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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 10:08 PM
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Is it time for a change?

I haven't visited this forum in sometime. But I'm back with a question.
My knee is making driving my 2003 Carrera4S 6-speed more and more difficult.
I'm thinking of a change.
I've located a good looking 2013 Maserati GT.
Would anyone care to offer an opinion on whether to switch, or not to switch?
What's up with the 2013 GT's, my friends? I'm I crazy to consider this?
I sold the 911SC at 325k miles. Have about 53k on the C4S, and like the car.
IMS taken care of with LNE retro fix.
Am I crazy to think about this? Can someone kindly talk me out of this?
 
Old Jan 31, 2016 | 03:30 AM
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Health = happiness, and if you are struggling with your car over you knee perhaps it's best to sell. Would you be happy with her not being used and ending up a garage queen? On the flip side, she could be garaged and seen as an investment should values increase in years to come? All I can offer from looking around the forums there are so many people who have sold their 911's and later regretted buying something else.

It's a difficult decision my friend.
 
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All I can offer from looking around the forums there are so many people who have sold their 911's and later regretted buying something else. It's a difficult decision my friend.
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just upgrade to a 997 or 991 with PDK, problem solved.
 
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997 with PDK.... my suggestion
 
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I know exactly what you are talking about, 4 surgeries on right knee and 2 on left, last one was total knee replacement on left.
Most of the summer just hobbled out to garage and looked at car, 2003 996 w/6 speed.
Made me think I should have gotten an automatic.
But, I have progressed enough to drive again, and I have convinced myself self it is like physical therapy pushing in the clutch. I don't down shift in traffic situations much, just pop in neutral.
I am +1 on not selling if you are happy with your car.
 
Old Jan 31, 2016 | 11:08 PM
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Yeah, pass on the Maserati but a automatic 997 or automatic 996.2 C4S? The 2002-2005 Coupe C4S is hands down my favorite look and combined with the all motor sound. Just can't beat it.
 
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thank you all.
I've changed direction,and am looking at a 2013 C4S pdk.
What was I thinking?
Cheers, to all...
 
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