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This is unacceptable and your insolence will not be tolerated. As a result, I will be sure to sleep with one eye opened, so that when you climb down my chimney on one foggy christmas eve....(without delivering my prized turbo) you will be met with an onslaught of livestock products, fruit, vegetables, anything that can be hurled at your head. I will then proceed to drop the "people's elbow" on you, I will take back the turbo that is rightfully mine, and be sure to show Mrs. C a "good time." A very displeased young boy, MJC
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I am sure that is about the 20th surgeon/lawyer/judge/entrepreneur he has done the same thing with though. Appears to be a test event.
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12-25-2009, 08:08 AM | #29 | |
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As far as resale, the .2 MY2010 turbos haven't arrived in the states yet (they will very soon) so prices have not plummented either. Yes, MY2007-2009 turbos have taken a hit, but really no more than expected. Porsche has dramactically cut the 2010 production which will keep demand higher. Some people are already complaining that they can not get a 2010 build slot. You won't see any significant price drops for another 1 1/2 to 2 years, considering that the 991/998 turbo will be about 3 - 3 1/2 years out. |
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12-25-2009, 08:21 AM | #30 |
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And I doubt the people in line for the new TT could give a snoot about a few thousand dollars/euros etc.
They have done their waiting already.
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12-25-2009, 10:30 AM | #31 | |
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Over the last several hundred years, I have developed contingency plans for situations just like this. As a result of your entitlement mentality, I will be sending Blitzen down the chimney posterior end first after feeding him Mexican food all week and letting him drink the water. Due to the horrible stench, your open eye will begin to water profusely, at which point I will come in through the front door and your tears will freeze leaving you essentially blinded. During the commotion, I will silently slip in and leave you "Reindeer coal" in your stocking. Mrs. C just happens to be reading this over my shoulder and she asked me to tell you that you would have an awfully difficult time showing her a good time since she lives WITH the north pole. What, you didn't actually think it was a "place", did you? Merry Christmas!!!! |
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12-25-2009, 10:33 AM | #32 |
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^^^ very true. I know I'd have to have quite a discount to consider buying a used one that was not exactly what I would have specced anyway. Not to mention shipping, inspection costs as well as concerns about proper break in, less warranty coverage, etc... I know that I considered a MY 2007/2008 GT3, but had to find a perfect cream puff, with my options, colors AND a price at least $35-$40k less than a 2010 to make me consider it. One model year alone is worth $7-8k. When you start adding the shipping, inspection, extended warranty, tires at half life, you can add $4-5k.
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Right.
If they needed a deal then the allotment of new TT's would not be full of buyers in wait. At least I think I read they are sold out. ??? And with the mark up these rascals carry I would think many long time customers are getting some sort of break from their dealer. Other than another Porsche coffee cup that is.
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Ok, wtf? As impressive as a ~3s to 60 run is...how the hell is it going that fast from 150 to almost 200? Jesus christ.
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In a perfect world (for me)..I would have the same performance figures in the M3.. I think the interior and exterior are better than the Porker..
I think the whole 911 shape has been played out.... Now the Carrera GT on the other hand... well...
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I was looking into the real world pricing on the new turbo. Dealerships are barely backing down off of MSRP, sometimes not at all. US allocations are cut by quite a bit. A modestly optioned turbo (PDK, sport chrono w/ overboost, etc) comes in at around $150k.
I hope the prices on these fall like they have for previous turbos. I really want one, but at $150k that's out of my league. Speaking of falling prices, I saw a 997 GT2 for sale used that had fallen over $50k from sticker. That is epic depreciation.
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I think it's in kph. Unless you were still impressed with its acceleration in kph?
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for a more apple to apple comparion. for 70k, nissan gtr smash 997.1 turbo and can still hang with the 997.2 turbo on the track despite 400lb weight disadvantage and the 997.2 come 2 years later to the party. that's to me is impressive and fair comparison because nissan directly state that gtr is a turbo competitor. here is a fair third party review for proof. what do you say about that? |
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It's odd how it doesn't slow down at all at higher speeds.
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Oh wait, you're right. It's in kph. lol
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