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Why in god's name would you want turbos on your 911 unless it's a TURBO?
I know, torque and power and torque and power but urrrrrrrrgh it's just another car at that point. Someone above suggested 997 GTS, now I am a huge fanboy of the GTS, really would love one but prices have gone absolutely insane vs a nicely specced 'S', they make zero sense. Random idea, Alfa 4C, dead set loos like it wants to fellate you. |
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My friend that had one years ago is the whole reason I want one. Wish he never let me drive it LOL. He paid $36k for it. I forget what year. No, it was not a problem car. Clean title car with no problems etc. Last edited by Donatello.; 10-31-2024 at 07:06 PM.. |
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10-31-2024, 11:42 PM | #28 |
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That seems reasonable enough on the surface, but the engine and transmission requirements for rebuilds/servicing are usually pretty insane, requiring major mechanical work, dropping the engine/subframes, or changing out parts that would run 10x longer in a mass produced engine. I always wondered how they could make these insane numbers...but then I learned about the required maintenance. Make sure to factor that in.
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so many great cars under $100K
Most of my top choices would be mid engine with manual transmission Gen 1 R8 V8 (biased) Gen1 NSX (biased) 981 GT4/GTS/Spyder Lotus Emira/Evora/Elise AM Vantage Most of these listed above are most likely to retain their value if not appreciate in value.... there are many many other amazing cars you can easily get that will be well sorted and low miles for under $100K The hunting of one is one of the funnest parts of buying one. Happy hunting |
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What is your daily? Something other than the Hellcat or MX5?
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Besides, wouldn't I be replacing turbos with turbos? I already got it listed in my sig below. Who want's to go through the hassle of changing that?
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I wouldn't do anything until something blips on your radar and gives you that 'I MUST have that RIGHT NOW' feeling. Just my $.02 of course, good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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11-01-2024, 08:12 AM | #35 |
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^^^THIS^^^ I call it the "switch." When it is turned on, one will know. I'm sure you will find the right car. It is out there! Cheers!
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I say all this as a bitter man who was shopping for a GTS in the 50K range in 2019 and felt they were too expensive and passed |
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I too would like to go back to the time where a manual 997 GTS with low mileage was an $85k car but that ain’t happening. |
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It sounds like you’re equating the service work of a 355 or older car with that of a 430 which is not correct. Engine doesn’t need to be dropped for service on anything after 355 and even those are only every 5 years. |
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11-01-2024, 01:55 PM | #39 | |
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I realise the market speaks so add GTS and take 20K miles off and it is what it is but man, near 6 figres for a PDK makes me sit upright. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/e...-21ca03395ced/ |
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In 2019 I sat in a white on black, full leather, manual GTS cab with 40,000KM (25K miles). Again, stick. List was $89K CAD and I passed thinking they would come down. Today that fetches $125K CAD. |
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I've owned a 997.2 4S before and driving the GTS is like night and day by comparison, I was shocked at how much of a difference there was in the driving feel. It's not just some CL wheels, the engine and throttle response feel completely different than the S/4S. |
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I looked at plenty of coupes with 40kish miles in the mid-$60k range a few years ago, now those would be $90-95k. Manual coupes with 20k miles were $90-100k before, now they are selling for $140k+. I almost bought a PTS one with low mileage for $115k a few years ago, that would probably be $160-170k now (which seems insane). |
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I would go Aston Martin for a touch of class and throw in an exhaust and wheels.
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