Wait or buy now?
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It really depends on why you want the PDK. If you really insist on 'assisted shifting' (not a bad thing by the way - IMO) then wait. The PDK is infinitely better than the auto - the current 'assisted shifting' option. If you can forgo the PDK and are happy with a manual, I wouldn't wait. Too many good deals on existing cars.
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Well, the OP was ready to spend $135k on a 2010 C4S, I think he'd be willing to spend a few more thousand on a turbo.
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The OP also said this: "why pay $160k for a car (Turbo) when you can get something reasonably close for half the price".
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That's true. However I don't think the OP is going to find the car he's going to want without specifically ordering it. Also, a bigger point is that I don't think a C4S (which is what I drive) is "reasonably close" to a turbo. Sure, it has the wider back end and AWD, but from a driving/performance standpoint, I think it pretty much ends there. I've had the chance to sit in the passenger seat of a few turbo's when the owner showed me what they can do and I can clearly state that my C4S isn't even close. End of the day, the OP has the funds to spend $135k on a C4S. If he's driven both and knows the performance of the turbo, is very specific on the wants of the car, spend the money and get the turbo exactly like he wants. I know I would (if I had the money).
That's true. However I don't think the OP is going to find the car he's going to want without specifically ordering it. Also, a bigger point is that I don't think a C4S (which is what I drive) is "reasonably close" to a turbo. Sure, it has the wider back end and AWD, but from a driving/performance standpoint, I think it pretty much ends there. I've had the chance to sit in the passenger seat of a few turbo's when the owner showed me what they can do and I can clearly state that my C4S isn't even close. End of the day, the OP has the funds to spend $135k on a C4S. If he's driven both and knows the performance of the turbo, is very specific on the wants of the car, spend the money and get the turbo exactly like he wants. I know I would (if I had the money).
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500,
That's true. However I don't think the OP is going to find the car he's going to want without specifically ordering it. Also, a bigger point is that I don't think a C4S (which is what I drive) is "reasonably close" to a turbo. Sure, it has the wider back end and AWD, but from a driving/performance standpoint, I think it pretty much ends there. I've had the chance to sit in the passenger seat of a few turbo's when the owner showed me what they can do and I can clearly state that my C4S isn't even close. End of the day, the OP has the funds to spend $135k on a C4S. If he's driven both and knows the performance of the turbo, is very specific on the wants of the car, spend the money and get the turbo exactly like he wants. I know I would (if I had the money).
That's true. However I don't think the OP is going to find the car he's going to want without specifically ordering it. Also, a bigger point is that I don't think a C4S (which is what I drive) is "reasonably close" to a turbo. Sure, it has the wider back end and AWD, but from a driving/performance standpoint, I think it pretty much ends there. I've had the chance to sit in the passenger seat of a few turbo's when the owner showed me what they can do and I can clearly state that my C4S isn't even close. End of the day, the OP has the funds to spend $135k on a C4S. If he's driven both and knows the performance of the turbo, is very specific on the wants of the car, spend the money and get the turbo exactly like he wants. I know I would (if I had the money).
How are you liking the 09?
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Mine is a 2008 6speed.
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I was thrown off by your rims...luv em, what are they?
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Thanks, they are HRE P40's. 19 inch in brushed finish. Here's a better pic.
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Yes, complete with 1.9% financing. It should also be noted that in a few weeks, the sales tax is going from 5% to 6.25%, so completing this purchase now over the Turbo in ~9 months not only saves me the $60k in retail, but the extra couple thousand in taxes too.