When it rains, it pours - replacing the PDK
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Yeah as of right now still thinking of selling it, but maybe ill have a change of heart once im sitting behind the wheel of it. It is going to be 100% sorted at this point, but im just emotionally detached from it at the moment.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
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Yeah as of right now still thinking of selling it, but maybe ill have a change of heart once im sitting behind the wheel of it. It is going to be 100% sorted at this point, but im just emotionally detached from it at the moment.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
How much would any of those cost? I bet the TT-RS may be service-prone.
One of my employees said something to me that made sense. Why not get a Honda S2000 and drive the stink out of it. Had I bought the Acura NSX I almost bought in 2000, I'd be way ahead of the curve today after losing hundreds of thousands on exotics.
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Yeah, I’d be thinking Japanese to keep the possibility of major repairs/problems to a minimum.
So that begs the question: is the Supra going to require a lot of maintenance like a German car would, or will it live up to its name and reputation of a Toyota?
Granted, Toyota and Porsche are actually pretty much tied for reliability, but not for repairs/maintenance. That win goes to Toyota.
So that begs the question: is the Supra going to require a lot of maintenance like a German car would, or will it live up to its name and reputation of a Toyota?
Granted, Toyota and Porsche are actually pretty much tied for reliability, but not for repairs/maintenance. That win goes to Toyota.
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i am stuck waiting here for my wife’s car. Ask me anything about the Supra.
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imho there is no comparison here. from a design standpoint the toyotas are alot less complex and some of there engine designs are used for about 15 years (i.e the 3.5L v6 that's used in a multitude of lexus/toyota products). they keep tweaking them refining them over time. the engines run relatively cool, and their cooling systems imo are more then enough to ensure minimal heat related internal issues developing over time. not to mention they aren't made with the purpose of squeezing every bit of high performance out of their engines/transmissions.
i am always scratching my head when I read that porsche has stellar reliability from certain magazines and advertising firms that do the ratings - i dont have to even look further then my own friends dealing with headaches with their next to new Porsches.
not sure about the supra, as it's a joint venture with bmw. anyone know where the car is actually made?
i am always scratching my head when I read that porsche has stellar reliability from certain magazines and advertising firms that do the ratings - i dont have to even look further then my own friends dealing with headaches with their next to new Porsches.
not sure about the supra, as it's a joint venture with bmw. anyone know where the car is actually made?
Yeah, I’d be thinking Japanese to keep the possibility of major repairs/problems to a minimum.
So that begs the question: is the Supra going to require a lot of maintenance like a German car would, or will it live up to its name and reputation of a Toyota?
Granted, Toyota and Porsche are actually pretty much tied for reliability, but not for repairs/maintenance. That win goes to Toyota.
So that begs the question: is the Supra going to require a lot of maintenance like a German car would, or will it live up to its name and reputation of a Toyota?
Granted, Toyota and Porsche are actually pretty much tied for reliability, but not for repairs/maintenance. That win goes to Toyota.
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Bronz....just step away from the cars for a while....I think it's time for a honda scooter and a giant helmet.
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Of course. It's NOTHING Toyota. Yes, the interior and bits are Toyota, and they tweaked the chassis, but it's a BMW at the end of the day....for good or bad. You want Japanese or Korean dependability, they have to be made there. And I would not count Nissan in that group anymore. My good friend just lemon-lawed her Infinity.
I think that waiting six months may help with the pain of what happened. When I lost the PDK on my 2015 GTS w/ 10k miles I was SO mad....especially at how Porsche and the dealer handled it. You guys saw my posts. I busted a nut. Now I'm la-de-da. In love again. That's how the brain protects us.
I shudder to say this, but a WRX looks like a ton-o-fun. And they don't seem to depreciate much AT ALL. The problem is you may have to wear a baseball cap backwards and adapt a Folgers coffee can as an exhaust
Another choice...and I mentioned this in another forum....the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. You can get a $79k 2017 buyback w/ 8,000 miles and factory warranty for $42k. Get 3 more years of warranty for a total of 4 years for $2060. I'd buy a lemon law in a second IF I knew why it was bought back. Most of them were because at launch they could not figure out a software problem, now solved. SUPER dependable due to a Ferrari-designed engine and the amazingly dependable, bulletproof, and fast ZF 8HP transmission. THRILLING. It held the Nurburgring record for sedans until the $250k Jag beat it.
But as I said, the pain seemed to go away for me. Hope it does for you.
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I’m not one to put too much stake into these ‘studies,’ any more than studies that show coffee is good for you, then bad for you, then good for you, etc.
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Kinda.
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I’m not one to put too much stake into these ‘studies,’ any more than studies that show coffee is good for you, then bad for you, then good for you, etc.
https://www.businessinsider.com/most...content=topbar
I’m not one to put too much stake into these ‘studies,’ any more than studies that show coffee is good for you, then bad for you, then good for you, etc.
Porsche 911's are weekend cars the vast majority of the time. Average maybe 3k miles a year while other cars get at least 4 times the use. I wouldn't trust that study for a moment. They also list the Mini Cooper as most dependable in its class but every owner knows they fall apart. The other thing is Porsche owners often time give Porsche a pass they sometimes don't deserve because they are so in love with them. Like a bat-**** crazy girlfriend that's super hot. The proof is in the forums....especially in the "Sticky" section.
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Yeah as of right now still thinking of selling it, but maybe ill have a change of heart once im sitting behind the wheel of it. It is going to be 100% sorted at this point, but im just emotionally detached from it at the moment.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
If i sell it and decide to buy another sports car it might be one of the following: Audi TT-RS, new Toyota Supra or the new Corvette. However if decide with the latter two i might wait for another year, wouldnt really want to buy a first year of a completely new models. These are the couple of models that come to mind as of right but havent really been thinking much about it.
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BEFORE you sell it PLEASE drive the FFFFFF out of it. At least one time. After break-in of course. By reputation, Raby’s 4.0s are invincible, am I right? Take it on the Tail of The Dragon or to a track day and just tear up some asphalt.