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Old 11-23-2018, 01:24 AM
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I didn’t want PCCBs so non S was the path of least resistance for me.
Old 11-23-2018, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by thxbuff2001
ive owned both pdk turbo and turbo S, for the difference in $, might as well get an S.
Ditto, if you can find one.
Old 11-23-2018, 11:38 PM
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Turbo S, that's the one you will be glad you bought.
Old 11-24-2018, 12:42 AM
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OMG... just get the S. Life is short, pony up the extra bucks if you can possibly squeeze them out and get the "S". You'll be SO glad you did. But, you're thoughts on this may be 180 degrees different than mine were when I went looking. I had to have the "S" since it was the nicest configuration of the 2012 911's with PDK. I just had to have it and also... I loved the S badging on the rear.
Old 11-24-2018, 01:16 PM
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There are many highly optioned Turbos as well.
Old 11-24-2018, 01:30 PM
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Which is faster a Turbo running 80 mph in the HWY or a Turbo S running 80 mph in the HWY?
Old 11-24-2018, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thxbuff2001
Which is faster a Turbo running 80 mph in the HWY or a Turbo S running 80 mph in the HWY?
the RED one ???
Old 11-24-2018, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dz997 tts
the RED one ???
You got me there, i forgot the color factor. My wife will admit, it does make it faster.

But what if both are red?
Old 11-24-2018, 05:23 PM
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“The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.”

Old 11-24-2018, 06:05 PM
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i agree , except maybe formula 1 where the top drivers seem equal but the car makes the difference !
Old 11-24-2018, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TBarrow

“The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.”


Especially when the cops catch ya speeding!! Do you stop or run? lol

Old 11-25-2018, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclrder
the S comes with options that a newbie might not know to order or that are desirable...
check this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymtwgc8B2tk
Thank you very much for this video. I have seen it before and lost track of it
Old 11-25-2018, 09:33 AM
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You better believe it does! Future resale value alone is one good reason. The last of the fastest 997 wide body cars in existence. After that, downhill for Porsche. The Spyder wheels alone are historic! All the new stuff is reminiscent of the Kardashian big booty cars. Thanks I'll pass. Wait till they get older. Nobody wants a Mack truck. Long live the 993 and 997 designs. Please don't even get me started on the 996 line.
Old 11-25-2018, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by atcbi5
You better believe it does! Future resale value alone is one good reason. The last of the fastest 997 wide body cars in existence. After that, downhill for Porsche. The Spyder wheels alone are historic! All the new stuff is reminiscent of the Kardashian big booty cars. Thanks I'll pass. Wait till they get older. Nobody wants a Mack truck. Long live the 993 and 997 designs. Please don't even get me started on the 996 line.

I love it when you Post!! lol
Always makes me love my car even more


Thanks!!


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Old 11-25-2018, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Swole
I love it when you Post!! lol
Always makes me love my car even more


Thanks!!


David
yes, satire, love it. ditto 993 and 997. time will tell on the 991's. I enjoyed owing all three generations but when it came time to convert the 993 to a real estate asset, it was a no brainer. Giant appreciation.


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