Topic: Porsche buying thread

[Railton]

I never thought I would say this, but I'm considering getting a 911.  Maybe a 997 in the 2009-2011 age range.

As much as I would prefer a Carrera 2, I think I would actually buy a 4S, as I would daily it in Winter too. 

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

P.S. This won't be an imminent purchase, maybe in a couple of years.

You’ll need one of these first for deliveries 

I looked into 977.1 and 2 back seat room a few years ago. I came away thinking no. Possibly the 2013 models and onward as the wheelbase is slightly longer.
Kids yes, adults no. Even small ones.
Railton

[Triple Bob]

I never thought I would say this, but I'm considering getting a 911.  Maybe a 997 in the 2009-2011 age range.

As much as I would prefer a Carrera 2, I think I would actually buy a 4S, as I would daily it in Winter too. 

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

P.S. This won't be an imminent purchase, maybe in a couple of years.

You’ll need one of these first for deliveries 

  Hopefully!

[rrocket]

I never thought I would say this, but I'm considering getting a 911.  Maybe a 997 in the 2009-2011 age range.

As much as I would prefer a Carrera 2, I think I would actually buy a 4S, as I would daily it in Winter too. 

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

P.S. This won't be an imminent purchase, maybe in a couple of years.

You’ll need one of these first for deliveries 

I looked into 977.1 and 2 back seat room a few years ago. I came away thinking no. Possibly the 2013 models and onward as the wheelbase is slightly longer.
Kids yes, adults no. Even small ones.
Railton

IQ fit in the back of my 911.

But normal size adults? For anything beyond a run to the corner store I'd say no.

[aquadorhj]

I never thought I would say this, but I'm considering getting a 911.  Maybe a 997 in the 2009-2011 age range.

As much as I would prefer a Carrera 2, I think I would actually buy a 4S, as I would daily it in Winter too. 

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

P.S. This won't be an imminent purchase, maybe in a couple of years.

You’ll need one of these first for deliveries 

I looked into 977.1 and 2 back seat room a few years ago. I came away thinking no. Possibly the 2013 models and onward as the wheelbase is slightly longer.
Kids yes, adults no. Even small ones.
Railton

IQ fit in the back of my 911.

But normal size adults? For anything beyond a run to the corner store I'd say no.

there's 997 driving around in -27 in snow, in my neighborhood everyday.  so i think it's doable all year.

but i don't think anyone with legs can fit in the back of 997...

[johngenx]

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

Not even close.  Much smaller than the third rows in mid sized SUVs.

[rrocket]

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

Not even close.  Much smaller than the third rows in mid sized SUVs.

You want useable seats, Panamera

[johngenx]

I'd buy a used 911 and an old LS, and presto, lots of seats.   

[dirtyjeffer]

I'd buy a used 911 and an old LS, and presto, lots of seats.   

i mentioned a used LS as a possible option for myself in a couple of years when the time comes...my wife wasn't keen on a 10 year old car...mainly because the last time i bought an older car (Grand Marquis), it had a few problems...i told her an LS is 10x the car the Grand Marquis was, so we'll see when the time comes.

[rrocket]

I'd buy a used 911 and an old LS, and presto, lots of seats.   

i mentioned a used LS as a possible option for myself in a couple of years when the time comes...my wife wasn't keen on a 10 year old car...mainly because the last time i bought an older car (Grand Marquis), it had a few problems...i told her an LS is 10x the car the Grand Marquis was, so we'll see when the time comes.

My dad has been a long time Marquis owner. He had the last year model in ultimate trim or something.

My 90 LS, though many years older, was a nicer car.

And my 04 LS? Not even in the same universe.

[johngenx]

I think my "Ultimate" quiver of vehicles would be an LS600h for daily driving - amazing sedan with hybrid tech and AWD, a 4Runner for winter mountain missions, and a 911.  All of those are well built and engineered.  No glass-cannon Pasta Rockets need apply.  Porsche has their gaffes, but they build the best sports cars for how I'd want to use one.

[rrocket]

As much as I like the LS600, my recent test of the GS450h would have me choosing it over the LS....at least in price range I could afford.

And I can't believe I'm saying that.

[KD]

I never thought I would say this, but I'm considering getting a 911.  Maybe a 997 in the 2009-2011 age range.

As much as I would prefer a Carrera 2, I think I would actually buy a 4S, as I would daily it in Winter too. 

Thoughts?  Can you still fit reasonably (Jeff) sized people in the back?

P.S. This won't be an imminent purchase, maybe in a couple of years.

Saw a nice looking young lady pulling out of a Starbuck's drive thru in her new Targa 4S shod with winters a couple of weeks ago.  I gave her a thumbs up and she returned a big smile.   

[Triple Bob]

I'll have to have a look in the back then.  I was going to say kids, but my son is getting bigger all the time.  Even just for an hour or so, if he can't fit, then it's a no go.

[Hannibalsmith]

Stopped by Pfaff Porsche yesterday... man I have Porsche fever bad...

Facta Non Verba

Action: Porsche fund set up: $2,000 $3,058.19 $5,058.19 $6,058.19 $7,059.36$7,559.36 $10,059.36$12,064.61$10,064.61$11,064.61$12,074.01$14,574.01$15,585.00$40,585.00  $41,106.34  deposited.

[OliverD]

That would buy a pretty nice Cayman.

[Hannibalsmith]

Given I only drive ~5,000 - 8,000 km / year, one of my big questions is should this be my daily all year round or fair weather only. If I decide that, it will help with picking which model, etc.

[johngenx]

What's the needed downpayment for a GT2 RS?

 

[quadzilla]

^^^  I think it is only $41,106.34 but I could be off by a couple of pennies.

[Hannibalsmith]

What's the needed downpayment for a GT2 RS?

 

lol I already have a GT3 RS...albeit in lego form

I think if all year daily, I should aim for the newest 911 I can afford.

If seasonal, then maybe something a bit older / special might be interesting, like air-cooled or Spyder

[Gurgie]

What's the needed downpayment for a GT2 RS?

 

lol I already have a GT3 RS...albeit in lego form

I think if all year daily, I should aim for the newest 911 I can afford.

If seasonal, then maybe something a bit older / special might be interesting, like air-cooled or Spyder

A 997.2 Carrera 4S would make for a nice daily driver for you