Decisions ...
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Decisions ...
After looking for the right car for the better part of two months, I have two to choose from:
2013 GTS with 5,000miles and good options (Two Tone Leather, Sport Exhaust, Sport Chrono Plus (might be standard), 4 Zone Climate, Bose, one year warranty left, not CPO. Price is $75,000
2012 Turbo with 33,000miles and many options (Sports Package, Premium Package Plus, Burmester). 3months warranty left, not COP. Price is $71,000
Color combo okay, not my favorite (Silver with Tan)
Both cars are not from a Porsche dealer, both seem to be priced fair (and nicely below KBB).
I obviously love the power of the Turbo, but very intrigued by an almost new car with less than 5000miles from the GTS.
Will be trading in (or selling private) my 2006 911S Cab (White with Tan full leather, brown softtop, Navi, Bose, White Instruments, 55k miles)
Thoughts?
2013 GTS with 5,000miles and good options (Two Tone Leather, Sport Exhaust, Sport Chrono Plus (might be standard), 4 Zone Climate, Bose, one year warranty left, not CPO. Price is $75,000
2012 Turbo with 33,000miles and many options (Sports Package, Premium Package Plus, Burmester). 3months warranty left, not COP. Price is $71,000
Color combo okay, not my favorite (Silver with Tan)
Both cars are not from a Porsche dealer, both seem to be priced fair (and nicely below KBB).
I obviously love the power of the Turbo, but very intrigued by an almost new car with less than 5000miles from the GTS.
Will be trading in (or selling private) my 2006 911S Cab (White with Tan full leather, brown softtop, Navi, Bose, White Instruments, 55k miles)
Thoughts?
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I have been looking, but a CPO 2013 GTS from a dealer (at least with less than 30,000miles) is between $80-$85k.
I must admit that I am tempted by the low miles - 5000 is really nothing.
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Hi Guys
you rock - really fabulous advise and much appreciated.
I must admit that I was leaning towards the Turbo (just for the oomph), despite the mileage and the advantage of having seen/driven the GTS which was in town (PTT would have required an inspection/flight to Austin).
Long story short: I bought the GTS today and love it. Spent the afternoon driving around and making noise, what a nice treat. Can't wait to go up the mountain tomorrow and a drive through the dessert next week!
Appreciate your help
you rock - really fabulous advise and much appreciated.
I must admit that I was leaning towards the Turbo (just for the oomph), despite the mileage and the advantage of having seen/driven the GTS which was in town (PTT would have required an inspection/flight to Austin).
Long story short: I bought the GTS today and love it. Spent the afternoon driving around and making noise, what a nice treat. Can't wait to go up the mountain tomorrow and a drive through the dessert next week!
Appreciate your help
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just curious did you end up buying the CPO or the low mileage non-CPO? if non-CPO did you get aftermarket warranty?
Hi Guys
you rock - really fabulous advise and much appreciated.
I must admit that I was leaning towards the Turbo (just for the oomph), despite the mileage and the advantage of having seen/driven the GTS which was in town (PTT would have required an inspection/flight to Austin).
Long story short: I bought the GTS today and love it. Spent the afternoon driving around and making noise, what a nice treat. Can't wait to go up the mountain tomorrow and a drive through the dessert next week!
Appreciate your help
you rock - really fabulous advise and much appreciated.
I must admit that I was leaning towards the Turbo (just for the oomph), despite the mileage and the advantage of having seen/driven the GTS which was in town (PTT would have required an inspection/flight to Austin).
Long story short: I bought the GTS today and love it. Spent the afternoon driving around and making noise, what a nice treat. Can't wait to go up the mountain tomorrow and a drive through the dessert next week!
Appreciate your help
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Color is amethyst, i.e. Purple with Cedar/Tan interior. I love it. Rather unusual, comes across as purple in bright sunlight and black when it is overcast.
I did not buy an extended insurance, car has another 15months from the original, hardly any miles (4500) and got full service records from Porsche LV. Never had issues with either my 911 or Cayenne, hope my good luck will hold (if not it will have to go)
I did not buy an extended insurance, car has another 15months from the original, hardly any miles (4500) and got full service records from Porsche LV. Never had issues with either my 911 or Cayenne, hope my good luck will hold (if not it will have to go)
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awesome. congrats.
i hope to own a PGTS sometime in the near future.
i hope to own a PGTS sometime in the near future.
Color is amethyst, i.e. Purple with Cedar/Tan interior. I love it. Rather unusual, comes across as purple in bright sunlight and black when it is overcast.
I did not buy an extended insurance, car has another 15months from the original, hardly any miles (4500) and got full service records from Porsche LV. Never had issues with either my 911 or Cayenne, hope my good luck will hold (if not it will have to go)
I did not buy an extended insurance, car has another 15months from the original, hardly any miles (4500) and got full service records from Porsche LV. Never had issues with either my 911 or Cayenne, hope my good luck will hold (if not it will have to go)
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It is OMG fabulous, love it.
In my excitement I took it up the mountain the very first day and sure enough got stuck in the snow (AWD makes you feel unstoppable)
Turns out Michelin Sport tires are fab on dry road, but suck in the snow 😀
In my excitement I took it up the mountain the very first day and sure enough got stuck in the snow (AWD makes you feel unstoppable)
Turns out Michelin Sport tires are fab on dry road, but suck in the snow 😀
