TomSilver:
RC, I think the truth is that you are simply not satisfied with your Turbo S. I can understand that, the Turbo S may be one of the fastest cars on earth, but where does this count? Where do you need this kind of performance? How often do you encounter a similar car? We buy sport cars (mostly) not because of the performance, but for the way it makes us feel. After a test drive with the Turbo S, I was deeply impressed by the performance. I was not impressed by the way it made me feel, by the sound, by the engine noise. You adapt very fast to performance and you always want more. So for a short time, the Turbo is an amazing thing. And after that it's just a very expensive 911 with the same interior like all other 911s and Boxsters and so on.
There is a lot of truth in what you wrote, the emotional side comes from the performance experience only, not from the car, which is entirely true. So in order to enjoy the Turbo S, I have to be fast. Otherwise, the car disappoints, too much perfection (or boredom...interior) is not always good.
Now you want to compensate that lack of emotion with another car. Don't do that. From what I've read, you're using the Turbo S not as your go-to-work car. So you will end with two weekend or fun cars. I've done this some years ago, and believe me, it's just a waste of money and time. You will not drive a single mile more than before, instead you're paying for two cars. But you do not have the double amount of fun.
True and I came to the same conclusion but the Shelby is not just another fun car (there would be many fun cars I would like to drive/own) but a dream car from my younger days. Also, my son is completely into muscle (pony) cars and having something in common with your kid is sometimes worth gold. The Shelby would be a toy sitting around, knowing I own it and knowing I can drive it whenever I want. It would also be a toy playing with, there are so many little things you can add/mod on this car, it is unbelievable. An ongoing tuning/mod "project".
My personal advice would be to get rid of the Turbo, even if that sounds totally crazy. From what I remember, you have leased the car. Did you ever thought about a GT3 or GT3RS? Those cars will give you a lot of emotions. Or go a complete other way, switch to a 4S or GTS Cabrio when it comes out. Driven with roof open is a completely difference experience. Ah, and don't take a grey one again :)
The GT3 RS would be useless to me without the rear seats. Even if my wife and daughter don't drive often with us (me and my son) in the Turbo S, they still do it from time to time. With a two seater, this would be impossible and I would have even less time for driving. However, just out of curiosity, I asked my dealer to try to find someone who would take over my lease contract. On the other hand, this would be a financial loss because I would have to compromise and I am pretty sure that at some point, especially when I meet with some of my crazy (car) friends, I would miss the Turbo S. Right now, the plan would be to keep both and yes, I know that this is an expensive solution. This is why I want to buy the Shelby, not lease it because I want to keep this car.
Getting a GTS Cab? I did that once and really thought I would enjoy it but I missed the power of the Turbo.
From my experience, Porsche dealers are very flexible, when they have a chance to keep a wealthy, but unhappy customer.
True. My lease switch from the Cayenne GTS to the Boxster S was quite OK, didn't loose anything but I doubt it is going to be the same with the 991 Turbo S. Also, like I said, I love the Turbo S but I only get attracted by driving it when I'm with other friends because we drive fast and have fun together. Driving this car alone or with my son was a lot of fun but lately, not so much. Like you said, I got used to the power, even motorcycles are barely a challenge and to enjoy this car, I really have to be fast. In the Jeep GC SRT, I even enjoy cruising because the car sounds so nice and if feels like a tank. It provides a different kind of emotions of course but the emotions are there. The Turbo S provides emotions when I am fast in it but like you said, I cannot drive recklessly or risk my driver's license just to feel some emotions. Also, driving top speed on the Autobahn isn't really what I love in the Turbo S, this is something very common for me. Everyone can drive fast on straights, thats not the point and the speed limit on country roads is 100 kph, so I have to find some with lots of narrow curves and less trees.
So far, my decision isn't final yet but getting a GT3 RS or GT3 won't help, I am pretty sure about it. The Shelby is a different kind of car and it won't loose much value over time.
Difficult decision indeed and if money wouldn't be of concern to me, I would have taken the Shelby already. Even if the Shelby doesn't cost a fortune, it still is a substantial amount of money and I cannot spend if without thinking twice (or two hundred times ) about it. Another problem is that if I buy this car, my car choices over the next 2-3 years will be very limited. Meaning: If Chrysler puts a Jeep GC SRT Hellcat on the market or if Porsche decides offer something interesting or if any other car attracts me, I cannot get it. However, I think I am getting old because while I always liked Porsche (you guys know that), nothing attracts me more than that damn Shelby GT500 right now. Crazy. Maybe I have a midlife crisis and instead of a Harley, I want that Shelby.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Turbo S, Porsche Boxster S (981), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014), BMW X3 35d (2013)