02-01-2020, 10:57 AM | #641 |
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Is the S as necessary on a .2? Don't both base and S have the turbo that would more than satisfy Josh's want for low end torque?
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02-01-2020, 11:46 AM | #642 | |
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I never thought there was a reason to get an S, my 997 was a base and the car was ridiculously fast for the roads. I only have an S model because when the 991 came out Porsche took 1/2 a year to introduce the manual and I could not get a base allocation so I grabbed an S allocation. I read they are doing the same thing with the 992’s ... it seems they really limit the base allocations so you have to buy the more expensive S model. |
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02-01-2020, 02:02 PM | #643 | |
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It will be interesting if you drive it to see if the lag that you talked about in your linked review was PDK related or if you notice it on a manual as well.
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02-01-2020, 02:04 PM | #644 | |
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This one just happens to be good colors, good options and an S at a low side of market price (I think because of the miles). i wouldn't kick an S or a C4 out the door, but I am not limiting my search to those. In the 991.2 the base and the S are both 3.0 flat sixes with twin turbos. Supposedly the S has very slightly larger turbos, but you can get very close to S power with a tune (if that's your thing).
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02-01-2020, 03:09 PM | #645 | |
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Just pm’ed you, I don’t think the lag will be there being it’s a manual, i’ll test drive it if you want me to, no worries being it might be your next car I will drive it respectfully. |
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02-21-2020, 01:10 PM | #646 |
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This one is sold, but what an awesome interior:
I'm still searching. I am regretting losing the BAT auction more and more. I reached out to the dealer that sold that car to see if they would broker a deal with the winning bidder, where that guy can profit a bit, the dealer can earn a fee and I can get the car I most want. We'll see if anyone on their side is interested. I'm also working with a local dealer to keep an eye on the dealer auctions for the car I am looking for. https://www.selectluxury.com/VDP-201...era-c-2951.htm
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02-21-2020, 02:36 PM | #647 |
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I love houndstooth cloth, but I'm not sure how well that goes with beige plus the exterior color. A bit of a risky trio if you ask me...
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02-21-2020, 02:59 PM | #648 | |
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02-21-2020, 04:43 PM | #649 |
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02-21-2020, 05:08 PM | #650 | |
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Very interesting color. Similar, but a bit darker than the Ruby Red I had on my Boxster. I also like the houndstooth + leather seats. As for the insignias, if the "911" script was just an outline like the Porsche logo, it would look better...
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