First timer considering a 2007 turbo
08-06-2018, 01:06 PM
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First timer considering a 2007 turbo
My husband’s dream car has always been a 911 turbo. He is turning 40 in a few months and we are in a position to buy a used one. We are looking at a couple options, both 2007 with automatic transmission. We test drove one today and fell in love. Is the car worth the $62k price tag? I was eyeing a 2015 Carrera S that is the same price, but my husband has his heart set on the 911 turbo.
I don’t love the dated radio system and would want to upgrade it to something with Bluetooth and hopefully Apple play. Any recommendations on a good aftermarket radio are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I don’t love the dated radio system and would want to upgrade it to something with Bluetooth and hopefully Apple play. Any recommendations on a good aftermarket radio are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
08-06-2018, 01:48 PM
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More details on the mileage condition and options are really needed in order to make a call on the price.
The 997 Turbos are great cars!
The 997 Turbos are great cars!
08-06-2018, 06:42 PM
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My husband’s dream car has always been a 911 turbo. He is turning 40 in a few months and we are in a position to buy a used one. We are looking at a couple options, both 2007 with automatic transmission. We test drove one today and fell in love. Is the car worth the $62k price tag? I was eyeing a 2015 Carrera S that is the same price, but my husband has his heart set on the 911 turbo.
I don’t love the dated radio system and would want to upgrade it to something with Bluetooth and hopefully Apple play. Any recommendations on a good aftermarket radio are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I don’t love the dated radio system and would want to upgrade it to something with Bluetooth and hopefully Apple play. Any recommendations on a good aftermarket radio are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Dont think about the radio to much. Once you buy one you will not care what is playing
08-06-2018, 07:31 PM
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I agree about the radio. I have owned by cab about 8 weeks now and only used the radio once to make sure it worked. I have the Bose system - even with the top up - it isn't worth listening to - sound quality struggles to win over the tire noise. Maybe if it was a daily driver slogging through traffic it might matter more to me, but top down on a weekend morning - no radio required!!
08-06-2018, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Interalia
Is the car worth the $62k price tag? I was eyeing a 2015 Carrera S that is the same price, but my husband has his heart set on the 911 turbo. Thanks in advance!
Yes, the car is worth every penny. Don't overthink it....like a lawyer might. Pics or it didn't happen.
08-06-2018, 09:47 PM
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Thanks for your input. We’re both new to the Porsche world and all the info is overwhelming. But we’re on our way to sign and purchase a 2009 911 turbo right now. Pics to come!
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08-06-2018, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Interalia
Thanks for your input. We’re both new to the Porsche world and all the info is overwhelming. But we’re on our way to sign and purchase a 2009 911 turbo right now. Pics to come!
08-06-2018, 09:59 PM
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Black on Black (like our other 2 cars)
Automatic tiptronic
AWD
$71k purchase price
52k miles
Sports chrono package
What other info is pertinent? I will learn the ropes here soon enough! I will post pics later.
Automatic tiptronic
AWD
$71k purchase price
52k miles
Sports chrono package
What other info is pertinent? I will learn the ropes here soon enough! I will post pics later.
08-06-2018, 10:38 PM
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If you have the build sheet or option list from the dealer, that's helpful. Seems in line price wise. 2009, being the last of the 997.1, is considered a bit more valuable. This is really due to the more modern PCM module (radio interface) and the updated glue used to keep the coolant pipes intact.
Nice car!
Nice car!
08-07-2018, 09:42 AM
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Way as to jump in with two feet! Congrats and show us some pics when you can.
That’s the first I heard of the coolant glue update on the 2009 models. Interesting.
08-07-2018, 10:01 AM
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08-07-2018, 10:06 AM
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no interest in the manual?
08-07-2018, 10:34 AM
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First, you are very cool wife for researching this.
Not sure if either of you drive a manual transmission. But if so, the cars will hold their value significantly more, and (may) actually appreciate one day.
Not sure if either of you drive a manual transmission. But if so, the cars will hold their value significantly more, and (may) actually appreciate one day.