Go for 09 turbo or wait for facelift in '10 ???
06-08-2008, 09:19 AM
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well done Dave congrats!!! enjoy in good health!!
And I would do the orange, you already did the yellow!
And since you are taking the plunge, I would seriously consider black interior with orange stitching... and perhaps orange center console...
And I would do the orange, you already did the yellow!
And since you are taking the plunge, I would seriously consider black interior with orange stitching... and perhaps orange center console...
06-08-2008, 06:14 PM
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GT3: I love normally aspirated, high-revving cars (I've had 2 S2000s, RS4, etc.). To me, the GT3 is the best-looking 911. Those two things combined with the hard edge make it very appealing. The GIANT downside is that I live where it snows, so I am not sure I want a separate daily driver. If I still lived in San Diego, the GT3 would be a done deal.
Turbo: The pinnacle of 911s (minus the GT2). AWD, so it'd work year-round. Turbo cars are a lot of fun and that torque is addicting. I really need to test drive one to see if it's for me.
Back on topic, I am really stoked for you, Dave. I had to restrain myself from going back to the dealer today and looking at the Turbo they've got in the showroom....
06-08-2008, 06:33 PM
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The last issue of Total 911 (June 08) had an article comparing and contrasting the 997 GT3 and TT in an effort to help drivers understand which might be better for their needs. You can pick up the issue digitally at zinio.com for a few bucks.
The author of that article in fact prefers the GT3 over the TT.
I really don't think it's unusual for someone to consider one versus the other. Based on DD criteria I choose the TT,....if I lived where there was no bad weather and my car was going to be more of a track toy, I'd choose the GT3.
Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
The author of that article in fact prefers the GT3 over the TT.
I really don't think it's unusual for someone to consider one versus the other. Based on DD criteria I choose the TT,....if I lived where there was no bad weather and my car was going to be more of a track toy, I'd choose the GT3.
Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
06-08-2008, 07:58 PM
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The last issue of Total 911 (June 08) had an article comparing and contrasting the 997 GT3 and TT in an effort to help drivers understand which might be better for their needs. You can pick up the issue digitally at zinio.com for a few bucks.
The author of that article in fact prefers the GT3 over the TT.
I really don't think it's unusual for someone to consider one versus the other. Based on DD criteria I choose the TT,....if I lived where there was no bad weather and my car was going to be more of a track toy, I'd choose the GT3.
Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
The author of that article in fact prefers the GT3 over the TT.
I really don't think it's unusual for someone to consider one versus the other. Based on DD criteria I choose the TT,....if I lived where there was no bad weather and my car was going to be more of a track toy, I'd choose the GT3.
Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
06-08-2008, 11:33 PM
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06-09-2008, 12:16 AM
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Let me see if I can put it another way:
GT3: I love normally aspirated, high-revving cars (I've had 2 S2000s, RS4, etc.). To me, the GT3 is the best-looking 911. Those two things combined with the hard edge make it very appealing. The GIANT downside is that I live where it snows, so I am not sure I want a separate daily driver. If I still lived in San Diego, the GT3 would be a done deal.
Turbo: The pinnacle of 911s (minus the GT2). AWD, so it'd work year-round. Turbo cars are a lot of fun and that torque is addicting. I really need to test drive one to see if it's for me.
Back on topic, I am really stoked for you, Dave. I had to restrain myself from going back to the dealer today and looking at the Turbo they've got in the showroom....
GT3: I love normally aspirated, high-revving cars (I've had 2 S2000s, RS4, etc.). To me, the GT3 is the best-looking 911. Those two things combined with the hard edge make it very appealing. The GIANT downside is that I live where it snows, so I am not sure I want a separate daily driver. If I still lived in San Diego, the GT3 would be a done deal.
Turbo: The pinnacle of 911s (minus the GT2). AWD, so it'd work year-round. Turbo cars are a lot of fun and that torque is addicting. I really need to test drive one to see if it's for me.
Back on topic, I am really stoked for you, Dave. I had to restrain myself from going back to the dealer today and looking at the Turbo they've got in the showroom....
Drive a GT3 hard (or get a drive in a well driven GT3) and you may rethink the ideology that the TT is the pinnacle of Porsche engineering. I was offerered the opportunity to drive at 996 GT3 at Le Circuit Mt. Tremblant at speed. Even though I had my Carrera S, after I drove the GT3 I had to have one.
Dave - get what you want!! Life is short. Might as well enjoy the best ride you can afford.
07-06-2008, 12:00 AM
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Congratulations! 
And I totally dig the orange; my dealer has a Boxster in that color and it's AWESOME! 
I cancelled my TT order (for now); it's not completely off the list just yet, but for now I'm using my bucks for something different. As you may have noticed, I wasn't on Rennlist for almost 6 months (did anybody miss me, PLEASE...
). Instead, after I had bought a wonderful 2.4-acre-piece of land in a gated community (within city limits!), I designed my very own home from scratch (at the kitchen table) and started building my dream house... current status in the background of my avatar... not as sexy as the TT, but way more space for you-know-what... 
Congrats again, Dave!
07-06-2008, 12:04 AM
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Coochie baby, you did it! Congratulations! And I totally dig the orange; my dealer has a Boxster in that color and it's AWESOME!
I cancelled my TT order (for now); it's not completely off the list just yet, but for now I'm using my bucks for something different. As you may have noticed, I wasn't on Rennlist for almost 6 months (did anybody miss me, PLEASE...). Instead, after I had bought a wonderful 2.4-acre-piece of land in a gated community (within city limits!), I designed my very own home from scratch (at the kitchen table) and started building my dream house... current status in the background of my avatar... not as sexy as the TT, but way more space for you-know-what...
Congrats again, Dave!
Congratulations! And I totally dig the orange; my dealer has a Boxster in that color and it's AWESOME! I cancelled my TT order (for now); it's not completely off the list just yet, but for now I'm using my bucks for something different. As you may have noticed, I wasn't on Rennlist for almost 6 months (did anybody miss me, PLEASE...
). Instead, after I had bought a wonderful 2.4-acre-piece of land in a gated community (within city limits!), I designed my very own home from scratch (at the kitchen table) and started building my dream house... current status in the background of my avatar... not as sexy as the TT, but way more space for you-know-what... Congrats again, Dave!
Glad to see you back here....of course you were missed!
Congrats on the house.
I'm stoked about the TT but in reality I probably won't see her until the Spring!
07-06-2008, 09:51 AM
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I chatted with Alfie at Ira today and decided to take his November build spot for an 09 TT !!!!!!
Yeah baby!
I do think the PDK is going to revolutionize the 911 especially the turbo. That being said, there's no way to guarantee at this time that I would enjoy driving a PDK car.
So,...as some have pointed out, you only live once....so I'm going for it.
Alfie suggested that I should consider doing a 2 year lease on the car in case I decide that I want to order a PDK TT after it comes out and proves itself. I'll have to think about this 'gamble.'
I'll post separately at some point on my specs. The first big decision is going to be whether or not I order RS Orange or the more classic Signal Yellow. We'll see!
Yeah baby!
I do think the PDK is going to revolutionize the 911 especially the turbo. That being said, there's no way to guarantee at this time that I would enjoy driving a PDK car.
So,...as some have pointed out, you only live once....so I'm going for it.
Alfie suggested that I should consider doing a 2 year lease on the car in case I decide that I want to order a PDK TT after it comes out and proves itself. I'll have to think about this 'gamble.'
I'll post separately at some point on my specs. The first big decision is going to be whether or not I order RS Orange or the more classic Signal Yellow. We'll see!
I'm shopping the 4s market. When will your SY be for sale? Miles and price?
Thanks, Dave
07-06-2008, 11:13 AM
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I'll be selling the 4S probably Jan-Apr 2009, depending on when my TT gets built. I'll likely post a FS thread here when the time comes. As for the miles, it's at 10.5 K right now and has never been run above 170 mph.
dave
07-06-2008, 12:18 PM
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Traffic and weather permitting.
