Can someone school me in the ways of a 2009 911 Turbo?
#16
However, that being said, I'm starting to think my next weekend/dream car should spend more time being driven and less being tweaked. I'd love to get something so awesome from the factory that it needs nothing. I think I'm beginning to zero in on the 997... as much as I swore I never would do, here I am. It's just logical at this point. Two doors, 4 seats, open top, fast as hell, looks to match. What else is there?
#17
LOL, you WILL MOD the 911! Trust, me, you will. I see wheels in about 2-3 months, then a exhaust a little after that, then an intake, & finally a ECU flash.
That being said, just a simple intake, exhaust & flash, will put you well beyond the 500hp mark! Porsches sound like no other, it is addicting, really the stock exhaust is a bit lacking in sound, unless you are WOT, in a turbo, that is SCARY, & very illegal.
In my mind, it all comes down to what you want when, & how much. If you got to have the newest & "best" then get the 2010. But if you want what 90-95% of that car for around 1/2 the cost, get the 2008.
If the new one was really THAT much better, then I know a few guys on here would trade in their earlier one for it.
That being said, just a simple intake, exhaust & flash, will put you well beyond the 500hp mark! Porsches sound like no other, it is addicting, really the stock exhaust is a bit lacking in sound, unless you are WOT, in a turbo, that is SCARY, & very illegal.
In my mind, it all comes down to what you want when, & how much. If you got to have the newest & "best" then get the 2010. But if you want what 90-95% of that car for around 1/2 the cost, get the 2008.
If the new one was really THAT much better, then I know a few guys on here would trade in their earlier one for it.
#18
I have had my 2008 997TT for just over two years now, with 11,500 miles on it now (I do not get to drive it near enough!!!). Jason helped me spend lots of money building my dream car - he was the best helping make sure I had all the necessary options. It is perfect - I smile everytime I sit in my car. I do a neurotic cleaning on mine nearly every weekend - I baby it and plan on keeping it forever. This is my third Porsche and it was worth every cent. We will all have ours at the Exotics at Redmond Town Center on 6/5 if you want a closer look at any of ours!
Good luck and can't wait to see it when you get one!
Good luck and can't wait to see it when you get one!
#19
I have had my 2008 997TT for just over two years now, with 11,500 miles on it now (I do not get to drive it near enough!!!). Jason helped me spend lots of money building my dream car - he was the best helping make sure I had all the necessary options. It is perfect - I smile everytime I sit in my car. I do a neurotic cleaning on mine nearly every weekend - I baby it and plan on keeping it forever. This is my third Porsche and it was worth every cent. We will all have ours at the Exotics at Redmond Town Center on 6/5 if you want a closer look at any of ours!
Good luck and can't wait to see it when you get one!
Good luck and can't wait to see it when you get one!
#20
Thanks! I'm actually in negotiations now. We'll see.... I'm not sure what sort of #'s are going to come up. I'm probably going to have to sell my NSX first vs trading it in. I've done so many mods to the car that I'd be rather dumb to not take some of them off and return the car to a more stock form, since it will be worth about the same anyhow. That being said, if they make me an offer I can't refuse.... well, I'll post pics. lol
#21
Just ready for something new. I've had NSX's for 5 years now. That's crazy! lol
It's a bit of a long shot anyhow, but the dealer has a local guy here in Seattle who is going to check my NSX out to determine value. If the #'s all work out, I'll do it, if not, I'll wait till next winter/spring to make my move. No rush!
#22
Just ready for something new. I've had NSX's for 5 years now. That's crazy! lol
It's a bit of a long shot anyhow, but the dealer has a local guy here in Seattle who is going to check my NSX out to determine value. If the #'s all work out, I'll do it, if not, I'll wait till next winter/spring to make my move. No rush!
It's a bit of a long shot anyhow, but the dealer has a local guy here in Seattle who is going to check my NSX out to determine value. If the #'s all work out, I'll do it, if not, I'll wait till next winter/spring to make my move. No rush!
#23
Just some food for thought. When I read this, I went wow.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000..._RecentColumns
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000..._RecentColumns
#24
I know I won't get what my car is worth, but if they can make the #'s close enough I won't bother trying to sell it on my own. Just not worth the effort... if they want to rape me, then I'll pass. The thought of having to de-mod the car really doesn't sit well with me. Sure, I can swap a few things out quickly, but beyond that, forget it... I'd rather let it go as is.
The NSX isn't decreasing in value, so there's no need for me to be hasty. The 911 however has plenty of room to drop over the next year. So how bad to I really want to drive it this summer? We'll soon find out. lol
Thanks for that article wOOt!
#26
Lol... yeah, it'll be up there if this deal doesn't happen... after I enjoy it for a few more months!
Last edited by DrVolkl; 05-20-2010 at 11:28 PM.