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Old 07-03-2013, 09:21 PM
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I know I am spoiled......wife and I each have the new Porsche 911 and 911s....agate gray and white and have c7 in qued for production you will LOVE porsche....to call it a car is demeaning
Old 07-03-2013, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by etcc
I know I am spoiled......wife and I each have the new Porsche 911 and 911s....agate gray and white and have c7 in qued for production you will LOVE porsche....to call it a car is demeaning
We'll look forward to your reports comparing the 911 with your C7. Great to have both in the garage.
Old 07-03-2013, 10:15 PM
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Like someone else said in an earlier post, and I'll second the notion, my pre-CF impression and trust in the Corvette cognoscenti has been restored. It is truly wonderful to see all the positive comments to a new P-car owner. I can't wait for my C7 and am just as excited about it as I was about every Porsche that I owned, all of which were special-ordered to my specifications and anticipated eagerly.
Old 07-04-2013, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by corvette C6 Z51
Today I just ordered a 2014 911 carrera 4S coupe. yes I know its a lot more money and this will be my new everyday car. I absolutely love the C7 and wish everyone the best with it! hopefully one day down the road I will have one as well. I am still keeping my C6, which I still adore to this day. I wish everyone the best of luck with the C7, you all are getting a great car!

Enjoy your new Audi
Old 07-04-2013, 05:02 AM
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Congrats man, but if i was in your place i gonna buy R8 instead of 911 & C7.
Old 07-04-2013, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by corvette C6 Z51
Today I just ordered a 2014 911 carrera 4S coupe. yes I know its a lot more money and this will be my new everyday car. I absolutely love the C7 and wish everyone the best with it! hopefully one day down the road I will have one as well. I am still keeping my C6, which I still adore to this day. I wish everyone the best of luck with the C7, you all are getting a great car!
Congrats
Old 07-04-2013, 12:28 PM
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Congrats on your new 911. I've never owned a Porsche but if I could afford one, I likely have one in my garage. There's nothing else quite like a Porsche; fortunately, I think the same thing can be said for Corvettes.

I'll be interested in your thoughts after you take delivery and have some time with it. Specifically, whether or not you feel the car justifies its price. As sweet as they are (and they're very sweet), they're also quite expensive IMO.
Old 07-04-2013, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kokoa87
Enjoy your new Audi
Yeah, right. Of course, a car could do much worse than having things in common with an Audi (which Porsches do not).

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Old 07-04-2013, 06:14 PM
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Congrats on your 911 purchase! Almost bought a 2012 Caymen this spring, but it wouldn't hold even one set of clubs! Will just stick to my current C5 & new C7 when it gets here. Both will hold 2 sets of clubs plus extra stuff.
Old 07-04-2013, 06:21 PM
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OP: Nice car you got. Just wondering, did you consider the Turbo? The Carrera 4S, when optioned out, is pretty pricey. I don't know for sure, but the difference between a loaded C4S and not-so-loaded Turbo is not that big, or is it?
Old 07-05-2013, 12:04 AM
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Congradulations both are great cars just offer different expierinces. I have a 2013 corvette grand sport and the wife has a 911 Carrara 4 cabrio. Both are rewarding to drive just for different reasons.
Old 07-05-2013, 12:07 AM
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great car, had the 991 when it came out in jan 12'.. put 8k on it in 3 months and sold it before any local dealers even had one.

the 4S is nice, but i prefer the steering on the RWD models... my 997TT (AWD) just has a different feel.. not due to the AWD system but due to the suspension in front being angled 30* so the axles can clear.

my #1 recommendation are the "sport plus seats". first of all because of their comfort, second because the sexy seat backs (that you can color match)... but MOSTLY because the sport plus seats come "full leather"... the standard seats are pleather and rock hard and stiff... "full leather" interior is $4k.. but if you order sport plus seats the front seats are full leather for $800 (so you have smooth leather steering wheel, shifter, door pulls, center console, and also driver and passenger seats!)... the backs are still pleather but who cares..

if you need any other suggestions let me know.. i've ordered 6 different P cars in the last 4 years and well versed with options.

PLEASE also do not order "servo steering" or it might be called something diff now... the electric assist steering is very "Fake" feeling under 30mph... feels like a caddillac... i dont buy a porsche to have it steer with a pinky like a caddy.


my 991:









The TT i got after the 991... (better user feedback, but the AWD system feels "spongey")


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Old 07-05-2013, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ByByBMW
The respondents in this thread have restored some of my faith in the Corvette faithful. I was expecting folks to give the OP grief but everyone was respectful. What a difference compared to other threads here in C7.

To the OP, 110% agree with your comments. I have a new Boxster S which I love and I too hope the C7 turns out great. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Please excuse me, but I just feel compelled to comment about the Boxster S.
I really, really like the new Boxster S.
The car just keeps calling my name, won't leave me alone.
But I just can't seem to come to terms with the A'la Carte pricing.
I'm just a price per features guy and in comparison to others I just can't reconcile the cost.
I simply compartmentalize features and apply marginal analysis in relation to expense as part of my buying process.

The aluminum accents, 20" rims, chrono package- PDK, 14 way adjustable sport plus leather seats, Bose stereo & navie, two tone interior and the new brown or lime gold exterior color and I'm beyond Cadillac CTS-V Coupe territory. Certainly infinity and beyond in comparison to the C7 vert.

But I still can't walk away from this car.

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Old 07-05-2013, 03:06 AM
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Trolls must all be on vacation.
Congrats to the OP, can't go wrong with a 911.
Old 07-05-2013, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 427Z0SX
OP: Nice car you got. Just wondering, did you consider the Turbo? The Carrera 4S, when optioned out, is pretty pricey. I don't know for sure, but the difference between a loaded C4S and not-so-loaded Turbo is not that big, or is it?
A loaded C4S easily can eclipse the price of a not-so-loaded Turbo.
Old 07-05-2013, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 427Z0SX
OP: Nice car you got. Just wondering, did you consider the Turbo? The Carrera 4S, when optioned out, is pretty pricey. I don't know for sure, but the difference between a loaded C4S and not-so-loaded Turbo is not that big, or is it?
I originally wanted the 2014 911 turbo, however I felt like the 911 C4S would be a better daily driver and would fit my needs. I'm trading in my S550 mercedes for this car, which is a huge step in a different direction. I love the simplicity of the C4S and that naturally aspirated motor. My car came to about $140,000, which is only $8,000 less than the new turbo. I customized this car to my specific liking and felt like it would be the best car for me. This will be my first porsche and I know these cars have a great rep.
Old 07-05-2013, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
great car, had the 991 when it came out in jan 12'.. put 8k on it in 3 months and sold it before any local dealers even had one.

the 4S is nice, but i prefer the steering on the RWD models... my 997TT (AWD) just has a different feel.. not due to the AWD system but due to the suspension in front being angled 30* so the axles can clear.

my #1 recommendation are the "sport plus seats". first of all because of their comfort, second because the sexy seat backs (that you can color match)... but MOSTLY because the sport plus seats come "full leather"... the standard seats are pleather and rock hard and stiff... "full leather" interior is $4k.. but if you order sport plus seats the front seats are full leather for $800 (so you have smooth leather steering wheel, shifter, door pulls, center console, and also driver and passenger seats!)... the backs are still pleather but who cares..

if you need any other suggestions let me know.. i've ordered 6 different P cars in the last 4 years and well versed with options.

PLEASE also do not order "servo steering" or it might be called something diff now... the electric assist steering is very "Fake" feeling under 30mph... feels like a caddillac... i dont buy a porsche to have it steer with a pinky like a caddy.


my 991:









The TT i got after the 991... (better user feedback, but the AWD system feels "spongey")

Nice 991 by the way, thought about white, but went with GT silver metallic. Thanks for your inputs on options, appreciate the help.

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Old 07-05-2013, 11:11 AM
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I think I will go to the P forum and tell everyone how much I love those porsches and how upset the drivers get when I spank them with my lowly American sports car. I started with porsches until I found how much all around performance and value a vette had. I will acknowledge the vette lacks snob appeal but I do not fit in with the snob crowd very well.
Old 07-05-2013, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ChucksZ06
... how upset the drivers get when I spank them with my lowly American sports car.
How upset are all those Porsche owners who don't go to the track and who don't street race, as you never get the opportunity to attempt to "spank" them??

And for those who do "race" you on the street and who end up not "spanking" you (because some of them may in fact "spank" you), why do you think they would be upset? Has it ever occurred to you that they could have easily afforded a Vette instead of the Porsche, but simply decided they liked the Porsche more than the Vette??
Old 07-05-2013, 01:54 PM
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$140,000 for a Porsche 991 4S? YHGTFKM......never in a million years would I spend that much coin on a 911 (and I've owned three of them already). I bought an '07 997 Turbo used with 29k miles for $70,000 18 months ago (have since sold it). Was quite the bargain but I will say that at speeds north of 130 MPH the car is very "floaty" in the front end. Do not experience that at all with my M3 or with my previous Z06 and Grand Sport. Yes, I know, they are front engined cars and the 911 is not. Just stating facts....the 911 is not as stable at higher speeds.

Porsche 911 is a fantasticly engineered car with proven ability and quality galore (not so much in the interior dept until the 991). I adored all four (including the CaymanS) that I've owned. However, anyone that can say that they are not overpriced and keep a straight face is either... 1) swinging too heavily on the Porsche ******* or 2) Absolutely delusional.


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