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01-14-2013, 04:28 PM | #1035 |
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they're more or less the same to me. i've had a 996 carrera before, was a good car. the price is what wins me over. e.g. 50k+ for a 930 turbo? no thanks. 30's for a trophy car when i already have enough to drive... that i can do
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01-14-2013, 04:55 PM | #1036 |
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Late arrival here today, I guess it's just me but I think the 996 is a great, great, great Porsche. With a bit of work the turbos can eat just about anything that's not a monster 2JZ, and the block/bottom end is absolutely bulletproof on the TT version. I've given a bit of thought to getting one for a weekend/project car, but that would require me to stop dumping money into my 1. Not happenin.
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01-14-2013, 05:06 PM | #1037 |
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a 2jz can probably get more hp on a dyno (so can a big block buick)... but imo it's not a better car. and i think most would take a 10 yr old turbo over a 15-20 yr old supra if the price is similar
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01-14-2013, 05:07 PM | #1038 |
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Dude, all it takes is one (god forbid) incident to put you in a serious financial hole. Anecdotally, I've heard it's tough to beat BC/BS.
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01-14-2013, 05:08 PM | #1039 |
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I'm jones'n for a Dodge Durango R/T. Call me crazy.
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01-14-2013, 05:13 PM | #1040 |
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Yes I know. I've narrowed it down to just 2 options my agent suggested so they wil be covered by weeks end. thanks
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01-14-2013, 05:20 PM | #1041 | |
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They are very nice and extremely capable cars for the money, but as others have said, for the price you are looking at for one, either new or used, you can find some things that are/aren't BMW, though the getting to 800+ makes that list a little smaller. |
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01-14-2013, 05:21 PM | #1042 |
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Oh no question the Porsche is superior dynamically, I was just saying some of those 2JZ builds are nutty in terms of power, even on stock bottoms...I don't really care for the older JDM cars, but the R34 and 2JZ tickle my fancy.
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01-14-2013, 05:22 PM | #1043 |
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Me personally, I'd rather have a $50k 930 than a $30k 996. Hell, I'd rather have any base 964/993 than any 996.
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01-14-2013, 06:23 PM | #1045 | |
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Yes there are other options, like you said though my 800+ goal narrows it down and my "needs" for a modern car with modern amenities narrows it down even more. Off the top of my head CTS-V, 911 TT, GTR, Corvette. But of those it seems like the CTS-V and GTR would be the easiest to live with day to day. As for the pricing I would rather have a live-able DD for more money. Sure I could pickup a supra and make 1200hp all day long, but how comfortable would I be? probably not very. lol |
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01-14-2013, 09:49 PM | #1046 | |
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Don't get me wrong, I love the car, it has just become loud, stiff, and expensive. It's way more fun now and if I had to do it over, I would in a heartbeat. I would recommend it to anybody who is willing to take the time and money that it takes to do right as well. People that are trying to half ass everything, end up getting burned in the end. I would also recommend that you have another DD at that point. All of those cars are good choices, driving each and seeing what you feel best in, and think that you could live with, which I'm sure you know anyways. |
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01-15-2013, 02:39 PM | #1047 |
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Howdy all. Can't decide whether Mon or Tues is more of a bummer, on the one hand Monday is right in your face after the weekend, but Tues sneaks up on you and reminds you how far it is until the next weekend. Lol.
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01-15-2013, 02:42 PM | #1048 |
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Are you trying to have a 800+whp car for a DD? Is that what I'm reading?
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Yes sir, partial dd at least. Something I can be like "eh I guess i'll take my veyron killer out for a spin today" and not have to worry about it starting or dumping race fuel in it. Just an always ready to go high hp car. Always wanted one and I think It may just be time to do it. |
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01-15-2013, 03:53 PM | #1052 | |
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I honestly don't know how much I'm into the thing at this point, and, in all honesty, I don't know if I would want to know either. Between buying the car new, and upgrading in stages, where some parts had to be purchased more than once (injectors for example) I wouldn't be overly surprised if I'm like $150-170k in at this point. If we ever happen to be in the same place and I have the car, you may certainly go for a ride. |
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What do you have for function built race cars if you don't mind me asking? |
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01-16-2013, 03:04 PM | #1055 | |
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I've built a few over the years my 3 most memorable are an 06 Accord coupe that I built with the intention of "oh shit, did that accord just beat that m3?" lol, I sold it off a couple years ago and the new owners are actually competing in a couple series with it. Last I heard it broke the 2 minute mark around buttonwillow ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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