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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by john0719
And another thing, and I'm not sure about other turbo owners, it feels like everything you are passing is blurred when all that power grabs you and lauches you. It's almost like you are traveling through a space warp, lol. It's both intoxicating and scary at times to be honest, especially if you are driving in the city. You are literally going from 60kph to 120khp in a matter of a second or two.
I couldn't agree more. I don't have a turbo S with launch control, but when I brake boost my Turbo and launch at 8-12 PSI off the line I feel like I just hit "ludicrous speed"...any Spaceballs fans out there??
 
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I couldn't agree more. I don't have a turbo S with launch control, but when I brake boost my Turbo and launch at 8-12 PSI off the line I feel like I just hit "ludicrous speed"...any Spaceballs fans out there??
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Thanks for the opinions. The search has begun to replace my 2011 S. Since I like the colors and features I have on my 2011 my plan is to replace it with an exact likeness other than what the turbo adds. Im not at all familiar with turbo pricing so can anybody tell me if this is a fair price for this turbo. it is Porsche Certified and has a documented $1000 bumper repair that Carfax lists as an accident
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Originally Posted by Peskarik
I've seen some women behind the wheel of a Turbo, but I am still to see a woman behind the wheel of Mustang/Corvette or Aston Martin.
Come to the USA and that will change. Maybe the Aston you have a few less women. You see 80 year old women rolling in z06 vettes.

I personally wouldnt consider owning a 2011 c2s over a turbo having owned a turbo if that helps.
 
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my old turbo would make my palms sweat just on the way to work - with a few highway pulls and some damn fast corners!

i miss the turbo life....
 
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Originally Posted by dbinpv
Thanks for the opinions. The search has begun to replace my 2011 S. Since I like the colors and features I have on my 2011 my plan is to replace it with an exact likeness other than what the turbo adds. Im not at all familiar with turbo pricing so can anybody tell me if this is a fair price for this turbo. it is Porsche Certified and has a documented $1000 bumper repair that Carfax lists as an accident
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carfax accident could mean anything from a serious impact or a minor fender bender. if all it is is a scuffed or dented bumper that was replaced or repaired and painted then that's likely not a big deal. but you absolutely want to confirm that there was no structural damage, engine damage or damage to the metal panels. The plastic bumpers are no big deal and many CPO'd cars end up having their bumpers touched up or resprayed by the dealer because the majority of used cars they get on a trade show some wear and tear on their bumpers and need to be addressed to bring them to acceptable condition before sale

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thats seems a tad high considering you can get a new '12 for low $130s. Id say 110ish for this one.
 
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