Help me buy my first 911
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Help me buy my first 911
Please share any and all thoughts on this 911 base for sale in the Minneapolis area. I’m located in Chicago.
Started out looking at Cayenne’s but didn’t feel like it was something I was truly passionate about.
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/details/porsche-911-carrera-new-7LXR4L?condition=new&model=911&position=60137%2C41.853696%2C-88.0607565%2C-1&order=closest&page=2
Looking for a base model in Chalk if possible. This one seems to have a lot of great options, don’t really care about the leather package. Should I? Cost is a factor for me so 150 seems like it’s on the high side for a base. Is a discount even worth broaching with the dealer?
What else should I be thinking about?
Thank you in advance!
Started out looking at Cayenne’s but didn’t feel like it was something I was truly passionate about.
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/details/porsche-911-carrera-new-7LXR4L?condition=new&model=911&position=60137%2C41.853696%2C-88.0607565%2C-1&order=closest&page=2
Looking for a base model in Chalk if possible. This one seems to have a lot of great options, don’t really care about the leather package. Should I? Cost is a factor for me so 150 seems like it’s on the high side for a base. Is a discount even worth broaching with the dealer?
What else should I be thinking about?
Thank you in advance!
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seems a bit pricey to me, it does not have anything unusual optioned like the burmeister, or rear axel steering, it's not an unusual color and it does not have the full leather interior. for under 150k you could get a nice used GT3, or lightly used Turbo, that would have more performance options standard, bigger brakes, more HP ect., you could also look into a 992 cpo that has more options for a lower cost point
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Need more info, what's your mission for this car, daily driver? Weekend toy? Track car? Base makes a great daily driver, this is a heavily spec'd Base, there is nothing wrong with, I did it myself. It's definitely a customer-built car, a dealer would not spec a base this way as it cuts too much into S territory. They're asking for MSRP, that's perfectly reasonable in today's market. You might even get a couple thousand off with negotiation but I would consider MSRP to be fair.l
Seems like a nice build if you are the type of person that won't have S envy in 6 months. Seems built like a nice daily driver, but be warned no matter how many options these aren't luxury cars. Also you do have leather according to the Window sticker. It's not extended leather which is very rare in a Base.
As for suggestions that you could get a GT3 or a Turbo for $150k, not even close unless you go high miles and old, certainly not a 991 or 992.
Seems like a nice build if you are the type of person that won't have S envy in 6 months. Seems built like a nice daily driver, but be warned no matter how many options these aren't luxury cars. Also you do have leather according to the Window sticker. It's not extended leather which is very rare in a Base.
As for suggestions that you could get a GT3 or a Turbo for $150k, not even close unless you go high miles and old, certainly not a 991 or 992.
Last edited by remington; Jul 2, 2024 at 01:08 AM.
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Thats a little pricey, but it's also well equipped.
If you build a 2025 on the configurator, the same base 992.2 is only a thousand dollars more than this one.
.2's offer bigger turbos, bigger brakes, revised bumpers, better headlights and improved intake breathing.... I'd take these features for a thousand dollars more!
You can save about $8K if you pick a grey or silver metallic paint, standard Carrera wheels and standard interior.
If you build a 2025 on the configurator, the same base 992.2 is only a thousand dollars more than this one.
.2's offer bigger turbos, bigger brakes, revised bumpers, better headlights and improved intake breathing.... I'd take these features for a thousand dollars more!
You can save about $8K if you pick a grey or silver metallic paint, standard Carrera wheels and standard interior.
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Mostly a weekend toy type situation. Won’t be visiting a track either. Just want something really fun to drive that I can get on once in a while and feel confident behind the wheel through some aggressive turns.
is the 5k for leather a worthy option?
I thought the base price on a .2 went up significantly. How would it only be $1k more?
is the 5k for leather a worthy option?
I thought the base price on a .2 went up significantly. How would it only be $1k more?
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This is the build code...
PSIY4AK6
Plug it into the configurator... Model Overview 911 | Porsche Car Configurator
.2's to .1's are not exactly a apples-to-apples comparison due to some options changing, but I believe the .2 option package surpasses the .1 if you are looking for a base model.
The .2 base price increased by about $6K. I believe the .2 standard upgrades over the .1 are well over that price individually.
Interior only come leather of partial leather. If you can live with rubber door tops and dash...that's a savings of around $4K. Best thing to do is to go down to your dealer and touch and feel...some can live without full leather and some can't.
PSIY4AK6
Plug it into the configurator... Model Overview 911 | Porsche Car Configurator
.2's to .1's are not exactly a apples-to-apples comparison due to some options changing, but I believe the .2 option package surpasses the .1 if you are looking for a base model.
The .2 base price increased by about $6K. I believe the .2 standard upgrades over the .1 are well over that price individually.
Interior only come leather of partial leather. If you can live with rubber door tops and dash...that's a savings of around $4K. Best thing to do is to go down to your dealer and touch and feel...some can live without full leather and some can't.
Last edited by sk911; Jul 2, 2024 at 01:41 AM.
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Before getting too attached to that chalk car, have you checked with the dealer to see if it is indeed available for purchase? I noticed your link is to the Porsche Finder and images there are configurator renders so quite possible that car is not even at the dealer yet and could be a customers order. It’s not on Porsche Mpls website either so may want to give them a call and see.
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Burning Brakes
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Mostly a weekend toy type situation. Won’t be visiting a track either. Just want something really fun to drive that I can get on once in a while and feel confident behind the wheel through some aggressive turns.
is the 5k for leather a worthy option?
I thought the base price on a .2 went up significantly. How would it only be $1k more?
is the 5k for leather a worthy option?
I thought the base price on a .2 went up significantly. How would it only be $1k more?
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Please share any and all thoughts on this 911 base for sale in the Minneapolis area. I’m located in Chicago.
Started out looking at Cayenne’s but didn’t feel like it was something I was truly passionate about.
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...closest&page=2
Looking for a base model in Chalk if possible. This one seems to have a lot of great options, don’t really care about the leather package. Should I? Cost is a factor for me so 150 seems like it’s on the high side for a base. Is a discount even worth broaching with the dealer?
What else should I be thinking about?
Thank you in advance!
Started out looking at Cayenne’s but didn’t feel like it was something I was truly passionate about.
https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...closest&page=2
Looking for a base model in Chalk if possible. This one seems to have a lot of great options, don’t really care about the leather package. Should I? Cost is a factor for me so 150 seems like it’s on the high side for a base. Is a discount even worth broaching with the dealer?
What else should I be thinking about?
Thank you in advance!
Last edited by yrralis1; Jul 2, 2024 at 03:31 AM.
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Everyone is different but I would suggest looking at a Boxster Spyder/GT4 for your purposes. A 981 generation of those would be half the price of this base 911 and a more special experience (and I say that as a proud base 911 owner). The 911 really excels at being the proverbial Swiss Army knife, doing everything from commuting to kid hauling to canyon driving to track days, but never really feeling crazy or special until you get to the GT3 level and beyond. It’s too buttoned down and competent in its modern form for that. A weekend toy shouldn’t make a good commuter, and vice versa.
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There are 2 things that would bug me in that configuration:
*Matrix lights are not fully effective in the US so it is a waste of money
*No full leather interior so you get the same rubber dash as my 25K Honda.
*Matrix lights are not fully effective in the US so it is a waste of money
*No full leather interior so you get the same rubber dash as my 25K Honda.
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Thanks for the insight. What is the $4k leather option on the winder sticker? The finder also describes leather on most of the surfaces.
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For the .1 in post in post #1 and .2 in post #6...both have full leather...
Leather Interior in Black
Includes in Smooth-Finish Leather:- Front seats
- Rear seats (when the optional rear seats are selected)
- Steering wheel rim
- Steering wheel airbag module
- Door panel armrests
- Center console lid
- Upper section of the dashboard
- Lower section of the dashboard
- Glove compartment
- Center tunnel knee pads
- Upper section of the door panels
- Center section of the door panels
- Rear side panels
Last edited by sk911; Jul 2, 2024 at 12:20 PM. Reason: f
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Everyone is different but I would suggest looking at a Boxster Spyder/GT4 for your purposes. A 981 generation of those would be half the price of this base 911 and a more special experience (and I say that as a proud base 911 owner). The 911 really excels at being the proverbial Swiss Army knife, doing everything from commuting to kid hauling to canyon driving to track days, but never really feeling crazy or special until you get to the GT3 level and beyond. It’s too buttoned down and competent in its modern form for that. A weekend toy shouldn’t make a good commuter, and vice versa.