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If the final pricing does, indeed, come in around 130K it's going to make the 997S very hard to justufy IMO.
Why is that? Unless you think that $40K is not a big difference.
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Originally Posted by OCBen
The rear is fugly too. ... I have to agree, the 996 turbo looks much, much better than this sad attempt at styling. ... It won't look as bad on a black car where most of the ugly features will be subdued.
I dunno, it's just a dissapointment.
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Originally Posted by texas911
Why is that? Unless you think that $40K is not a big difference.
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I'm not feeling the love with the Boxster style rake intakes... really makes it look cheap. It's hard to drop $150K for a car (you know it will be there by the time you add options) and then have to go aftermarket to change the looks... very disappointing.
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If they build it .... will they buy it?
What if....
Just wondering if too much success could possibly lead a company to believe that nothing that they will ever roll out their assembly line, that wears their venerable badge, that carries their proud heritage could ever fail to be a success?
What if this 997 Turbo is the Edsel of styling for Porsche? What if this is the end of a long string of victories in a row?
If the 997 Turbo falls flat on its face against the competition, expect a major cosmetic redesign the following year. Did they not focus group this design??? If so, it probably wasn’t a sample group of their major market.
Just wondering if too much success could possibly lead a company to believe that nothing that they will ever roll out their assembly line, that wears their venerable badge, that carries their proud heritage could ever fail to be a success?
What if this 997 Turbo is the Edsel of styling for Porsche? What if this is the end of a long string of victories in a row?
If the 997 Turbo falls flat on its face against the competition, expect a major cosmetic redesign the following year. Did they not focus group this design??? If so, it probably wasn’t a sample group of their major market.
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Originally Posted by OCBen
... I have to agree, the 996 turbo looks much, much better than this sad attempt at styling. ...
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Thanks for the post. Most informative. I'm conflicted over going for the 997tt or a used 996tt. All the '05s are sold apparently. My dealer told me they think the new Turbo will put out about 450 hp, with an X50 option available a little later for 500 hp. Not the same as what C & D says. Guess we'll have to wait for awhile to get more official info. Thanks again.
Ken
Thanks for the post. Most informative. I'm conflicted over going for the 997tt or a used 996tt. All the '05s are sold apparently. My dealer told me they think the new Turbo will put out about 450 hp, with an X50 option available a little later for 500 hp. Not the same as what C & D says. Guess we'll have to wait for awhile to get more official info. Thanks again.
Ken
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Originally Posted by Ken89911T
Coochas
Thanks for the post. Most informative. I'm conflicted over going for the 997tt or a used 996tt. All the '05s are sold apparently. My dealer told me they think the new Turbo will put out about 450 hp, with an X50 option available a little later for 500 hp. Not the same as what C & D says. Guess we'll have to wait for awhile to get more official info. Thanks again.
Ken
Thanks for the post. Most informative. I'm conflicted over going for the 997tt or a used 996tt. All the '05s are sold apparently. My dealer told me they think the new Turbo will put out about 450 hp, with an X50 option available a little later for 500 hp. Not the same as what C & D says. Guess we'll have to wait for awhile to get more official info. Thanks again.
Ken
I'd get a 996 turbo S with the PCCB. The fact is, this car looks horrible, and with the fact that the 996 will be lightly used and will have taken a hit on values, and the fact that you'll have your pick of options, and that you already have an extensive aftermarket for the car.... It looks to be a much more attractive vehicle.
Again it comes down to styling
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If the rumors are true that Porsche Marketing frequents this forum, then maybe someone there will take note and heed.
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Originally Posted by OCBen
If the rumors are true that Porsche Marketing frequents this forum, then maybe someone there will take note and heed.
Hehhhh Lowww Ohhh??? ... IS THIS THING ON??? ...
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Originally Posted by boolala
If the final pricing does, indeed, come in around 130K it's going to make the 997S very hard to justufy IMO.
With the base price of my 997S being 80K and that it looks cleaner than the TT and that its performance is so amazing, I found the TT very hard to justify...