Steve 96C4S

I hate to say it, but I'll probably be replacing both my 993 and BMW with this at some point in the next year or 2 or 3. It is what it is...

AOW162435

I thought those things were way up there?


Andreas

justin993

LOL, replace 993 with something in comp price range?

Steve 96C4S

Nah... a 2007 is down to as little as $32k asking price, now. They're a couple grand more with the Mark Levinson 19 speaker system vs the standard premium one.

2007 LS 460 52k mi, $32,785
4 door, Sedan, AUTO 8SPD, 4.6L V8, Stock# 54530.
Dealer: MajorWorld.com (Long Island City, NY ~ 210 mi. away)

I realize this is lame to most of you but we have our reasons...


Features: Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, Rear Wheel Drive, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Full Size Spare Tire, Aluminum Wheels, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 4-Wheel ABS, Brake Assist, Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof, Sun/Moon Roof, Sunroof Sunshield, Auto-On Headlights, Hid Headlights, Auto-Off Headlights, Fog Lamps, Heated Mirrors, Power Driver Mirror, Power Passenger Mirror, Heated Exterior Driver Mirror, Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror, Mirror Memory, Power Folding Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensing Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Bucket Seats, Heated Driver Seat, Heated Passenger Seat, Driver Lumbar, Passenger Lumbar, Seat Memory, Front Floor Mats, Rear Floor Mats, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Controls, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Power Door Locks, Keyless Entry, Vehicle Anti-Theft System, Keyless Start, Universal Garage Door Opener, Remote Trunk Release, Climate Control, Dual Zone A/C, Rear Defrost, AM/FM Stereo, CD Changer, CD Player, Premium Sound System, Auxiliary Audio Input, Woodgrain Interior Trim, Electrochromic Rearview Mirror, Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Front Reading Lamps, Rear Reading Lamps, Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch, Rear Head Air Bag, Emergency Trunk Release
Standard Equipment: Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27, Memorized Settings Including Door Mirror(S), Memorized Settings Including Steering Wheel, Memorized Settings For 3 Drivers, Driver Seat Memory, Remote Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, 4-Wheel ABS Brakes, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, 1st And 2nd Row Curtain Head Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Express Open/Close Glass Sunroof, Audio System Security, Digital Audio Input, Dvd-Audio, In-Dash 6-Disc CD Player, Mp3 Player, Radio Data System, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Surround Audio, Total Number Of Speakers: 10, Braking Assist, ABS And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Privacy Glass: Light, Silver Alloy Rims, Wheel Diameter: 18, Wheel Width: 7.5, Driver And Passenger Knee Airbags, Front Fog/Driving Lights, Leather/Genuine Wood Steering Wheel Trim, Leather/Genuine Wood Shift **** Trim, Genuine Wood/Metal-Look Dash Trim, Genuine Wood Door Trim, Genuine Wood Center Console Trim, Video Monitor Location: Front, Trip Computer, External Temperature Display, Tachometer, Auxilliary Transmission Cooler, Electrochromatic Auto-Dimming Mirrors, Power Remote W/Tilt Down Driver Mirror Adjustment, Heated Driver Mirror, Heated Passenger Mirror, Electrochromatic Rearview Mirror, Power Remote W/Tilt Down Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Power Retractable Mirrors, Rear Seat Vanity Mirrors, Dual Reverse Tilt Mirrors, Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Compass, Daytime Running Lights, Heated Windshield Washer Jets, Wiper Park, Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback, Remote Window Operation, Audio Controls On Steering Wheel, Power Remote Trunk Release, Front And Rear Reading Lights, Anti-Theft Alarm System, Leather Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Rear Bench, Rear Seats Center Armrest With Pass-Thru, Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel, Electric Power Steering, Suspension Class: Regular, Interior Air Filtration, 4 Door

goofballdeluxe

Or ditch the Rolex Daytona; that thing should bring in some cash...

95 C4 993

I will always own a big honking SUV but my next one will be a gas guzzling hybrid. Escalade ESV, Yukon or whatever big honking SUV that gets 20mpg on a good day in a few years.

I will own an American muscle car at some point--I like old Corvettes.

shadow993

you will go to sleep in that car and in 5 years it will be worth 8k.

NC TRACKRAT

I'd just go find another one. Like the saying goes..."There is no substitute".

vjd3

I must be getting old, because when my wife was car shopping, we took out an 06 SL500, and that felt pretty good to me. (She bought a CLK500 instead.)

I was flirting with an F355 a few months ago; hanging out in that forum on ferrarichat was enough to cure me of that infatuation. Tale after tale of "I heard a whining noise" or a "drain plug full of shavings" and the $15,000 repair bills that followed. Scared me straight. Not because I couldn't afford a $15k repair but because it's kinda ridiculous to be pouring $15k into a $60k car every few years. They talk about "normal" issues like cracked manifolds, bad cats, even engine fires caused by a fuel line designed to be right next to a sharp hose clamp like it's all part of the Ferrari experience.

Yikes.

We really have it easy in a 993, comparatively.

1pcarnut

If the money had to be the same or similar my list in preference:

965
72 or 73 long hood
Cayman

But in reality, I feel like I've got my dream car all things considered.

Canyon56

Yikes, I've never seen the inside of a Lexus before. Is that a wooden cutting board in the console? Why is it orange?

Reddy Kilowatt

Oh no.



Let's not start hassling Steve again. We don't have to buy into his world view... because it's his world view.

Canyon56

I agree. And no hassling intended on my end. I seriously have never seen the inside of a Lexus (let alone drive one.) I was honestly surprised by the layout (the first thing that came to mind was that chunk of wood; and it looks orange.)

No doubt they are super reliable cars with all the necessary daily commuting goodies. But there's something about the interior layout that's certainly different than most makes(?) Or maybe just because I'm unfamiliar with it.....

csertich

Steve-when you're ready, maybe look around for a cpo'd M5 that's 3 or 4 years old or so....
Just a thought. What a great family cruiser!
chuck

Reddy Kilowatt

Or even just a 540i or whatever the new high end 5 is.