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Old 05-09-2011, 04:19 AM
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This is what the Speedster can do:
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Old 05-09-2011, 10:09 AM
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History shows that "limited edition" items conceived as "collectibles" do not retain much premium value if they are used, but if not used generally appeal to a niche market that diminishes in size over time. I have never had any interest in the "Speedster", which is simply a puffed up 997 variant with no evident connection to the original Porsche Speedster. Nevertheless, this is very much in line with Porsche's very reasonable desire to remain the #1 automobile manufacturer in terms of average profit per unit sold.
Old 05-09-2011, 10:22 AM
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Not for me. At that price I'd buy the RS 4.0 and pay over sticker if I had to. I'd buy a Macca. A Scud, A TT S etc. This is a car for someone with unlimited funds or collectors.

For $200K you can buy a GTS convertible and a Cayenne
Old 05-09-2011, 08:47 PM
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In the showroom for one day and then SOLD. That was quick!

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Old 05-09-2011, 08:58 PM
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$204k That is absurd... unless you have the dough to blow. I wonder if the person who bought it will really drive it?
Old 05-09-2011, 10:26 PM
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My guess is that that car was already sold--and they agreed to let the dealership place it on the showroom floor for a day or two.
Old 05-09-2011, 10:29 PM
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Interesting tactic!! I like the color however ;-)



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