when i had an RS4 and then an RS5. I liked the RS7 a lot, but coming out of the M5 and into the 911 it is kind of the same. Although fit and finish of the RS7 was way above the M5, so i like that.
again, i think i would regret getting out of the Porsche. Although as i drove the RS7 i was thinking get this and put a deposit down on the 992 GT3, put a lift in the garage, and all good.
again, i think i would regret getting out of the Porsche. Although as i drove the RS7 i was thinking get this and put a deposit down on the 992 GT3, put a lift in the garage, and all good.
01-10-2021, 10:24 AM
#42
i have a '20 992 C4S, which i love, my second C4S. However i am kind of finding that as having only one car the 911 is not fitting in 100% with my needs. I am considering going to a '21 GTS with lightweight package. Anyone else go from 911 to GTS, regret it or happy with decision?
basically four doors and a proper trunk is easier to live with with kids and sports and whatnot, also with a primarily highway commute to work in an industrial area i find that my C4S with sport suspension is a magnet for rocks hitting my windshield ( on my second windshield in 5 months of ownership).
any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
basically four doors and a proper trunk is easier to live with with kids and sports and whatnot, also with a primarily highway commute to work in an industrial area i find that my C4S with sport suspension is a magnet for rocks hitting my windshield ( on my second windshield in 5 months of ownership).
any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I currently got the new cayenne base for the Family, build it the way I wanted it with the sport design pkg, sport chrono, sport exhaust, tow hook, etc etc and definitely happy with it and its only a base. I went for the base because my wife drives it locally to the grocery store and pick up kids from school. If the S came with a V8 like the old Cayenne's then I definitely would have went for the S model, but due to its a 6 cylinder and I drove them both I swear I barely felt a difference in performance and I am also more of a old school single turbo fan. My daily is a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee as im in the field running around all day. I also have a C4S in order which won't be my DD, basically will stay in the garage.
Make the story longer, If it ever comes down to just clean up the driveway and garage and keep 1 car, Im going for the Turbo Cayenne and call it a day.
You had M5's, 911's and looking to get a GTS, if you can squeeze little more go for the TURBO.
01-10-2021, 12:57 PM
#43
Not quite the same as a 992 to new Cayenne GTS, but I had a 997 and wanted a daily driver Porsche, so I added a 958.2 Cayenne GTS. The GTS really is a great vehicle and significantly sportier feel than a Cayenne S (and even Turbo imo). My wife has a Cayenne S and while a great SUV in its own right, it feel more luxury and less sport than the GTS. The GTS gives me about 75-80% of the driving fun that the 997 did. I ended up selling the 997 because I was only driving it 2,000 miles a year and the the GTS was so good. That said, I do miss my 997 and find myself looking for another 911. There's something about them that just can't be replicated in anything else - even something from the same manufacturer. If you do have to have one car to do it all including some light hauling, maybe a trailer now and then, cart the family around and still put a smile on your face, a Cayenne GTS is a very good choice.
08-28-2023, 01:16 PM
#44
yesterday i was torn between a '21 Cayenne Coupe GTS and a low miles nicely optioned C2...the V8 was addicting but already comimg from 2 Macans..i went home with the base 911...couldn't be happier!!😊
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08-29-2023, 04:15 AM
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Since you're asking for opinions, here's mine. I don't see the point in having an SUV that handles and accelerates like a sports car. I would rather have a Chevy Tahoe over anything from the Germans. Cayennes are a gigantic waste of money. At least with the 911, even though they're grossly overpriced, you're getting something that's not offered by any other manufacturer
