Dial 911

[robg]

Originally Posted by lemming

Well. I wish I could give you driving impressions for the Speedster but it’s ungodly expensive and also not my primary focus. I suspect there are no test drives on it since it only has 20 miles.

From 991.2 TTS, any impressions were limited. Wish I had time to sample 2018 GTS with a manual. But just never enough time. And also feel badly about using someone else’s time if I’m not super serious about the particular car.

I wonder if the speedster will follow a similar pattern as the 911R -> GT3 touring did where they release a high priced low volume speciality model as a test before releasing a more mainstream version in the next gen of car. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 992 speedster variant crop up at some point...

[lemming]

Originally Posted by robg

I wonder if the speedster will follow a similar pattern as the 911R -> GT3 touring did where they release a high priced low volume speciality model as a test before releasing a more mainstream version in the next gen of car. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 992 speedster variant crop up at some point...

That is pretty insightful. It retains the value of the 991 version. But then creates a whole new Uber category of Franken911 for high end buyers which is just repurposing parts (high high high margins)

[robg]

Originally Posted by lemming

That is pretty insightful. It retains the value of the 991 version. But then creates a whole new Uber category of Franken911 for high end buyers which is just repurposing parts (high high high margins)

Porsche are geniuses at continually finding new even higher margin niches...

[lemming]

Originally Posted by robg

Porsche are geniuses at continually finding new even higher margin niches...

Have you seen the prices for the 992 Turbos?

276,000 to 320,000 which reflects scarcity but still.

The car is not 2-3 times more expensive in labor or parts than a standard 992.

[robg]

Originally Posted by lemming

Have you seen the prices for the 992 Turbos?



276,000 to 320,000 which reflects scarcity but still.



The car is not 2-3 times more expensive in labor or parts than a standard 992.

Wow..


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[lemming]

Originally Posted by robg

Wow..


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This is on the highway side. But new 992 TTS cars sticker at 238k

[wdc330i]

What did these things cost new? At any rate, love Lava Orange:

https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1218465

Never mind. The answer is, it cost a lot more!

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

What did these things cost new? At any rate, love Lava Orange:

https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1218465

Never mind. The answer is, it cost a lot more!

Did the T offer a back seat option? Guessing maybe yes if you did not order the LWB

[lemming]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

What did these things cost new? At any rate, love Lava Orange:

https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1218465

Never mind. The answer is, it cost a lot more!

(125k)

Think one of the guys pointed out that the GTS is usually the sweet spot for non-egregious price gouging and excellent resale value.

I’d never get the 911 T in lieu of the GTS because the extra power is nice, but so aren’t all of the standard options on a GTS.

I am so not a 911 T fanboi. Paying more for something with the base engine highlights my skepticism that less power in a fat lardass modern 911 is ever a good thing.

[robg]

Originally Posted by lemming

(125k)

Think one of the guys pointed out that the GTS is usually the sweet spot for non-egregious price gouging and excellent resale value.

I’d never get the 911 T in lieu of the GTS because the extra power is nice, but so aren’t all of the standard options on a GTS.

I am so not a 911 T fanboi. Paying more for something with the base engine highlights my skepticism that less power in a fat lardass modern 911 is ever a good thing.

Yeah I dont get the hype over the 911T either.