Jul 28, 2008 3:58:08 PM
- TheJazzMan
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- Loc: Boston,MA
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- Registered on: Jun 22, 2008
Jul 28, 2008 3:58:08 PM
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TheJazzMan said:
As an Engineer, ... I just don't think you come up to a $10K premium. Porsche has added several features to the 997.2 base model that were previously standard (or optional) on the S ...
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Jul 28, 2008 10:33:06 PM
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TheJazzMan said:
Thanks for the replies. I realize that there is definitely an emotional factor here and that's why I was trying to approach it analytically. My ego says, "Get the S!!!", but my brain says I don't need it. I agree that used is always a good option where budget is an issue, but it isn't for this purchase. I just don't want to spend $10k on features and performance I don't need. The primary reason I'm buying a 997.2 is PDK (the better fuel economy is also a big plus).
I was just curious to see if anyone else was having these internal conflicts.
Jul 28, 2008 11:38:10 PM
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TheJazzMan said:
I was just curious to see if anyone else was having these internal conflicts.
Jul 29, 2008 12:06:57 AM
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waiting for PDK said:
I'm toying with a paint to sample since its not much more than the special paint.
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Aug 4, 2008 2:30:48 PM
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TheJazzMan said:
In the end, the logic of going with a heavily optioned base Carrera just didn't add up - especially when I added on the 19" Carrera Sport wheels. Also, having gone through the S vs. non-S debate with my Boxster purchase (I bought the S), I didn't want to have any regrets. As much as I enjoyed the Boxster S, I always felt like I was driving an entry-level Porsche and I didn't want to end up back there again with an entry-level Carrera. I thought that at age 50 I was mature enough to be satisfied with the more than adequate base Carrera, but it seems I'm not.
Here's to being old, immature and happy... Cheers!
Porsche Carrera S Coupe
9Q Meteor Grey Paint
AT Black Full Leather
250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
XRR Carrera Sport Wheels
672 Navigation Module for PCM
P15 Power Comfort Seats with Driver Memory
686 XM Radio
680 Bose
870 Universal Audio Interface
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
810 Floor Mats Interior Color
176 Sports Exhaust System
November delivery.
Thanks for the helpful advice!
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