Just ordered a Turbo-Cab X50!
08-22-2003 | 10:13 AM
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Just ordered a Turbo-Cab X50!
Hi All,
I'm new to this site, although not new to Porsche. I used to have a 993 Turbo a few years ago. I just ordered a new Turbo cab with the X50 option, ceramic brakes and I hope the Aerokit. Not yet sure if it's available. Also not sure of color choices, but since it won't come til March, I have time to contemplate.
This is a highly entertaining and informative site and I've read most of the threads available. Looking forward to being here.
David
I'm new to this site, although not new to Porsche. I used to have a 993 Turbo a few years ago. I just ordered a new Turbo cab with the X50 option, ceramic brakes and I hope the Aerokit. Not yet sure if it's available. Also not sure of color choices, but since it won't come til March, I have time to contemplate.
This is a highly entertaining and informative site and I've read most of the threads available. Looking forward to being here.
David
08-22-2003 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Just ordered a Turbo-Cab X50!
Originally posted by David Shapiro
Hi All,
I'm new to this site, although not new to Porsche. I used to have a 993 Turbo a few years ago. I just ordered a new Turbo cab with the X50 option, ceramic brakes and I hope the Aerokit. Not yet sure if it's available. Also not sure of color choices, but since it won't come til March, I have time to contemplate.
This is a highly entertaining and informative site and I've read most of the threads available. Looking forward to being here.
David
Hi All,
I'm new to this site, although not new to Porsche. I used to have a 993 Turbo a few years ago. I just ordered a new Turbo cab with the X50 option, ceramic brakes and I hope the Aerokit. Not yet sure if it's available. Also not sure of color choices, but since it won't come til March, I have time to contemplate.
This is a highly entertaining and informative site and I've read most of the threads available. Looking forward to being here.
David
I thought the X50 package was not available on the turbo cab.
-Lou
08-23-2003 | 05:56 PM
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Originally posted by Nick
Are you aware the X50 option which costs $18,000 adds no value to the car on resale? It will be priced no different than a TT Cab. without that option.
Are you aware the X50 option which costs $18,000 adds no value to the car on resale? It will be priced no different than a TT Cab. without that option.
That is not true at all!!!! I belive that an X 50 car does have a higher value used than a non X50. While it will not be 18,000 it may be 5 to 10 thousand dollars. I have seen cars with the X50 package bring much more in resale.
P.S. I would never order the X 50 package, I would use the money for aftermarket mods. But I understand why people do order it.
08-23-2003 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by Nick
Are you aware the X50 option which costs $18,000 adds no value to the car on resale? It will be priced no different than a TT Cab. without that option.
Are you aware the X50 option which costs $18,000 adds no value to the car on resale? It will be priced no different than a TT Cab. without that option.
Why does that matter? Do you buy your cars for you to enjoy, or for the next owner?
Greg A
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08-23-2003 | 07:00 PM
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Greg I do not believe I can enjoy a car if I knew paying an additional $18,000 would bring little or nothing in return. It would be like paying $18000 for a very special paint job which completely fades in two or three years. It is a question of value, financial responsibility and peace of mind.
Different strokes......
I thought he should at least be aware of it.
Different strokes......
I thought he should at least be aware of it.
08-23-2003 | 07:02 PM
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Originally posted by CAPTLST
Nick
That is not true at all!!!! I belive that an X 50 car does have a higher value used than a non X50. While it will not be 18,000 it may be 5 to 10 thousand dollars. I have seen cars with the X50 package bring much more in resale.
P.S. I would never order the X 50 package, I would use the money for aftermarket mods. But I understand why people do order it.
Nick
That is not true at all!!!! I belive that an X 50 car does have a higher value used than a non X50. While it will not be 18,000 it may be 5 to 10 thousand dollars. I have seen cars with the X50 package bring much more in resale.
P.S. I would never order the X 50 package, I would use the money for aftermarket mods. But I understand why people do order it.
-Lou
08-25-2003 | 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by msindi
Base on a cab is 128 and PCCB is an 8K option....
Base on a cab is 128 and PCCB is an 8K option....
Is this the typical Porsche price gouge for popular options or is it really worth $8k do you think? I wonder if you bought the ceramic brakes aftermarket if they would be 1/2 price.-Lou
08-25-2003 | 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by msindi
Aftermarket the PCCB would cost upwards of 12K!! This is one option where it is really better to get it from Porsche as they give you a huge credit for the big reds...
Aftermarket the PCCB would cost upwards of 12K!! This is one option where it is really better to get it from Porsche as they give you a huge credit for the big reds...
-Lou
08-25-2003 | 05:51 PM
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I've actually changed my order to delete the X50 kit and keep the ceramic brakes. At some point it will be off to Evo or Imagine for tweaking. It isn't known yet whether the Aerokit will be offered.
David
David