Feb 6, 2005 9:51:35 PM
- lemansbluem5
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Feb 6, 2005 9:51:35 PM
Feb 6, 2005 10:59:49 PM
Feb 6, 2005 11:10:39 PM
Feb 7, 2005 2:02:52 AM
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lemansbluem5 said:
But even if the question was posed to you- is the 986S worth $8K more than a 986 non-S- how you would answer?
Feb 7, 2005 2:09:40 AM
Feb 7, 2005 3:59:42 AM
Feb 7, 2005 8:15:52 AM
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lemansbluem5 said:
You're right, it's more psychological than a true financial issue, because $8000 financed over 5 years = $160/month, which doesn't make a significant difference. I guess part of the problem is that this is a secondary car, and also the 987S crosses that important psychological $50K barrier, and will cost >2x as much as my every day car. That's what makes the 987S more difficult to swallow-
Feb 7, 2005 9:21:41 AM
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girlracer said:
The humbling part is I've now got to go back and tell all my friends what car I'm getting next...
Feb 7, 2005 9:33:56 AM
Feb 7, 2005 9:43:07 AM
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dreamcar said:
Don't agree about the description of the MX-5 its not a hairdressers car - its a hairdresser's receptionist's car You had an MX-5? Is your sexual orientation OK?
Feb 7, 2005 10:06:40 AM
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Rich C (UK) said:
Now, be nice - I could have described the Rover as "Dreamcar's car"!!
Actually the MX5 is fantastic, just needed a little more poke. And could teach the manufacturer of every other covertible I've driven a thing or two about keeping drafts out of the cabin at speed.
Feb 7, 2005 10:49:25 AM
Feb 7, 2005 10:56:06 AM
Feb 7, 2005 11:08:57 AM
Feb 7, 2005 1:24:12 PM
Feb 7, 2005 1:53:29 PM
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jamesf9217 said:
On my last Boxster I saved the money and didn't get the "S". Did I think about the money I saved every time I drove it? No, I regretted not getting the "S" every day, especially since I could have afforded it. My 05 987S is being built as we speak and I could care less about the extra money. I've learned to get what you want the first time and you'll be happier for it.
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DrPhil said:
"That's exactly why I've spent too much money on "extras" on my "S". I'd hate to spened time with the car regretting that I hadn't ordered something. "
Kinda like when you get a girlfriend.
Which reminds me to next time order one with the suck-o-matic, flattop, beerfetching, boob-a-licious options and a serious blond paintjob. Sure, they'll run you a little extra, but unlike the wife-model with standard nag-o-matic computer, you get pink interior, a firm suspension and hardly any off days
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ISUK said:
Dr Phil,
When spec'ing your girlfriend the secret is to go out for a test drive then revise your wish list, find a more suitable model then repeat the process constantly. That way you can keep up with important changes and always have the "facelift" model.
Feb 7, 2005 8:30:54 PM
Feb 7, 2005 9:12:48 PM
Feb 7, 2005 9:18:05 PM
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lemansbluem5 said:
Ok, but do all of your girlfriends/spouses/boyfriends think that you "guys" all have gone off the deep end by getting a secondary car, one that you'll only drive consistently a few months of the year, for this much money? It's not exactly a matter of affording it, as we can all afford more than we actually obtain, but I just have a hard time telling myself that I couldn't use that $50K on something else (ie a nicer 10 year anniversary present for the wife, let's say)
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girlracer said:
Has she driven either car? Perhaps if she saw how much fun a Boxster S is she would want you to own one, although then of course you'd have to share it. I find that most people who don't 'get' cars simply haven't driven the right ones.