Sorely Tempted

[superdog]

No. I’m not going to make this happen.

But me being me, it’s got my wheels spinning.

My old Porsche salesman just sent me this pic, along with some others.

2019 911 Targa 4 GTS

So frigging nice. But I love my car. And I’d take a 30k hit if I were to trade it in.

But wow. So nice.

[droptopman]

Beauty. Every time I see a nice Porsche I want one...can you sit a set of clubs somewhere in that?

[1911dude]

Cars are the one purchase/investment guaranteed to lose money. No Thank you

[superdog]

Originally Posted by 1911dude

Cars are the one purchase/investment guaranteed to lose money. No Thank you

Ha. I don’t buy them to make money on it.

But I also don’t want to be stupidly irresponsible.

[AzPaul]

And I'm sure the paint splatter will come off.

[brandrea]

I dunno Seth, that would looks awfully nice next to your AMG in the driveway

[superdog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I dunno Seth, that would looks awfully nice next to your AMG in the driveway

I wish.

Sadly, I have a one car length driveway and only one garage spot. It is one or the other for me.

Can't really afford two either. Unless I flip the Range and one becomes my daily.

[Keadog]

It's a great car and no reason you can't DD it if you want to. Just get a second set of wheels and winter tires. I love mine.
I DD an S550 now so only drive the Targa in good weather but had a '15 TT with 2 sets of tires and it was fine with Alpins on. Only potential problem is if snow is too deep.

[TheVTCGuy]

Seth, I want to help.... Buy the car, and send me your old one. That way, you will absolve yourself of all the guilt of not inviting me to dinner when you visited California, which I am sure is keeping you awake at night. Problem solved.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Seth, I want to help.... Buy the car, and send me your old one. That way, you will absolve yourself of all the guilt of not inviting me to dinner when you visited California, which I am sure is keeping you awake at night. Problem solved.

Hmmmm.

With this option, I’m now much more seriously thinking about it.

[Art 1]

You only die once, buy it.

[sokoloka]

Gorgeous 911. What's the ask?

[superdog]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Gorgeous 911. What's the ask?

165K.

guessing there is not much room. if any.

[imperio]

Originally Posted by superdog

165K.

guessing there is not much room. if any.

Yikes! Well, pretty car, pretty penny.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

That's a great looking car. My favorite of the 911 line, but I think the AMG is more unique. I'd stay put. The AMG is really special.

I must agree with you. Not really thinking about it. Besides the big hit, I love my car. And I agree completely. It is a special car.

Originally Posted by MonBK

A MB for a bug, no way!

Originally Posted by austinp

I'd keep your Benz. That thing is so sinister! In a good way.

Agree. Love the lines.

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Ya it's a nice ride , but I'd much rather have your Benz!

if only I could have both.

Originally Posted by imperio

Yikes! Well, pretty car, pretty penny.

indeed. nature of the beast.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Art 1

You only die once, buy it.

cant argue your logic. not one bit.

in fact, I agree 100%. However, I would miss mine way too much.

not to say I won't do something at some point. I know myself too well.

But not for this one. as much as I like it.

[andrewjb88]

Originally Posted by Art 1

You only die once, buy it.

This.

I recently lost my dad aged 54 to the big C.

Realised you only have one chance at this so might as well enjoy what you enjoy, I was driving a 420ps modified SEAT Leon Cupra (sister car to a MK7 VW Golf R for the american users) but the brand is a "normal" brand.

I enjoy cars etc so decided to pull the trigger and buy a 2015 Porsche Cayman S instead! a lot more "premium" than the SEAT, slower because it has less power but the 3.4 sounds immense compared to 2.0T.

[GoingPlaces]

That's a great looking car. My favorite of the 911 line, but I think the AMG is more unique. I'd stay put. The AMG is really special.

[MonBK]

A MB for a bug, no way!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by MonBK

A MB for a bug, no way!

That hurts.

[austinp]

I'd keep your Benz. That thing is so sinister! In a good way.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Ya it's a nice ride , but I'd much rather have your Benz!

[droptopman]

Plus for that money you are in the GT3 RS region.

[City74]

Yea in that price range the GT3 is the one to have. Heck you can spend 50K less and get a 911T which still has 3 pedals :)

[Chiboy]

Targas are cool looking and hold value well. But $165k for a GTS is crazy (IMO).

[superdog]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Plus for that money you are in the GT3 RS region.

The only reason I would even think about changing is to get an open top. I kind of miss the SL550. And the Z51. Only because of the ability to cruise droptop style.

Originally Posted by City74

Yea in that price range the GT3 is the one to have. Heck you can spend 50K less and get a 911T which still has 3 pedals :)

Dont disagree. I love stick. But I have a weak back. While its good right now, when it goes out, I am unable to drive stick. So a nice automatic is much better for me.

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Targas are cool looking and hold value well. But $165k for a GTS is crazy (IMO).

It really is a freaking ton of money.

My boy DeeTee hates the California. But if I were serious about making a switch right now, I would get a nice used version of that, before this.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by superdog

My boy DeeTee hates the California. But if I were serious about making a switch right now, I would get a nice used version of that, before this.

I have a friend who thought long and hard about a really mint, lo mi, known seller (brother's boss) California. It was beautiful. But he couldn't get over the "Ferrari" thing, which I understand. It's a big leap from Porsche/MB statement-wise.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I have a friend who thought long and hard about a really mint, lo mi, known seller (brother's boss) California. It was beautiful. But he couldn't get over the "Ferrari" thing, which I understand. It's a big leap from Porsche/MB statement-wise.

absolutely. which is also why I will likely never buy a Ferrari. Even though it is the pinnacle for me. I absolutely love them. basically all of them.

it would look awful funny parked in my townhouse garage tho. not sure I could ever get over that, or the driving statement.

but as much as some people really dont like the California, I think they are stunning. and I am a sucker for a hard top convertible.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by superdog

absolutely. which is also why I will likely never buy a Ferrari. Even though it is the pinnacle for me. I absolutely love them. basically all of them.

it would look awful funny parked in my townhouse garage tho. not sure I could ever get over that, or the driving statement.

but as much as some people really dont like the California, I think they are stunning. and I am a sucker for a hard top convertible.

My old neighbor had a Testarossa, an SL65, a 911, a 599, a Boxster S, and I forget what else in the time I lived across the street from him. Not all at the same time though. Oh, he had mid '60s Corvettes too. Had a lift in his garage so he could stack two super cars, neither of which he really drove. His house? He talked about tearing it down and building something nice, which would have been the prudent thing to do. It was a '50s ranch. lol

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by superdog

The only reason I would even think about changing is to get an open top. I kind of miss the SL550. And the Z51. Only because of the ability to cruise droptop style.




Dont disagree. I love stick. But I have a weak back. While its good right now, when it goes out, I am unable to drive stick. So a nice automatic is much better for me.




It really is a freaking ton of money.

My boy DeeTee hates the California. But if I were serious about making a switch right now, I would get a nice used version of that, before this.

Totally relate to top down driving. Nothing compares. They do make a GTC! Also MB is putting out a bunch of new models. New engines with some F1 tech. Basically getting more HP with same displacement. Hang with the GT until something really grabs you.