How Could You Rationalize a 911 Turbo?
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wow!
I guess this goes with not flying commercial.
Anyone who can afford a watch like this, should definitely have a personal jet.
And, probably 3 or 4 997TT's for each of his/her 3 or 4 mansions or condos.
Different league (from mine) that's for sure.
But, happiness is definitely not all about the money.
It's about know how to enjoy what you have.
I guess this goes with not flying commercial.
Anyone who can afford a watch like this, should definitely have a personal jet.
And, probably 3 or 4 997TT's for each of his/her 3 or 4 mansions or condos.
Different league (from mine) that's for sure.
But, happiness is definitely not all about the money.
It's about know how to enjoy what you have.
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Ok so many other things you could drop 150+ thousand dollars on!!!
Just to name a few; better performing cars (some would argue) for less than 1/2 the price!!!
Z06;some Mitsubishi or Subaru;GT-R;
Maybe a more reasonably priced sports car:
Nissan 350Z; Mazda RX8;
so many other cars for so much less....
Why a 911 Turbo? at 150K+?
Well, I think it is for the same reason people buy a Rolex, Movado, etc.. You could buy a Timex....(probably equal or better quality)
Same reason why people by Louis Vuiton (spelling?) instead of a walmart brand.
Same reason why people by Diesel jeans instead of Levi's (definitely better quality in Levi's)
Sure the quality and durability of all the "lesser" brands may surpass that of the designer brands, but we buy them because they sort of define who we are. (shallow?? maybe.. but then maybe we should all be wearing Levi's, Timex Watch, walmart no name purses/wallets, Non-designer glasses, Folger's coffee and be "practical" in every aspect of our lives!)
But the clothes I wear, the cologne I use, the food I eat, the home I live in, the coffee I drink, the shades I wear all define who I am (and who you are)
So, the car I drive, also defines who I am.
Question is, what kind of impression does a 911 have? compared to say a corvette, a lambo, a ferrari?
I'd be interested on your comments.
(i know, i am rambling... had too much coffee this morning..)
Just to name a few; better performing cars (some would argue) for less than 1/2 the price!!!
Z06;some Mitsubishi or Subaru;GT-R;
Maybe a more reasonably priced sports car:
Nissan 350Z; Mazda RX8;
so many other cars for so much less....
Why a 911 Turbo? at 150K+?
Well, I think it is for the same reason people buy a Rolex, Movado, etc.. You could buy a Timex....(probably equal or better quality)
Same reason why people by Louis Vuiton (spelling?) instead of a walmart brand.
Same reason why people by Diesel jeans instead of Levi's (definitely better quality in Levi's)
Sure the quality and durability of all the "lesser" brands may surpass that of the designer brands, but we buy them because they sort of define who we are. (shallow?? maybe.. but then maybe we should all be wearing Levi's, Timex Watch, walmart no name purses/wallets, Non-designer glasses, Folger's coffee and be "practical" in every aspect of our lives!)
But the clothes I wear, the cologne I use, the food I eat, the home I live in, the coffee I drink, the shades I wear all define who I am (and who you are)
So, the car I drive, also defines who I am.
Question is, what kind of impression does a 911 have? compared to say a corvette, a lambo, a ferrari?
I'd be interested on your comments.
(i know, i am rambling... had too much coffee this morning..)
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I repeat..... if you have to "rationalize it" then you should GTFO and own a Yugo. Why drink beer when water is better for you? Why not go to Church every Sunday? Why not "drop in line" with the rest of humanity and quit trying to strike out on your own and be exceptional? It's so much easier to rationalize everything when you go with the middle 70-80% of humanity, too.... The price you ask of life, it will surely pay. Ask for more, from yourself, and in your aspirations, that which you desire will surely follow. The car, at this point, is a rounding error, an afterthought. You may be mistaking the enthusiasm here for something that "actually" matters to most of us. We like it, but it's sure as he## not everything.... not even close.
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You can always rationalize NOT buy a Turbo much easier.
My Dad was a total car guy and always wanted a new Mustang more than anything.
He could afford it but always was waiting for the "perfect" time.
We buired him at 45.
He never got his Mustang
I learned a hell of a lot from him, that's why I drive a TT
tw
My Dad was a total car guy and always wanted a new Mustang more than anything.
He could afford it but always was waiting for the "perfect" time.
We buired him at 45.
He never got his Mustang
I learned a hell of a lot from him, that's why I drive a TT
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I still have my 997s coupe Arctic/Black
used all my money on the damn 977TT
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997ttt - I do not understand your rationalization.
I am assuming that you drive a 997TT correct? If so then you have a problem with it yourself not that people have a problem with you driving it.
The 997TT is an understated elegance and most of the people that you say drive an SUV or Truck in your area most likely do not know that your car is different from a 997 so you are making assumptions they know you are driving a 150K car. To them its a nice porsche not a TURBO 150K porsche. The Turbo badging doesn't give it away to the common onlooker.
So will you sell it because you are getting too much attention? I would find that odd and a poor excuse if I ever heard of one.
If someone works hard for their money and can afford to own a 997TT then they by all rights deserve to be looked at for their sucessess. I make no excuse for my purchases as I worked hard for them. I didn't buy it to impress my friends because most of the people I am around wouldn't know the difference between a 997 or 997TT. They just think they are expensive because they are over 80K. I do not run with the BIG DOGs because I am still a puppy on the porch
If you can't handle the occasional onlooker than this car is not for you.
I am assuming that you drive a 997TT correct? If so then you have a problem with it yourself not that people have a problem with you driving it.
The 997TT is an understated elegance and most of the people that you say drive an SUV or Truck in your area most likely do not know that your car is different from a 997 so you are making assumptions they know you are driving a 150K car. To them its a nice porsche not a TURBO 150K porsche. The Turbo badging doesn't give it away to the common onlooker.
So will you sell it because you are getting too much attention? I would find that odd and a poor excuse if I ever heard of one.
If someone works hard for their money and can afford to own a 997TT then they by all rights deserve to be looked at for their sucessess. I make no excuse for my purchases as I worked hard for them. I didn't buy it to impress my friends because most of the people I am around wouldn't know the difference between a 997 or 997TT. They just think they are expensive because they are over 80K. I do not run with the BIG DOGs because I am still a puppy on the porch
If you can't handle the occasional onlooker than this car is not for you.
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The TT is worth the money.
We have had lots of fast cars, Lingenfelter Stroker Vet, Doug Rippie Vet, Viper, all 500 HP+. The Porsche 997 TT is in a class by itself, wicked fast (with Giac and exhaust), better handling out of the box then a full race suspensionon other cars, joy to drive, great everyday car, great brakes. You can thrash it all day at the track and it seems happy rather than beat up.
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if u have just about the money to afford a 997tt and spend it all on the car.... u have no right to talk about people who would spend money on designer brands or high end watches, as it would seem that u would rather spend all ur money on a 997tt, instead of going for something more reasonable for ur budget.
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Bang on, and that is why I sold the 997TT and went back to a modified 993TT, it is all about soul to me.
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I have nothing bad to say about anyone or any car.
It's all good...
I am getting the sense that many many people on this forum are "defensive".
I did sell my 997s (64,000).
It's all good...
I am getting the sense that many many people on this forum are "defensive".
I did sell my 997s (64,000).
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dude,
I like that.
This is the kind of response I was looking for.
I must say that I am kind of slighted by the some of the other responses that I got.
Like "GTFO and buy a Yugo".
Not the kind of guys I would like to talk to or drive with.
But, whatever.... I guess everyone is different.
I am with you on this position. Life is short. If you want something and it is within reach, then go for it. Don't get caught up "waiting for the perfect time".
I like that.
This is the kind of response I was looking for.
I must say that I am kind of slighted by the some of the other responses that I got.
Like "GTFO and buy a Yugo".
Not the kind of guys I would like to talk to or drive with.
But, whatever.... I guess everyone is different.
I am with you on this position. Life is short. If you want something and it is within reach, then go for it. Don't get caught up "waiting for the perfect time".
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Pple gawk at you not bcos you are driving a turbo. They do so cos its a Porsche. I bet most pple do not know the diff between a turbo and a 997s.. Do you have this problem with your artic 997s as well???
That's foolish.. Live within your means! I wonder how you would "rationalize" if you were to work over here.. A turbo costs more than 450K USD over here.. do your maths.
That's foolish.. Live within your means! I wonder how you would "rationalize" if you were to work over here.. A turbo costs more than 450K USD over here.. do your maths.
enjoy!!!