Given the exposed premises I would reluctantly do (4). I would never park a Porsche outside when I have a garage.

It's your decision... but have you seen the FK reports, lousy range, poor performance, battery issues. Why do you want such a car?

 

I would be wary of buying Fisker's first car. Wait until they prove they can do it without trouble.

911.

 

Amen brother. Also Fisker took a US government grant (taxpayers money) and moved their production overseas. Ain't that just grand?

 

I must say i pretty much agree with everyone of you on all of your points. Adias asks a very pointed question that hits home...."why do you want such a car?" I thought about this for awhile and thought about something we can all relate to....nothing we do when it comes to cars is rational to the normal human being. From taking a perfectly good car and modifying it to taking a new car to the limits on the track on the edge of disaster. This is just another on of my irrational moments that I will likely regret. Like when i got rid of my 1965 Dodge Coronet in 2003 that I remember my dad driving down the driveway when i was 4. I regret that and have been searching ever since to buy it back. To help me cope with my irrational behavior, I look at Adias's quote in his signature: "Dream as impractical, irrational and unnecessary as that may be... Here's to the Dreamers!" -- Porsche AG.

So let me be clear. My C4S has been the best car I have ever owned, no question. With th PDK transmission, its an engineering marvel. When I accelerate onto the freeway or navigate through the turns on the track, its near perfection. Its like being married to a Stepford wife...I get everything the way i want it, when I want it how i want it. I'm looking for that mistress that I know will give me nothing but trouble, like fatal attraction...completely irrational.



As a result of all of the good inputs, here are my leanings (that are likely to change until I take delivery of the Fisker in March):

• Trade in my C4S with PDK since it still has a lot of its value.
• Reconfigure my Garage, believe it or not, I have a three car garage. One bay will have the fisker, another will have my wifes car and the third has all of the bikes and kids crap. Frankly we have too much crap. i need to figure out how to clean and store it differently
• Buy a 2002 C4S (6 speed) for the weekends, track and bad weather and get back into really driving a car...the PDK has made me lazy.
• Add a 991 to my stable in a couple years. Maybe a turbo or GT3.

Keep in mind none of this is rational, but at the end of the day I do know I will have 911s in my future. Once again, thanks for the honest (and useful) feedback. Here is to all of you who are just as irrational (and confused) as me.

 

Here's to the dreamers!

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I guess like they say, if you have to ask go with the fisker!

 

I think the Fiskar is the only hybrid that doesn't compromise. While looks are subjective, unlike other hybrids I think it is well styled. It gets great gas mileage and eliminates the need to ever fill up if you drive less than 50 miles per day and can stay in electric mode. But, if you are going on a trip it has range unlike a pure electric car. Those are nice features. Most importantly, the car does perform. It doesnt accelerate like a sports car but is similar to a S class, 740 or A8. Handling is ok, nowhere near a Panamera but close to a CLS which i think are also fair comparables. I think the interior is on par with Aston since it's supplied by the same company. But this is the only hybrid on earth you could begin to compare to MB, BMW, Audi or Aston. All of that said, I think the early cars will have bugs as the early Valmut Boxsters did. I'm also discouraged that they keep raising the price. This might be one reason to go through with your purchase bc you are locked in at the old price.

In terms of the company, they have great investors (Kleiner and NEA), a great BOD (Vic Doolan) and a world class management team. Most of their dealers own other high line dealers. This is why I think they will get the bugs worked out, given enough time. Remember, they've built a company and a car from scratch faster than GM could build the Volt.

Their loan from the DOE helped finance the purchase of the Boxwood plant from GM in Delaware which is where the next car called Nina will be built. I have seen the Nina and think the value proposition on the car will be better than the Karma. Lower cost (50-60k), BMW motor and possibly many other BMW parts including 5 series chassis, and good, if not better styling than the Karma. While GM had spent over $500m on Boxwood, Fisker only paid $20m. So they will have US based manufacturing and at a discounted set up cost.

Lastly, I see Henrik from time to time and up until about 2 months ago he was always driving a V12 Vantage. I know the manufacturing team has also spent a lot of time in Germany. So I think the target is to inspire like Aston and manufacture like BMW/Mercedes.

Not sure my comments will change anything in terms of your purchase. I do think Fisker is a remarkable company but even I'm not sure I personally want any hybrid in my garage. That said, at this point the Karma is the only one I would consider.

 

Option 4 would be mine too. Get the big money from the Fisker dealer , get the 7500 dollars, get the car... Lease the Fisker for 1 year (shortest term possible) so you know how much you will get back and you have a great (hopefully) down payment for the new 991 Turbo... It's soo nice when a plan comes together !! Good luck!!

 

Here is something that doesn't go in favor of the Fisker. They are recalling and saying they need to replace battery packs in over 200 of them.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/01/f...-their-batter/

 

Did you really expect this to be a clear-sailing introduction?? Just wait.. Tis is the first time that Fisker is building the stuff himself and does not rely on the BMW ( one of the best engineered platforms). He is going to have all kind of trouble... Including a horrible customer support service... no parts... no knowledge.... no nothing... Good luck with your support... it's your bank account that will support and pay for the boo-boo's..

 

Actually, I have to say I have been impressed so far....I have a friend who got delivery in Texas two weeks ago and loves it. In fact, while he was on vacation in California the dealer contacted him and tried to arrange picking up the car and replace the batteries while he was on vacation so when he came back he would have the updated car sitting in the Garage. Frankly, I have never had any dealer do that for me for any recall for MB or Porsche. Fisker is a high end car guy and I think understands how to treat his market. However, it will be interesting to see if it is sustainable.

 

This is the answer. Personally, I think the Karma looks hideous and at 120k, you're entering low mileage 997.2 GT3/RS, decent mileage F430 territory. There are ton of other proven vehicles in this price range. But to each his own, and I would love to see one of these properly done up.

 

You want service??? Buy a Hyundai Genesis . They come and chew your food for you!!!

 

Probably the silliest thread I've ever seen. Nobody who can afford a Fisker is going to waste time "deliberating" the decision over a forum. Sorry, it's either a do or a don't and it isn't a purchase to be made by a child....only a child would ask such a silly question on the internet to see what other's would say. Send us a picture when you get it.

 

they look good, but beside that theres nothing I like about the car, they were extreemly uncomfortable and sadly slow.