The Official ARFCOM Porsche Thread (Page 8 of 153)
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Originally Posted By D_J: To get all that in a 992 GT3, you're paying more than $190k. MSRP is $194,060 with no other options. Add tax, ADM (if you can't find an allocation without it) and any other features and you're likely at $220k+.  Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat: Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat: Originally Posted By D_J: Bad news today. The story is long and complicated, and I'm not typing it all out, but due to issues with the title I have to return my GT3 to the dealer. Working on alternate options now. May have a line on another GT3 (some pros, several cons), may consider a MacLaren 570, or may be back in shopping mode. In any event, it really sucks. It is God himself saying its manual time. Then God should help me find one at a reasonable price.  When my Hennessy guy said "we just got one in on trade yesterday and its a manual" I almost fell off the couch and thought it was exactly that - God answering my need - but I know I would be frustrated at the higher cost, lower options and undesirable color every day of ownership. Let me live vicariously through you. Order the new one in BRG, with manual, axel lift, pccb and lightweight seats. Plz I just want to see how right I am about everything but I don't have 190k right now To get all that in a 992 GT3, you're paying more than $190k. MSRP is $194,060 with no other options. Add tax, ADM (if you can't find an allocation without it) and any other features and you're likely at $220k+. REEEEEEEEEEEEE |
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Originally Posted By D_J: Bad news today. The story is long and complicated, and I'm not typing it all out, but due to issues with the title I have to return my GT3 to the dealer. Working on alternate options now. May have a line on another GT3 (some pros, several cons), may consider a MacLaren 570, or may be back in shopping mode. In any event, it really sucks. Very sorry to hear. Good luck in your renewed search. |
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Originally Posted By D_J: That's the one. My guy was going to email the GM, but I found everything online - features, original MSRP, window sticker - before he could get back to me so I texted him and said I'd pass. I wasn’t aware that Graphite Blue was an undesirable color.... I must have horrible taste lol |
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: I wasn’t aware that Graphite Blue was an undesirable color.... I must have horrible taste lol Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By D_J: That's the one. My guy was going to email the GM, but I found everything online - features, original MSRP, window sticker - before he could get back to me so I texted him and said I'd pass. I wasn’t aware that Graphite Blue was an undesirable color.... I must have horrible taste lol It's too flat/"blah" for my tastes, but I like really bright, "shouty" colors on cars. Given 90% of cars are white, black, silver/gray or champagne, I'm obviously in the minority ... which makes it even better. 
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Originally Posted By D_J: It's too flat/"blah" for my tastes, but I like really bright, "shouty" colors on cars. Given 90% of cars are white, black, silver/gray or champagne, I'm obviously in the minority ... which makes it even better. Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By D_J: That's the one. My guy was going to email the GM, but I found everything online - features, original MSRP, window sticker - before he could get back to me so I texted him and said I'd pass. I wasn’t aware that Graphite Blue was an undesirable color.... I must have horrible taste lol It's too flat/"blah" for my tastes, but I like really bright, "shouty" colors on cars. Given 90% of cars are white, black, silver/gray or champagne, I'm obviously in the minority ... which makes it even better. It would make a good base for some vinyl work. i.e.  https://wrapfolio.com/tag/porsche/ |
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Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: It would make a good base for some vinyl work. i.e. https://i0.wp.com/wrapfolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/brx-media_porsche-wrap_01.jpg?zoom=1.25&ssl=1 https://wrapfolio.com/tag/porsche/ Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By D_J: That's the one. My guy was going to email the GM, but I found everything online - features, original MSRP, window sticker - before he could get back to me so I texted him and said I'd pass. I wasn’t aware that Graphite Blue was an undesirable color.... I must have horrible taste lol It's too flat/"blah" for my tastes, but I like really bright, "shouty" colors on cars. Given 90% of cars are white, black, silver/gray or champagne, I'm obviously in the minority ... which makes it even better. It would make a good base for some vinyl work. i.e. https://i0.wp.com/wrapfolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/brx-media_porsche-wrap_01.jpg?zoom=1.25&ssl=1 https://wrapfolio.com/tag/porsche/ Still needs some options. No FAL is a non-starter, as I'll scrape every time I attempt my driveway. |
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: This. If I ever get bored with the Carerra White, imma have the car wrapped in some Mopar Hi-Impact color for awhile.  Unpossible! White is best color. Carrera White is bestest white! Just washed after a dirty rainy ride home... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By vetmotox: Unpossible! White is best color. Carrera White is bestest white! Just washed after a dirty rainy ride home... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/325229/DE121456-B979-44A5-B041-C784215DFBDA_jpe-1904656.JPG It really is Attached File |
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: It really is https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/6F1DD3D1-F445-4705-B5E1-16D6E1F388CC_jpe-1905173.JPG "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white".
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white". All seriousness... my affection and appreciation for white cars came early in life. My first high school job was washing cars at a dealership. Graduated to minor detailing, which lead to a side gig detailing on my own at 19. As some one who maintains and details his own vehicles, I like white. My Tundra in quicksand is a close second. People ask how I keep it so clean. I tell them leave it out in rain. Hasn’t been washed in a year... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white". A manual transmission car no less. The ultimate "anti-arfcom" 911. @D_J have you seen this one? I can't tell if it has FAL or not... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=61265&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=50000&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c27934&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c25627#listing=294112745_isFeatured Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white". Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Originally Posted By NorthBridge: It really is https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/6F1DD3D1-F445-4705-B5E1-16D6E1F388CC_jpe-1905173.JPG "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white". 
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: A manual transmission car no less. The ultimate "anti-arfcom" 911. @D_J have you seen this one? I can't tell if it has FAL or not... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=61265&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=50000&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c27934&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c25627#listing=294112745_isFeatured https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_0396_PNG-1905873.JPG Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: "You've achieved a magnificent amount of success in your life. Taken risks that would frighten the strongest of men, relying only your own cunning and intuition. You have silenced the doubters and have decided to take the fruit of your labor and strike off a personal dream that you have had since childhood. A 911. Not just a 911, but THE 911. The GT3. A naturally aspirated track weapon that anticipates your movements and responds to touch like your own right hand to your left. It will scream to 9000 revolutions per minute, and is made of materials that but a few decades ago were only found in the dreams of mad men. The only question becomes what shade of color would you like to have your dream come in? We have a beautiful carmine red that strikes your eyes to moment you set upon it. Or a blue reminiscent of the years past when Gulf adorned their colors upon many a winning vehicle, setting the pedigree that continues to this day. Or perhaps you have your own color in mind. Unique to you and sets your 911 apart from all others. Truly the limit is only your imagination." "Colors are gay I want white". A manual transmission car no less. The ultimate "anti-arfcom" 911. @D_J have you seen this one? I can't tell if it has FAL or not... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=61265&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=50000&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c27934&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c25627#listing=294112745_isFeatured https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_0396_PNG-1905873.JPG That's actually a very good deal. Extended range tank, FAL, PCCB, buckets, Bose, PDLS in black. PDK for those who like it. The only real downside is it was sold in Feb, and left on their site to draw clicks/calls/emails. ETA - maybe not... 02/01 - for sale 02/08 - sold 02/23 - for sale Something's fucky. |
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Hopefully it works out. If you really wanted a McLaren you'd be driving one already. Actually, I want a Mac, a Lambo and an F-car at some point to try out. Some I expect to just be “an experience”, but who knows? The 570 should be right around the bottom of its depreciation curve, so maybe I drive it for a year and it confirms my desire to stay with Porsche. Maybe after a year I want to upgrade to a 720 or 675 (go, Bitcoin, go!). There just aren’t Porsche options available right now, and I don’t want to spend another year driving only my truck. |
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Originally Posted By D_J: Hold the line, fanbois. I'm working on a possible option or two. Unfortunately, that means bumping my cost by ~$25k or ~$68k more. 
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Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... I couldn’t either for a looooong time. Be relentless. |
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@D_J New BAT post, exactly what you want. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-porsche-gt3-touring-11/ Eta, sorry, now I see it's a touring. No wing. |
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Originally Posted By NukeThemTillTheyGlow: @D_J New BAT post, exactly what you want. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-porsche-gt3-touring-11/ NOT what I want. I like the touring, but I want a winged car abs definitely don’t want white. Plus, that will sell for $200k+ and if I’m paying that much, it will say RS on the rear.
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Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. |
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Originally Posted By vetmotox: 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. Originally Posted By vetmotox: Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. Nope. Work hard, spend & save smartly, and be patient. When I got divorced in ‘98, I was flat dead broke (my net worth was probably below zero). I busted my ass and in 2005, I bought my first used 911 for about $50k. |
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Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Originally Posted By D_J: Hold the line, fanbois. I'm working on a possible option or two. Unfortunately, that means bumping my cost by ~$25k or ~$68k more. Don’t despair, I’m still a year or two away from my 911, and I’m not rich, I drive a regular car and have an average paying job. Patience, hard work, Bitcoin and some luck will get you your dream car 
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Originally Posted By RX-78-2: Ok, looking at 997 Turbo prices, these go from $60k for tiptronic to $80k for a manual. Obviously they don’t have any Porsche warranty left. Any big reliability issue? How bad of a problem they can become? https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w1024/09319ec502de40eb8ce627c54de433e1.jpg Unless my memory is bad, the 997 turbo is based on the Mezger design and should be fairly bulletproof. I would want a manual - not only because manual is how God himself drives his Porsche, but because the Tip is not as good as the PDK. Its not a dual clutch and is a true slushbox. Still fast though. |
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Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Ahhhhh, looking at a RS or two? Originally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By D_J: NOT what I want. I like the touring, but I want a winged car abs definitely don’t want white. Plus, that will sell for $200k+ and if I’m paying that much, it will say RS on the rear. Ahhhhh, looking at a RS or two? If I can't get the GT3 I'm looking at, I may dump my crypto (some of it, anyhow) and spring for the RS. |
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Originally Posted By D_J: Unless my memory is bad, the 997 turbo is based on the Mezger design and should be fairly bulletproof. I would want a manual - not only because manual is how God himself drives his Porsche, but because the Tip is not as good as the PDK. Its not a dual clutch and is a true slushbox. Still fast though. Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By RX-78-2: Ok, looking at 997 Turbo prices, these go from $60k for tiptronic to $80k for a manual. Obviously they don’t have any Porsche warranty left. Any big reliability issue? How bad of a problem they can become? https://m.atcdn.co.uk/a/media/w1024/09319ec502de40eb8ce627c54de433e1.jpg Unless my memory is bad, the 997 turbo is based on the Mezger design and should be fairly bulletproof. I would want a manual - not only because manual is how God himself drives his Porsche, but because the Tip is not as good as the PDK. Its not a dual clutch and is a true slushbox. Still fast though. Indeed 997TT has the Mezger goodness. |
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Originally Posted By D_J: If I can't get the GT3 I'm looking at, I may dump my crypto (some of it, anyhow) and spring for the RS. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By vetmotox: 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. Originally Posted By vetmotox: Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. I didn't want one until this year. Between NJMP and here it's Porsche, Porsche, Porsche. By the way I am going back to NJMP in May and June. May 22 with NASA and their HPDE on Lightning and June 24 with NJMP run by Skip Barber for their track day on Thunderbolt. |
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Originally Posted By D_J: Nope. Work hard, spend & save smartly, and be patient. When I got divorced in ‘98, I was flat dead broke (my net worth was probably below zero). I busted my ass and in 2005, I bought my first used 911 for about $50k. Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By vetmotox: Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. Nope. Work hard, spend & save smartly, and be patient. When I got divorced in ‘98, I was flat dead broke (my net worth was probably below zero). I busted my ass and in 2005, I bought my first used 911 for about $50k. How much do they pay Site Staff.
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Originally Posted By glocknick: I didn't want one until this year. Between NJMP and here it's Porsche, Porsche, Porsche. By the way I am going back to NJMP in May and June. May 22 with NASA and their HPDE on Lightning and June 24 with NJMP run by Skip Barber for their track day on Thunderbolt. Definitely on my list. The next 3 months are crazy. Showers, weddings, family vacation. Going to be tough to fit in track day. Going to try.. |
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Originally Posted By glocknick: How much do they pay Site Staff. Originally Posted By glocknick: Originally Posted By D_J: Originally Posted By vetmotox: Originally Posted By speedbuggy16v: Part of me is happy for you guys, another part is so green I am turning into mold........... I cant even afford a shitty rust bucket 914 thats about to fold in half...... 911 has been my dream car since 1986. It definitely didn’t happen overnight. Nope. Work hard, spend & save smartly, and be patient. When I got divorced in ‘98, I was flat dead broke (my net worth was probably below zero). I busted my ass and in 2005, I bought my first used 911 for about $50k. How much do they pay Site Staff. We get to borrow the Yugo on weekends so long as we fill it back up with gas. |
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Originally Posted By RX-78-2: Ok, looking at 997 Turbo prices, these go from $60k for tiptronic to $80k for a manual. Obviously they don’t have any Porsche warranty left. Any big reliability issue? How bad of a problem they can become?  *drool* Originally Posted By D_J: If I can't get the GT3 I'm looking at, I may dump my crypto (some of it, anyhow) and spring for the RS. Sweet! 
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Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Wow. That’s a dick move.  I guess they’re not interested in selling. Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Originally Posted By D_J: Okay, fuck them. Since calling and telling them I was interested yesterday, they raised the price $5k. Wow. That’s a dick move. I guess they’re not interested in selling. They know someone will pay it. It was listed at roughly MSRP. Everything else is +$20k, so they realized they were leaving money on the table. |
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