Oscypek

what do you guys think are some alternatives to a brand new 911 if you were in the market. i was thinking the new aston martin amv8. its a hell of a lot better looking (it should be its an aston) but also more expensive (starts at 110k i beleive) and a bit slower.

discoganya

With the way Ford is doing, I would'nt be surprised if Aston Martin is non existent in a few years. There is lots of news that the Premier Automotive Group (Land Rover, Aston Martin, Volvo and Jaguar) might axe one of their brands.

I would not be comfortable buying such a car. Why try catching a falling knife?

smankow

Maserati Gran Sport.

Saw one at the Glen a few weeks ago and it's a great looking machine. Plus, this one was a convertible, too.


I still like my 996, though

lowside67

yech, i disagree entirely. i find the styling on modern maseratis to range from uninspired to downright awkward. i think from most angles the aston is a beautiful car, and i love the exclusivity of the aston versus the more common porsche, but i suspect at the end of the day there would be a C2S in my garage.

Wellardmac

There is no substitute.

nsang

Tesla Roadster... 100% electric, 0-60 mph in 4 secs, 250 miles per charge.. will set you back $110K...

http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php?js_enabled=1

arr0gant

I will take a DB9 OVER a 911 Turbo.
I WILL take an M5 OVER a 911 and an M6 OVER a 911 S/C4S...

...not sure about the C4S. I think I would take it over the M6. ****, I don't know. maybe I'd take the any 911 over any BMW. I guess it depends on what day it is.

Never mind, I'll take P-car over ANYTHING!!

Sids911

Their FAQ has a question "Can I trade in my porsche?" with the answer as "No".

Sid

newport996

You got that right....if you want RELIABLE supercar performance...Porsche is the only way to go...I LOVE the way the Aston looks, but I have seen too many oin the back of tow trucks with paper plates and angry owners.....They have horrible reliability....

arr0gant

But...Vincent Chase and the boys drive one!! I wann be them!

Oscypek

the reliabilty would be the only thing holding me back from the aston. so in the end i would just get a new porsche

Oscypek

but everytime i would see the aston i would just smile and think son of a b**** thats a gorgous car

nick49

There are at least two types of people here in regard to Porsche ownwership.

1) There are the Porschephiles that are excited with most all Porsches, love the history, the somewhat quirky engineering as to hanging the motor behind the rear axle on the 911s and 356s. And most everything associated with the Porsche mistique and marque.

2) Then there are the owners that really don't know that much about the car but like it because it makes a statement that the owner must be somewhat affluant. These owners would be just as happy with an expensive model BMW, MB, Ferrari or any other car that reflects current outward appearances of excess.

I know both types and nothing is wrong with either, so the answers you get here may depend upon the type of owner.

LiveNupe

My second choice would be a slightly used 911 and my 3rd choice would be a moderately used 911. Last choice???? A beat-up and abused 911.

arr0gant

Don't forget. In that little black & white world we live in, sometimes a little grey seeps through. I AM that gray. I own the car for a certain mixture of the 2. I LOVE the heritage. Otherwise, I would have bought a Cayman. I LOVE the 911 becuase of how it looks, as well as performs. That look can be traced back so far, so I can look at that car in my driveway, I realize, I am now part of that lineage. That feels good!!

I also LOVE what it says @ me as a person. Someone who has class, style and taste.

So you see, I am black and white all mixed up into grey!!