Oct 4, 2004 3:50:43 PM
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burg said:
Most of you guys told me to stick with my 2003 X50, but I really would like to trade it with either a Gallardo or the New F430, but the problem is that I got a low price for my X50, its on a perfect condition no scratches at all, Techno Wheels, Full Carbon Fiber Package, PCM and a navigation system, X50 Package and an Aero Kit. I remember buying this masterpiece for a 43000 KD that's about 120,425 Euros. And now I am just getting a 25000 KD that's about 68,270 Euros, which is a ridiculous price!! And here in Kuwait price for a new Gallardo is about 147,464 Euros and the new F430 is about 158,837 ~ 161,000 Euros. So what do you think guys? Is it worth it getting a new car or should I wait and get a better price?
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RC said:
I'm curious to see the faces of all those who sell their Turbos now to go for a Ferrari or Lamborghini when the 997 Turbo (nick name: bling bling killer ) shows up.
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Moogle said:
i say end of 07
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Ferdie said:
The fact that everybody is running for the 430 and much less people are interested in a Gallardo is rather symptomatic for the US market, in my opinion.
Anybody from US can confirm that?
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RC said:
I'm curious to see the faces of all those who sell their Turbos now to go for a Ferrari or Lamborghini when the 997 Turbo (nick name: bling bling killer ) shows up.
I'll remind you of all your sold Turbos when the time comes and I don't want to read any whining.
Oct 5, 2004 8:18:01 AM
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burg said:
The new 997 TT will be a marvels car but the thing is that what's the meaning of changing if I sell a TT and buy another one even if it is a different model, and I don't think there is going to be a much changing in the engine nor the horse power (993 ~ 996 was not a big change)
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burg said:
The new 997 TT will be a marvels car but the thing is that what's the meaning of changing if I sell a TT and buy another one even if it is a different model, and I don't think there is going to be a much changing in the engine nor the horse power (993 ~ 996 was not a big change) so what about the 997 I think the difference is going to be around 50 ~ 60 horse power MAX. So that's why I want to change the whole experience by changing the whole brand from Porsche to either Ferrari or Lambo. It is going to be a whole new driving experience for me.
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fritz said:
...a typical American sedan had an useful life of maybe 2 -3 years on that market. So the depreciation of cars, including up-market models, would typically be much higher than in Europe and the USA. This would explain the lower trade-in value of your TT.
Could you comment or confirm?
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fritz said:
burg,
I remember being told by someone who also lived in Kuwait that - due to local conditions (sunshine, heat, sand, roads, .... more sunshine and heat) - a typical American sedan had an useful life of maybe 2 -3 years on that market. So the depreciation of cars, including up-market models, would typically be much higher than in Europe and the USA. This would explain the lower trade-in value of your TT.
Could you comment or confirm?
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RC said:
Nick, I have driven the F360, even the Challenge Stradale (which I really liked because it provides somehow a race car feeling). But I don't like the F360, it is not really what I like on a sportscar and fun means for me that I have to sweat, to get a raised pulse and a that my senses are 100% open to that experience. It didn't happen in the F360, only in the Lamborghini Murcielago, GT3/GT2 and of course in the 997 Carrera S with 20 mm chassis and PCCB.
Not to forget about the 996 Turbo, especially tuned to my specs.
When I spend so much money on a car, it has to be something special. The F360 is nice looking (though I prefer the F355), it has a nice exhaust sound (especially with Tubis) but drive feel and actually driving experience is by far inferior even to the Boxster, sorry to say that. There is something missing and I hope (and believe) that the F430 will be a different beast.
I'm more the technical type of guy, I wear jeans all the time, the last time I had a tie was at my own wedding 11 years ago. You figure...
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RC said:
But I don't like the F360, it is not really what I like on a sportscar and fun means for me that I have to sweat, to get a raised pulse and a that my senses are 100% open to that experience. It didn't happen in the F360, only in the Lamborghini Murcielago, GT3/GT2 and of course in the 997 Carrera S with 20 mm chassis and PCCB.
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RC said:
The F360 is nice looking (though I prefer the F355), it has a nice exhaust sound (especially with Tubis) but drive feel and actually driving experience is by far inferior even to the Boxster, sorry to say that.
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tdf360 said:
To each his own, obviously. I've owned many, many Porsches over the years, and my 360 is so much more intense and exciting it is in a different world, and the CS of course would be more so. I drove a Boxster with intent to buy and thought the handling was great, but the excitement level just was not there at all compared to the 360. Everyone has different opinons of course.
Gary
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MKSGR said:
...I agree entirely. The sensation of a Ferrari is in a class of its own. The TT is quicker and the much more efficient car. However, the Ferrari is pure fun and excitement:! Cannot be replaced by a Porsche.
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burg said:
I need a new toy.