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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Sorry, but I would get rid of the current car. No way I would buy a base cab with tip unless I just had to have a 911.
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Bought from private owner. The dealer said the difference would be tax savings so not exactly even
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cbenz1
So purchased a 2007 base cab tiptronic in October with 7000 miles on it. I realize now it will never be what I really wanted, but at the time seems like a great deal. I can trade it in and get close to even, but really the best I can spend now dollar wise is to upgrade to is a 2009 S Cab. That will fix Sirius/Bluetooth/ipod issues, lack of power, no sport button and get me to manual (or PDK). But should I just keep it for a year or two and move up to a turbo when I have more money to put into it?
If you really can trade up to the 2009 S Cab and get close to even, I say do it NOW
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 12:43 AM
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If you are bored definitely lean toward a 997.2 S 6sp. I have a PDK and find it much quieter and boring to drive than my old 987 Boxster S 6sp. Interestingly enough, I drive it more because I don't have to shift and am ok with it. Personal priorities, I suppose.
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Test drove a 2011 turbo s today at local dealer. Very low miles and well optioned. I am now ruined for anything else
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cbenz1
Test drove a 2011 turbo s today at local dealer. Very low miles and well optioned. I am now ruined for anything else
Quite a difference in price I imagine...
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cbenz1
Test drove a 2011 turbo s today at local dealer. Very low miles and well optioned. I am now ruined for anything else
There's a reason I won't test drive a GT3 or RS, I know that experience will linger in my mind and will create a lofty goal which I really don't need!

Good luck with your decision, sounds like it's already been made.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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Decided to try to sell (rennlist first) and waiting for dealer to respond today. Thinking 991 S is good compromise. If does not work will live with it for a year and give it to my wife to drive as daily driver. Have done that before when I bought boring Lexus GS 450H
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Why settle for a 991 S, for that money you will easily be able to find a 2008 Turbo or even a 2010 Turbo, I like the driving experience over pure HP, but you say you love HP. No NA is going to drive anything like a Turbo.

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