Sold my Turbo, what would you do next?
#18
05-31-2008, 08:46 AM
Good call on suggesting the Lambo. Priced at $120k, it fits in the mix great.
996TT Cab - Too close to what you have now, unless you HAVE to have a convertible. In fact, its odd you would consider this and a GT3
GT3 - Unless you do 10+ days of track work a year, I don't see the point. With the myriad of performance upgrades available with Turbos, the GT3 comes off to me as a hard-riding, slow, specialized specialty car
360 - EVERYBODY needs to own a Ferrari at one point in their lives. A 360, while down in performance compared to alot of things these days is a great starter Ferrari. Weekends will cease being drives and become events, driving these cars is like a celebration
Gallardo - A really great compromise, better performance than the 360, still get the rock star treatment, rarer than a Ferrari, and more reliable. The big disadvantage is that the convertible (if thats important) is out of your price range
If I had your money, my choice would be to get a Gallardo now and plan to migrate to a 430 in 3-4 years, when they settle to about $140k
996TT Cab - Too close to what you have now, unless you HAVE to have a convertible. In fact, its odd you would consider this and a GT3
GT3 - Unless you do 10+ days of track work a year, I don't see the point. With the myriad of performance upgrades available with Turbos, the GT3 comes off to me as a hard-riding, slow, specialized specialty car
360 - EVERYBODY needs to own a Ferrari at one point in their lives. A 360, while down in performance compared to alot of things these days is a great starter Ferrari. Weekends will cease being drives and become events, driving these cars is like a celebration
Gallardo - A really great compromise, better performance than the 360, still get the rock star treatment, rarer than a Ferrari, and more reliable. The big disadvantage is that the convertible (if thats important) is out of your price range
If I had your money, my choice would be to get a Gallardo now and plan to migrate to a 430 in 3-4 years, when they settle to about $140k
#19
05-31-2008, 08:54 AM
Its so subjective, what you need to do is drive all 4 cars and make that decision for your self.I really don't like F-cars, I had a 996 TT cab..Im glad it was stolen, so for me it would be the 997 GT3 or the Lambo.I am guessing you are not going to base your choice on what i just said...so get out there and drive them, let us know what you end up with.I would bet it will be the GT3..
#23
05-31-2008, 09:23 AM
Late model F360 should be cheaper than any other choice (>$130k) and sound way better with a Tubi than anything else. It'll look killer and drive like a dream. Maint cost is the only issue. If you can spare $5-7k/yr on clutch/yearly maint stuff, this would be my choice.
Coming from a 996TT, you are used to turbo boost rush. You won't get this in any of these cars unless you get a turbo again. You should be prepared for this if you go with a GT3 or 360.
Key difference between GT3 and 360 is size and braking IMO. GT3 is nimble and will brake better. 360 is wider and bigger and standard brake should be upgraded if you track the car.
Coming from a 996TT, you are used to turbo boost rush. You won't get this in any of these cars unless you get a turbo again. You should be prepared for this if you go with a GT3 or 360.
Key difference between GT3 and 360 is size and braking IMO. GT3 is nimble and will brake better. 360 is wider and bigger and standard brake should be upgraded if you track the car.
. And if you don't track the Porsche, then the TT is the one.
#25
05-31-2008, 09:51 AM
Its so subjective, what you need to do is drive all 4 cars and make that decision for your self.I really don't like F-cars, I had a 996 TT cab..Im glad it was stolen, so for me it would be the 997 GT3 or the Lambo.I am guessing you are not going to base your choice on what i just said...so get out there and drive them, let us know what you end up with.I would bet it will be the GT3..
#26
05-31-2008, 10:07 AM
Still wouldn't pay that for a ford though
#27
05-31-2008, 01:42 PM
Good call on suggesting the Lambo. Priced at $120k, it fits in the mix great.
996TT Cab - Too close to what you have now, unless you HAVE to have a convertible. In fact, its odd you would consider this and a GT3
GT3 - Unless you do 10+ days of track work a year, I don't see the point. With the myriad of performance upgrades available with Turbos, the GT3 comes off to me as a hard-riding, slow, specialized specialty car
360 - EVERYBODY needs to own a Ferrari at one point in their lives. A 360, while down in performance compared to alot of things these days is a great starter Ferrari. Weekends will cease being drives and become events, driving these cars is like a celebration
Gallardo - A really great compromise, better performance than the 360, still get the rock star treatment, rarer than a Ferrari, and more reliable. The big disadvantage is that the convertible (if thats important) is out of your price range
If I had your money, my choice would be to get a Gallardo now and plan to migrate to a 430 in 3-4 years, when they settle to about $140k
996TT Cab - Too close to what you have now, unless you HAVE to have a convertible. In fact, its odd you would consider this and a GT3
GT3 - Unless you do 10+ days of track work a year, I don't see the point. With the myriad of performance upgrades available with Turbos, the GT3 comes off to me as a hard-riding, slow, specialized specialty car
360 - EVERYBODY needs to own a Ferrari at one point in their lives. A 360, while down in performance compared to alot of things these days is a great starter Ferrari. Weekends will cease being drives and become events, driving these cars is like a celebration
Gallardo - A really great compromise, better performance than the 360, still get the rock star treatment, rarer than a Ferrari, and more reliable. The big disadvantage is that the convertible (if thats important) is out of your price range
If I had your money, my choice would be to get a Gallardo now and plan to migrate to a 430 in 3-4 years, when they settle to about $140k
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