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I agree, at least you are in the position to have both. My trouble with a stable is that I wouldnt ever leave the house not knowing which one to drive. So I get other stuff like boats, bikes, etc
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I think I may have found one, 2007 w/39k miles for $63k. It's a coworkers (same one I drove). Only issue is that it pops out of 2nd gear for some reason, he told me this is normal and that I'm just not used to driving this car yet. I don't know, I've driven manual cars my entire life.
I'd rather do a straight trade, so I will continue to look for a few more weeks.
And for clarification: I am buying the Porsche to add to my 2013 GT-R. If I had to choose one, it would be the GT-R- based on the comparo to my 2009.
I don't care about the brand name or heritage (I've owned 911 turbos, f360, f430, 2 vipers, several z06's, 2 nsx's and an AM). I just want the best car for my purposes- I'm looking for a DD w/the Porsche.
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I'd rather do a straight trade, so I will continue to look for a few more weeks.
And for clarification: I am buying the Porsche to add to my 2013 GT-R. If I had to choose one, it would be the GT-R- based on the comparo to my 2009.
I don't care about the brand name or heritage (I've owned 911 turbos, f360, f430, 2 vipers, several z06's, 2 nsx's and an AM). I just want the best car for my purposes- I'm looking for a DD w/the Porsche.
Thanks again!
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Maybe its me but the TT is more of a daily driver beast. You cant have cake and eat it so you will give up some. Its hard to compare one tuned car to another. Reason is your tuned car was made by and for you. His tuned car was made for an by him. Lots goes into the build as you know.
You are never going to find a knife that is a scalpel/throwing/concealable/automatic/fighting knife/combat digger. So you have to pick and choose. I learned that with bikes. The rigids look better but will cause you to **** blood. The softtails arent as good looking but you can go for a longer ride. You have to have both.
I think the TT is the closest to both. Doesn't have the track feel as the GTR. But that is the knock on the z06 and zr1 Its a track car with a DOT approved frame. Thats why chevy made the grand sport. You are in a sweet place. To have both then mod them both.
I would go to the fork in the road. Take the left in the GT-R and the Right in the 911tt. What ever the GT-R is go the other way. If its a manual get a Tip. The 911 will corner well, not as good as the GT-R but who cares, make your 911 an animal from the dig and cush enough for the ladies not to chip teeth.
You are never going to find a knife that is a scalpel/throwing/concealable/automatic/fighting knife/combat digger. So you have to pick and choose. I learned that with bikes. The rigids look better but will cause you to **** blood. The softtails arent as good looking but you can go for a longer ride. You have to have both.
I think the TT is the closest to both. Doesn't have the track feel as the GTR. But that is the knock on the z06 and zr1 Its a track car with a DOT approved frame. Thats why chevy made the grand sport. You are in a sweet place. To have both then mod them both.
I would go to the fork in the road. Take the left in the GT-R and the Right in the 911tt. What ever the GT-R is go the other way. If its a manual get a Tip. The 911 will corner well, not as good as the GT-R but who cares, make your 911 an animal from the dig and cush enough for the ladies not to chip teeth.
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Thoroughly agree, and now I understand your response. I opened my initial reply with pretty much the same thing - they are virtually similar (because of the type of experience delivered).
I, personally, struggle with adding another car - the wife just came at me yesterday with a strong vote for a 2013 GT-R, but I simply cannot justify a 911 Turbo for the almost the exact reasons you've listed.
I, personally, struggle with adding another car - the wife just came at me yesterday with a strong vote for a 2013 GT-R, but I simply cannot justify a 911 Turbo for the almost the exact reasons you've listed.
I thought because of AWD vs RWD, manual vs DSG, lightweight vs heavy, ceramic vs steel, etc would differentiate the cars enough, and I will admit it does, but certainly not as much as I had hoped. Fortunately the practicality difference between them adds an unintended criteria that I had not originally anticipated, I am surprised by just how easily you can drive a GTR every day.
As the yin to a GTR's yang I would go with something normally aspirated, rwd, with a manual transmission - and hopefully not a 6 cylinder turbo engine. That's just my personal thought. YMMV.
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Thats the other issue. The car is yellow. I think ill wait till the 991 turbo comes out. I really want red, silver, or black in that order and am pretty sure the 991 will assist me in getting a 997t for upper 50s.
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Thanks for the info and congrats on the '13 GTR. It's probably a good thing for me that its yellow. I want a 997 Turbo so bad (in any color other than black or yellow) but was waiting till they hit the low $60's. If they get to the high $50's..... even better. I'll be ready starting in September most likely. Good luck on your search. Please post up if you get one.
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I think adding another sports car is not a bad thing. As great as any singular sports car is, as true enthusiasts sports cars are like cigars or bottles of wine... there is ultimately no single answer to every occasion. The problem only happens when your two possible solutions are almost identical... The biggest downside to adding sports cars is adding more fuel to your addiction and then you start modding both and before you know it you've got $$$ in parts lined up and are wondering when it will end.
I thought because of AWD vs RWD, manual vs DSG, lightweight vs heavy, ceramic vs steel, etc would differentiate the cars enough, and I will admit it does, but certainly not as much as I had hoped. Fortunately the practicality difference between them adds an unintended criteria that I had not originally anticipated, I am surprised by just how easily you can drive a GTR every day.
As the yin to a GTR's yang I would go with something normally aspirated, rwd, with a manual transmission - and hopefully not a 6 cylinder turbo engine. That's just my personal thought. YMMV.
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I thought because of AWD vs RWD, manual vs DSG, lightweight vs heavy, ceramic vs steel, etc would differentiate the cars enough, and I will admit it does, but certainly not as much as I had hoped. Fortunately the practicality difference between them adds an unintended criteria that I had not originally anticipated, I am surprised by just how easily you can drive a GTR every day.
As the yin to a GTR's yang I would go with something normally aspirated, rwd, with a manual transmission - and hopefully not a 6 cylinder turbo engine. That's just my personal thought. YMMV.
-m
Porsche GT3 comes to mind. But the wife won't have it. Not even considering it. Corvette comes up... Ferrari. Aston. The Audi R8 (although AWD) pokes in the most often. But not the Turbo.
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Looks like the '09 GT-R has sold, on the quest for a 997TT. Honest question here:
When the 991 turbo comes out, how long do you guys think (if ever) for the 997TT to fall below $60k?
When the 991 turbo comes out, how long do you guys think (if ever) for the 997TT to fall below $60k?
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That's a tough one to figure out, 997.1TT being the last of the Metzger engined Turbo's may hold up in value due to ease
of tuning\potential for big power builds.
The 997.2TT DFI/Integrated dry sump engined turbo may be another story.
of tuning\potential for big power builds.
The 997.2TT DFI/Integrated dry sump engined turbo may be another story.
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Again... Completely agree. These are almost the exact words that I keep hearing in the back of my head.
Porsche GT3 comes to mind. But the wife won't have it. Not even considering it. Corvette comes up... Ferrari. Aston. The Audi R8 (although AWD) pokes in the most often. But not the Turbo.
Porsche GT3 comes to mind. But the wife won't have it. Not even considering it. Corvette comes up... Ferrari. Aston. The Audi R8 (although AWD) pokes in the most often. But not the Turbo.
Same here and the GT-R never enters my head
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997 Turbo Manual
I've gone for the manual. I tested a Aston DB9 with paddle shift and yes very fast but after about half an hour I was bored.
The manual 997 is great fun bit difficult going into 2nd but leaves most things behind.
Its a rush and i'm still smiling! LOL
The manual 997 is great fun bit difficult going into 2nd but leaves most things behind.
Its a rush and i'm still smiling! LOL
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