Should I trade my 2006 Carrera S for a 2007 Audi S8?
12-30-2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 996toomey
Get the S8 for now. Build some more garages and pick up a used 997 GT3 in a year or two.
12-30-2006, 09:59 PM
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Good luck with your decision. We are in this forum because we love Porsches. So I think you will regret every single day without a Porsche 911 if money is not the issue here. My humble suggestion, get the S8 (nice, beautiful car) and keep the 911. I am sure there has to be a way with the garage.
Good luck with your decision. We are in this forum because we love Porsches. So I think you will regret every single day without a Porsche 911 if money is not the issue here. My humble suggestion, get the S8 (nice, beautiful car) and keep the 911. I am sure there has to be a way with the garage.
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12-30-2006, 10:05 PM
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Audis are very cool cars for sure... if it was me, for the $$ you are talking about I would own an Audi RS4 and keep the 997S.... the RS4 is a lot smaller, but still will seat 4 ocassionally and also looks sportier I think, will be rarer than the S8, but very close in performance, it is a beast.... that way, you keep your sportscar and have a super fast somewhat rare Audi 4-door in the garage...
12-30-2006, 10:08 PM
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Yup, no way I'd trade a 911 for an S8! Sure it has 500hp, but it's still a 'nice sedan' no iconic sports car for sure! Sure it has gob loads of power and will handle quite well, no way in hell I'd trade!
That's just me, every one has their own opinions and different strokes for different folks.
That's just me, every one has their own opinions and different strokes for different folks.
12-30-2006, 11:05 PM
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I had a S4 Cab before buying my 997S. I made the switch because I wanted a real sports car and I did not need three cars with AWD (also have a Range Rover and a Land Cruiser). The S4 is not the same car as the new S8, the S8 is likely faster in a straight line. The huge difference between the Audi and the P car for me is weight and handling. My S4 tended to plow on tight fast turns, on those same turns my Porsche rides like its on rails, no body roll and I can take them at a much faster speed. You should also think about whether you need or want two AWD cars. Does Audi still offer 4 yr / 50K coverage on the S8? I know they recently dropped it on their other cars.
12-31-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Arnzo
I had a S4 Cab before buying my 997S. I made the switch because I wanted a real sports car and I did not need three cars with AWD (also have a Range Rover and a Land Cruiser). The S4 is not the same car as the new S8, the S8 is likely faster in a straight line. The huge difference between the Audi and the P car for me is weight and handling. My S4 tended to plow on tight fast turns, on those same turns my Porsche rides like its on rails, no body roll and I can take them at a much faster speed. You should also think about whether you need or want two AWD cars. Does Audi still offer 4 yr / 50K coverage on the S8? I know they recently dropped it on their other cars.
12-31-2006, 09:50 AM
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just flip a coin..you can always get another porsche..i traded my porsche for a bmw,and 11 months later i had another porsche..i think the s8 is amazing.you will love it,BUT after the newness goes away,you WILL miss the porsche..there is no substitute..good luck..you can always get another porsche..these decisions are all temporary..j
12-31-2006, 10:06 AM
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You're in Florida, right?....snow is not an issue. I would get the S8 and pick which car stays outside at night...cover it when not in use and be done with it. I have an 8L also,(shoulda waited for the S8) but I would not sacrifice my 911 if I were you, you will miss it like a junkie misses crack
12-31-2006, 10:15 AM
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I always want to have a Porsche in the garage, but I have to say that the S8 is one beautiful package. The looks, the engine, the comfort and features are phenomenal.
I recently picked up an '05 A6 as a winter car. My first Audi sedan after 6 BMWs. The interior quality and features are really nice. The thing is roomy, and even gets decent gas mileage (3.2 version).
Considering the improvements coming soon in the 997, maybe you should buy the S8 now, and pick up an updated 997 later...
I recently picked up an '05 A6 as a winter car. My first Audi sedan after 6 BMWs. The interior quality and features are really nice. The thing is roomy, and even gets decent gas mileage (3.2 version).
Considering the improvements coming soon in the 997, maybe you should buy the S8 now, and pick up an updated 997 later...
12-31-2006, 10:46 AM
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As you can see it really boils down to what type of car you want (assuming you don't get both). The sedan is going to be a much different car. Sounds like you really wnat both. If so, find a way to work it out.
12-31-2006, 11:42 AM
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How about put the 911 in a climate controled storage facility w/ 24 hour access. That way you can switch the cars when you want with out the costly garage investment. They're all over the place in florida.
12-31-2006, 12:51 PM
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What about the Maserati Quatroporte- if you are going to trade in the 997 in get something interesting. It is a looker- having said that reliability may be the biggest hiccup vs the Audi....
