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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by hakaida
I'm glad that you got a great deal. I have to work on my negotiating skills. I am having not much luck on used cars in the 80 to 90k range. I would think I could get at least 5 to 10k off, but so far I am unsuccessful.

Any secrets on how you negotiated?
Actually I dont know if I'm a good negotiator myself-the car is a unique paint to sample color and doesnt have the sport chrono package.
They were asking $105,800 on a $144K msrp and I got it down to $100k so far.
They have had it in inventory for awhile so are motivated to sell it.
Sometimes you just have to find the right seller at the right time!
 
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This looks like a great car/deal. If you track the car, consider the Suncoast Sport Mode, or maybe better... Softronic.
 
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Pulled the trigger....almost

put down a deposit and will pick her up next week.
 
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Love it! Congrats and best of luck.
 
Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Do the dynamic engine mounts only come with the sport chrono pkg on a 6 speed c4 gts?
 
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Great decision... That car is awesome!
 
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Sorry one more question- should I get a DME scan even though the car has less than 500 miles?
 
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I would just to know. But that's me.
 
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Does anyone know of a good porsche mechanic in austin-I am thinking of getting the suncoast sport mode installed on my C4 GTS
 
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Originally Posted by dallascajun
Do the math:

$35k off MSRP
$895 for Sport Mode Upgrade (Suncoast)

The car is still over $34k off. The decision to buy the car shouldn't have anything to do with SC, it should be whether you want that car.

FWIW, I have a6spd GTS and NEVER drive it without Sport button pushed (but PASM usually set back to normal/comfort). It's almost an involuntary response: turn the key, press Sport button (and then press PASM to 'off' and PSE to 'On'). I could case less about the clock on the dash but love the more aggressive throttle response that SC adds.

Your answer is above.

As for the wart, I don't see how you would add this without changing the dash. Very expensive and not worth it, IMO. I'd stick with the 900 upgrade from Suncoast and call it a day. If you're not going to track the car, what on earth do you want the track timer for? Just to have it?

I think you made the right choice, enjoy the car!

I would personally pass on a DME with that mileage, unless it's free, I wouldn't pay for it.
 
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