Found the same well optioned car today. Dealer wanted 71k. msrp was 91.5

Problem is... I drove a turbo today. I don't know if I'll be happy unless I drive home in that.

I have a decision to make

 

There ya go !!!!
I can relate .

 

Not sure if this is applicable to you, but I told myself, "This is your first Porsche, so you can always get a TT next year or two...".

Otherwise, I would have brought home a $150k car and faced an angry wife.

Another way to look at it is: sometimes it is more fun to want something, then to get something.

I am picking up my new 2009 C2 coupe tomorrow. I am satisfied, for now.

 

A 911 Turbo, 997.2 or 997.1 is probably the best car ever. Now the question is, what for? For tracking, I still believe a GT3 should be more fun. On roads, 55mph on Interstate, playing hide and seek with patrol, I guess any 911 is good enough. On country roads, too much power could actually be less fun.

In my country, Turbo also means "prestige" - like a Ferrari if you wish. Special insurance bracket, more tyres, more clutch, more brakes, "turbo-qualified" staff only (with turbo hourly rates), etc etc. Big boy toys for big boy wallets. And I'm not one.

 

It will be interesting to see what happens to the 07-09 997.1 TT's and the 997.1 and 997.2 S models when the 2010 MY's are on the lot.

 

It's my first Porsche, but I'm coming from an e60 m5. I love the way the Carrera feels and drives. It's truly a unique experience. Everything seems purposeful and precise. However.. If I'm going to spend 80k+ on a car, I honestly want a bit more power than what the base carrera brings to the table.

Which is why I'm considering the turbo. I'm thinking I should drive a gt3 as well

 

Another vote to pass on that car. I paid $91K for a new 2009 C2 'S' Cabrio with a $112K sticker about 6 weeks ago. I'd look for a better deal on an 'S' or jump up to that Turbo.

 

Oh I understand that completely. There's no question that the Porsche utilizes its full potential. Probably better than any other car in the world. I drove the car pretty hard on my test drive. Great feeling, but my point remains about wanting a bit more power.

 

I replied earlier in the thread that I found another similar car for 10k less. I offered cash and OTD was approx 81k.

 

A Turbo with just a flash and upgraded exhaust woild be enough of a start to leave you in complete amazement. It is a car to keep long term and with the Gt1 engine the last of its kind. My vote goes to a Turbo hands down .