Comparing the 911 (991, 997, etc.) with Exotics
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I ran into a guy yesterday who said he has owned several exotics and thought the MB SL was a better driving car than any of them. That surprised me. Here's what surprised me more...he said he test drove the 991 and thought it drove like crap.
Not sure I trust his judgement though.
Not sure I trust his judgement though.
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Ferraris hold their value a little better than Porsches do unless there is a model change when it is time to get rid of it....I'll think of more things to say later, maybe, but just know that I'm not second guessing myself with this car like I have with several choices in the past. For now, at least, it's THE car to have.
I've delayed, delayed, delayed getting my Ferrari or Porsche, and have stuck with my M5. My wife has the 2012 Cayenne S (with the natural espresso/cognac leather, and I agree that's fantastic, along with the ventilated seats).
Like you, I think it's all about finding the perfect compliment of cars. The M5 is my daily driver, and with a seconnd set of wheels with snow tires handles the Michigan winter quite well. The Cayenne and the big Merc sport ute do the heavy lifting for the family. However, I'll be getting the small two seat sports car soon for my personal pleasure, and it really only comes down to two marques: Porsche or Ferrari. 991 S4 or used 599 for me. Tough choice, and I flop back and forth depending on my mood.
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I currently have both a 991S and 430 Spider....and drove both this past weekend....I bought each of them for different reasons and purposes but comparing them from a driving standpoint...and I'm talking about grabbing the keys with the purpose of a spirited drive....I would have to give the edge to the 430....it has a sharper more go kart like feel, CCB's are awesome, exhaust note is excellent and the overall raw "driving" experience is better IMO...I really like this car!.......having said that, I'm a huge fan of this 991 (previously had a C4S Cab)....and it will certainly hold its own against the 430...here are some I like better about the 991...
For the money....talking "brand new" car here.....I don't think there's another car on the market that can compare with the new 991.
- car can be as tame or as perforformance oriented as you want it by the touch of a button
- much more practical for a weekend trip, etc
- interior is excellent…very comfortable and luxurious (even with sport seats)
- stereo (burmester) is amazing….best stock stereo I've ever had….stereo in 430 is junk
- price
For the money....talking "brand new" car here.....I don't think there's another car on the market that can compare with the new 991.
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I think he meant OEM, not stock.
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What an awesome post. I have a neighbor like you. Never really satisfied with his car(s), and always swapping.
I've delayed, delayed, delayed getting my Ferrari or Porsche, and have stuck with my M5. My wife has the 2012 Cayenne S (with the natural espresso/cognac leather, and I agree that's fantastic, along with the ventilated seats).
Like you, I think it's all about finding the perfect compliment of cars. The M5 is my daily driver, and with a seconnd set of wheels with snow tires handles the Michigan winter quite well. The Cayenne and the big Merc sport ute do the heavy lifting for the family. However, I'll be getting the small two seat sports car soon for my personal pleasure, and it really only comes down to two marques: Porsche or Ferrari. 991 S4 or used 599 for me. Tough choice, and I flop back and forth depending on my mood.
I've delayed, delayed, delayed getting my Ferrari or Porsche, and have stuck with my M5. My wife has the 2012 Cayenne S (with the natural espresso/cognac leather, and I agree that's fantastic, along with the ventilated seats).
Like you, I think it's all about finding the perfect compliment of cars. The M5 is my daily driver, and with a seconnd set of wheels with snow tires handles the Michigan winter quite well. The Cayenne and the big Merc sport ute do the heavy lifting for the family. However, I'll be getting the small two seat sports car soon for my personal pleasure, and it really only comes down to two marques: Porsche or Ferrari. 991 S4 or used 599 for me. Tough choice, and I flop back and forth depending on my mood.
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Thank you for a fascinating adventure into the exotics...great read...
I have a 991 coming next month...Now I don't have to worry about comparing it to a Ferrari, good thing...
thanks
ross
Thank you for a fascinating adventure into the exotics...great read...
I have a 991 coming next month...Now I don't have to worry about comparing it to a Ferrari, good thing...
thanks
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Your 991 will have a 4-year warranty. The 599 will have the remainder of a 3-year warranty and it will have the sometimes (not always) troublesome F1 (I assume you probably won't find a manual transmission) auto/manual. If you think Porsches are expensive to fix, read up on Ferraris. Of course, if you can afford it, the out-of-warranty Ferrari is a fabulous car.
There are many more practical reasons to purchase a Porsche, and perhaps more emotional reasons to purchase a Ferrari. I've followed these makers for almost 40 years, and know their products and history quite well. However, the money involved (purchase and/or maintenance) really won't be the deciding factor.
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