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Old 05-14-2022, 04:51 PM
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You have $175k to spend on a weekend toy P car - used or new. What are you buying and why?
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emira would be a good choice for me
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It really depends upon what your first and second cars are.
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Jeep Wagoneer and Tesla Model Y
Old 05-14-2022, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PBoxS986
Jeep Wagoneer and Tesla Model Y
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991.2 GT3 or TTS. No explanation necessary.
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This is kind of my situation, except the Wagoneer is a Macan and the Model Y is a Taycan.

My short list included Lotus Elise (had one in ‘05 and loved it), Lotus Emira, Boxster GTS 4, 718 Spyder, 911 S Cab, Taycan Turbo.

I’m probably one of the few people who cross-shopped an Elise with a Taycan. But there you go.

I decided I really wanted a manual and a cab, so it narrowed my options.

I went to PEC ATL to do sessions in a Boxster S and 911 S to see which I preferred. The 911 was a clear winner. I also like the updated 992 interior compared to the 718.

I’m ultimately going with a 911 GTS Cab. When I was looking at the S, I was putting most of the GTS options on anyway, so I fell into the group of people where the GTS makes the most sense. I also want the option to put the kids in the back if I had to. But, I’m also going to drive it more than just weekend car.
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Geez.
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I would get an Audi R8 Performance RWD
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I have Chevy Tahoe and a Model Y - with 992 Targa 4s on the way as the third.

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718 Spyder, 991.2 GT3 or 991.2 TTS or 992 GTS

All depends on what you want, Coupe or Vert and NA or Turbo and MT vs PDK.

What are your other two cars?
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Originally Posted by PBoxS986
Jeep Wagoneer and Tesla Model Y
Two SUVs? 🤔

Given that you’re posting in this forum, might I suggest a 992 Porsche 911 — a well equipped Carrera S or a lightly spec’d GTS.

You might consider a 911 cabriolet if you live somewhere warm enough for top down weather.

If you’ve never owned a sports car before, you might want to start with a Miata or Toyota 86 before throwing down 911 money.
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My third car is 991.1 C2S cab but looking to upgrade.
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Originally Posted by PBoxS986
My third car is 991.1 C2S cab but looking to upgrade.
Then, get something completely different. You would be well served by a used Italian sports car. V10 Lamborghini is a good place to park money.
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I'd start by selling cars 1 and 2 and then just get 3 different 911s...
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