I've been lurking on this forum for a while and on auto trader type websites, I realize its going to be a while to find what I am looking, but I am not in any rush either...

I am looking for a sports oriented optioned 911 997.2 Carrera S. The following options are a must:

• Manual Transmission
• P77 - Leather Sport Seats or Adaptive Sport Seats
• P17 - PASM Sports Suspension Package
• 640 - Sport Chrono Package Plus or atleast have the sports mode
  software installed

Anything else like Sports Exhaust or audio package upgrades are a plus. Ideally the car would be as stock as possible when it comes to suspension / engine. I can't do sport bucket seats due to a tight garage.

Colors: I would consider all if the car was in great shape (no stone chips / dents, great leather), except for Yellow, Cream White, Green and Brown. I’d prefer Carrera White, Atlas Gray or GT Silver.

Mileage: Upto 30k miles
Location: Anywhere in the US or Canada

 

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sports mode on a manual? does that really do anything if you have SPASM?

 

It'd be more throttle response right?

 

Check out Isringhausen out of Springfield IL (isringhausen.com) as they may have a couple of cars that meet your needs. I was dealing with them before I bought my 2009 S. Nice guys and they will ship anywhere in the US or Canada. Ask for Mike Custer.

 

Thanks Jeffrec, will do. Been talking to a few dealers about some 2010 cars... Just hard to make a deal when 09's are selling for 5-10k less with lower mileage.

 

I understand, especially when the 09 and 10 are basically the same car. Also, check out Jim Ellis Porsche, Hennessy Porsche and Hendrick Porsche. Another source to narrow your search for the best vehicle at the best deal is cargurus.com. Good luck and please let us know once you buy one.

 

Cargurus.com is an excellent site! Maybe even better than the highly acclaimed Autotrader. I found my car, much to my complete surprise, on cargurus, and this was after extensive searching on both autotrader, and eBay, as well as the forums. The best part was that cargurus found my car locally, which permitted a thorough test drive prior to buying. Very good site if you are searching.

 

Hope to be in your shoes soon also. GL

 

I initially didn't think so but after a bit (200 miles) I noticed a substantial difference between steering and throttle response in sport vs. non-sport.

I cannot drive in non sport mode now feels mushy/sleepy... zzz...

 

Not much except the dampening is stiffened, PSM is slackened and throttle response is accelerated Dave

 

Just a note on Isringhausen..I've purchased three cars from them over the years, 964, 944S2 and a Z3 and they were the best service dealer I've ever worked with, but the cars are not cheap. They made buying extremely easy, and accomodated my needs from 500 miles away at that time. They have a long history of good customer service to my knowledge, but...the cars are not cheap..

 

"not much" ? really?

 

+1

 

The problem with forums is that it's hard to show sarcasm. My reply should have been interpreted as "you're darn right it makes a big difference". Dave