Turbo S is a great touring car - and if I needed another awd winter car, would have taken delivery of the one I ordered - not as visceral as the GT3 nor as focused - has 4 seats (sorta) - nice car - not great in terms of anything in particular other than the straight light speed and peer that is :-)

Depends on your style and wants.... A better sports car - no . a better grand touring car for all year 'round use - perhaps.....

 

Do you know if the 918 prices are MSRP or more? I think you said you were interested in getting one?

 

Pricing in my experience, regardless of marque, depends on the relationship with the dealer. I buy a few too many cars for my experience base to have a good reflection on others. In other words - your
Mileage may vary

If you are truly interested in a 918 and ready to commit now, shoot me a pm and we can discuss a bit more

 

Oh, no I'd have to sell a lot more books to afford a 918. Ha ha! But I appreciate your insight on the topic. I agree with you, it is about relationships but I was taught to treat all customers the same way. In my opinion, your dealership should treat me as nice as you regardless of the number of vehicles purchased (just talking about this topic). This drives sales and could potentially create another long lasting relationship. Why not have 100 guys like you instead of 5 in a dealer's region?

 

Not to overly philosophical but that's my point. I do not know what other customer deals look like nor do I ask - nor care - I do know I am treated in a way it feel I am treated well - with no bright line price metrics from car to car. I am a loyal and CONSISTENT buyer regardless of the economy. And have sent countless folks who have purchased cars from my dealers based on my experience. I do not discuss price. That to me means the dealer gets and keeps business - and gets more business was as a result. Seems they are good business folks. I think so and that's why I am a customer

 

So as a fellow NYC resident I too drive on L.I, Grand Central, BQE and it can be tricky. I would love to upgrade to GT3 from 991 SC.... But I am a little concerned about the ride.... NYC roads are the worst....

 

I was blown away with the ride on my 50th Anniversary driving up the FDR especially between 70th and the triboro and also south by the UN. Controlled and never harsh The GT3 was a little more firm but in NO way harsh. THAT was a mind Blower. Amazing chassis work on the 991s. Would certainly not hesitate driving 10k miles a year in
In the GT3. Light years ahead of the 997.2 in terms of livability in NYC (tho my 4.0 is never leaving my stable :-)

 

I am loving the red one...

 

Finding it hard to find a color the GT3 doesn't wear well. Sweet and aggressive without being overly so

 

Hey now that you had a few more days with the car have you learned anything new about it or do you need to wait until the break in period is over to really get a feel of what the car can do?

 

Porsches are like old sneakers to me - whether one from the 50s, or 60s or ... I get comfortable quickly - I spent the first few hundred miles bedding in the brakes and mechanical components but have been pushing her a bit along the way - Bottom line - the more you push, the more you can push - meaning the car has more grip, is more stable, has quicker turn in and inspires more confidence - very integrated and responsive. The steering (albeit not connected :-)) feels connected - nicely weighted - brakes are linear - haven't listened to the radio at all - the engine sounds that good - transmission is fun to mess with too - pre load her and run up and down the gears and just bang it around - a blast. lots of the gadgets and gauges are interesting but I have no use for the g meter or stuff like that - Not sure of gas milage, but.....

 

Boom!

 

Stef430...

If you ever need some help exercising your fleet.. I am always available to fly there and keep the seals fresh!

P

 

What's especially tricky now is avoiding all of the potholes on the highways and local streets given the recent pattern of freeze/thaw, etc. It's like driving on an obstacle course . . . good thing the car handles amazingly and goes right where you point it.

 

do you mostly shift yourself, or leave in D?