wedouglas:

RC, if I were you I'd just wait like a year if possible. I'm not sure how bad you want a very specific spec, but I think the used prices will be much more attractive after the first year. 991's have just gone up way too high in price and I think there are gonna be some big depreciation. I see a $145K C4S on ebay right now. That's more than a 2012 TTS cabrio! 

Take that $200K and just buy some more BAC and AIG. In a year, you'll not only get a way better deal, but you may also have seen a nice gain ;)

Unless money is of no concern, I think it's just really hard to rationalize buying new these days. 991 prices have severely outpaced inflation and I think depreciation could be significant even in year 1.

Fully agree.  You are absolutely right.  FYI, on the German site used 991 Carrera S of less than a year and fully loaded with a low mileage are offered at a 25%+ discount.