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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #320 on: July 31, 2020, 08:34:17 pm »
Those brown examples are really nice...especially that 911, but also the Boxster...so many PDKs though. As much as I liked the transmission, I think I'd prefer the manual. I really want this to be a special car since I don't flip cars often...perhaps even a convertible manual 911.
I think I'd go convertible 911 too at this point because I love driving topless in the SC (much more than I thought I would). I even told IQ that for the next while I want to have 1 convertible in the fleet because I like it so much.

I'd be fine with a PDK in a 911, but would want stick in a Boxster.

Yes, I was surprised myself when I had the Boxster...must be an old man thing
Stick or PDK in a convertible 911 works fine IMO. A) PDK is really good B) PDK works with GT mission of convertible 911.

PDK is fine in Boxster...but for that car I'd prefer a stick.

True. I was thinking of getting a PDK 911 convertible for my next rental adventure, that should give me a good idea.

Convertibles are awesome imo.  Almost sensory overload at times, but not in a bad way.  I vote for a manual though.

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #321 on: August 01, 2020, 01:17:52 pm »
^^ what he said. :D
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #322 on: August 11, 2020, 07:54:55 am »
Currently my favorite spec, and this is a fine example...991.2, convertible, 4, manual, classic colour...

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/porsche/911/ottawa/ontario/5_49017788_20150918104622700?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=39_100_393&sprx=-2
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #323 on: August 11, 2020, 08:03:59 am »
Currently my favorite spec, and this is a fine example...991.2, convertible, 4, manual, classic colour...

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/porsche/911/ottawa/ontario/5_49017788_20150918104622700?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=39_100_393&sprx=-2

Looks great! Not usually a fan of grey but it works well with the red interior. Seems to be specced more for comfort than performance but that's ok in a Cab IMO.

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #324 on: August 11, 2020, 08:07:29 am »
Nice big boy toy! I wouldn't  fit in the rear seat but I guess no one do that anyway  ;D
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #325 on: August 11, 2020, 08:08:42 am »
Nice big boy toy! I wouldn't  fit in the rear seat but I guess no one do that anyway  ;D

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #326 on: August 17, 2020, 04:40:09 pm »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #327 on: August 17, 2020, 04:57:49 pm »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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that's not a Porsche.  ;)
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #328 on: August 17, 2020, 08:50:25 pm »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #329 on: August 18, 2020, 07:13:33 am »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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Not a bad way to use the funds :)

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #330 on: August 18, 2020, 09:04:01 am »
her first car?

Noice!

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #331 on: August 18, 2020, 09:40:57 am »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #332 on: August 18, 2020, 10:16:42 am »
So much safer these new cars compared to the tin cans most of us started in

Congrats!

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #333 on: August 18, 2020, 10:27:15 am »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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that's not a Porsche.  ;)

It's a South-Korean market Macan - look at the ground effects  ;)

Nice buy there for the kiddo! Congrats!
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #334 on: August 18, 2020, 02:02:47 pm »
My Porsche Budget took a hit today. :-[ ;D
Show and shine next Monday.
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This could mean he also bought a Porsche... 



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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #335 on: August 18, 2020, 04:46:28 pm »
I'll pass along the congrats Gents! It was a long and drawn out shopping/selection process. We looked/drove pretty much everything in this class and above and kept coming back to the Kona. It's crazy how many of these Kona's that Hyundai is selling. I read or good car/bad car that they are in 3rd place in Canada for small SUV's. Quite close to the 2nd place Honda CRV numbers as well.
https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2020-canada-small-suv-sales-figures/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfeXaB2TezY
It's got the 1.6 Turbo and DCT in it so it's no slouch - quite peppy.
https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/05/5-interesting-cars-the-2018-hyundai-kona-can-outrun-to-60-mph.html
She is pretty stoked to get it next week.  ;D
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #336 on: August 18, 2020, 05:22:18 pm »
I'll pass along the congrats Gents! It was a long and drawn out shopping/selection process. We looked/drove pretty much everything in this class and above and kept coming back to the Kona. It's crazy how many of these Kona's that Hyundai is selling. I read or good car/bad car that they are in 3rd place in Canada for small SUV's. Quite close to the 2nd place Honda CRV numbers as well.
https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2020-canada-small-suv-sales-figures/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfeXaB2TezY
It's got the 1.6 Turbo and DCT in it so it's no slouch - quite peppy.
https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/05/5-interesting-cars-the-2018-hyundai-kona-can-outrun-to-60-mph.html
She is pretty stoked to get it next week.  ;D
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Nice!  Love the Kona!  Nicely-proportioned and very cool-looking to my eye.  AWD?

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #337 on: August 18, 2020, 07:58:14 pm »
I'll pass along the congrats Gents! It was a long and drawn out shopping/selection process. We looked/drove pretty much everything in this class and above and kept coming back to the Kona. It's crazy how many of these Kona's that Hyundai is selling. I read or good car/bad car that they are in 3rd place in Canada for small SUV's. Quite close to the 2nd place Honda CRV numbers as well.
https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2020-canada-small-suv-sales-figures/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfeXaB2TezY
It's got the 1.6 Turbo and DCT in it so it's no slouch - quite peppy.
https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/05/5-interesting-cars-the-2018-hyundai-kona-can-outrun-to-60-mph.html
She is pretty stoked to get it next week.  ;D
Railton

Nice!  Love the Kona!  Nicely-proportioned and very cool-looking to my eye.  AWD?
Thanks! Yup, AWD.
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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #338 on: August 18, 2020, 08:36:15 pm »
Nice new ride and great reallocation of funds.   :fiver:

Man, the shitboxes i used to drive while in college.  I wouldn't put my dog in most of them now.   ;D

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Re: Porsche buying thread
« Reply #339 on: August 28, 2020, 04:34:55 pm »
My latest "if I was buying new, somewhat reasonable, save for a few more years, 911" :

http://www.porsche-code.com/PM5JQHW1