New Weekend Toy
08-22-2008, 02:05 PM
#41
Trolling Canuckistan
So what happened to the OP? You think he's out 
? I want to know all the goods this one has and I want to know whether its GT silver or Arctic.
iTimmy, you're right about the desirability of the 996, I'm just saying for the money, it's a hell of a deal (the 993's are actually holding up well with the "air cooled nostalgia factor"). Personally I'd take the Cayman S over anything that doesn't use the letters "G" and "T" in it's designation, it's the best handling car Porsche makes. Mid Engine is just sooooo nice.
? I want to know all the goods this one has and I want to know whether its GT silver or Arctic.iTimmy, you're right about the desirability of the 996, I'm just saying for the money, it's a hell of a deal (the 993's are actually holding up well with the "air cooled nostalgia factor"). Personally I'd take the Cayman S over anything that doesn't use the letters "G" and "T" in it's designation, it's the best handling car Porsche makes. Mid Engine is just sooooo nice.
08-22-2008, 11:25 PM
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Suzuka Master
08-22-2008, 11:33 PM
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I'm guessing though, he doesn't have kids. Which would be a good start.
Anyway, looks good...enjoy it.
08-23-2008, 06:28 AM
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If I were the OP I would be spending more time with said toy and less with the Internets. It's kinda funny that a guy who will be driving a Porsche is telling us to "enjoy" pics. I will probably look at the pics; you will probably enjoy driving the car.
08-23-2008, 08:59 AM
#48
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Sweet ride.... If I had an extra 50K laying around...um, wait a minute.... No no no no no.
Kids. Yeah, that's it, I have kids at home, so I can't go get one......
Kids. Yeah, that's it, I have kids at home, so I can't go get one......
08-23-2008, 04:04 PM
#49
Suzuka Master
Congrats and welcome to the club
I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.
Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
Nice garage!
08-23-2008, 11:59 PM
#52
dɐɹɔ ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʍ
Congrats and welcome to the club I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.
Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
The Adaptive Sport Seats is really rare, in fact in all my lurking in the used 911 market I've had, I've never seen a car with them. Post up pics! Are they comfortable for longer drives or is it more of a raw racing seat?
08-24-2008, 09:34 AM
#53
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Congrats and welcome to the club I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.
Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
I'm sure you'll fall in love with the c2s just as i have with mine. I like all your options. My personal favorite is the ASS (adaptive sport seats). How do you like the short shift thrower? Does yours come with PSE (porsche sports exhaust)? That's one option I'd consider. You don't really need the Bose. I have it but most of the time I have my windows down listening to the wail of the flat-6.Oh, and clear out those pumpkin side markers stat! Clear markers FTW!
Anyone who orders a 911 without adaptive sport seats, sport steering wheel, and the sport (short) shifter is retarded in my book. That's just people who custom order though, you could drive yourself nuts looking for a used car like that. Although they are offering the "sport bucket seat" as an option now, essentially, that's a GT2 seat so that might trump the adaptive sport seat IMO.
08-25-2008, 01:58 PM
#55
Suzuka Master
BL, I testdrove a c2s with the short shift thrower and wasn't as much of a fan as I thought I would be. I guess I'm just used to longer throws. I have warm weather the year round so the issues about upshifting in cold weather between 1st and 2nd gears with the short shift thrower wouldn't be relevant. Perhaps I'll take a closer look. Next mod was going to be the PSE but I'm still keeping my options open.
The ASS hugs my skinny "ass" like a glove. The thigh and torso bolsters are to die for, even in daily driving. Trying to find the options I wanted was the reason it took 6 months of car shopping before I was satisfied. OTW, I would have had to custom order new from Stuttgart. It seems most 911s come barebone or optioned the f-ck out.
I was contemplating waiting for the 997.2 but I don't track and would have bought a 6-speed anyways so the whole "PDK" issue was irrelevant. Prolly just keep my c2s another 3 or 4 years until the 998 comes out.
The ASS hugs my skinny "ass" like a glove. The thigh and torso bolsters are to die for, even in daily driving. Trying to find the options I wanted was the reason it took 6 months of car shopping before I was satisfied. OTW, I would have had to custom order new from Stuttgart. It seems most 911s come barebone or optioned the f-ck out.I was contemplating waiting for the 997.2 but I don't track and would have bought a 6-speed anyways so the whole "PDK" issue was irrelevant. Prolly just keep my c2s another 3 or 4 years until the 998 comes out.
08-25-2008, 02:49 PM
#56
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BL, I testdrove a c2s with the short shift thrower and wasn't as much of a fan as I thought I would be. I guess I'm just used to longer throws. I have warm weather the year round so the issues about upshifting in cold weather between 1st and 2nd gears with the short shift thrower wouldn't be relevant. Perhaps I'll take a closer look. Next mod was going to be the PSE but I'm still keeping my options open.
The ASS hugs my skinny "ass" like a glove. The thigh and torso bolsters are to die for, even in daily driving. Trying to find the options I wanted was the reason it took 6 months of car shopping before I was satisfied. OTW, I would have had to custom order new from Stuttgart. It seems most 911s come barebone or optioned the f-ck out.
I was contemplating waiting for the 997.2 but I don't track and would have bought a 6-speed anyways so the whole "PDK" issue was irrelevant. Prolly just keep my c2s another 3 or 4 years until the 998 comes out.
The ASS hugs my skinny "ass" like a glove. The thigh and torso bolsters are to die for, even in daily driving. Trying to find the options I wanted was the reason it took 6 months of car shopping before I was satisfied. OTW, I would have had to custom order new from Stuttgart. It seems most 911s come barebone or optioned the f-ck out.I was contemplating waiting for the 997.2 but I don't track and would have bought a 6-speed anyways so the whole "PDK" issue was irrelevant. Prolly just keep my c2s another 3 or 4 years until the 998 comes out.
its not like your suffering with a 997 C2S! Is the PSE the way to go? As I understand it if you don't want to mod the car its a great way to get a more aggressive sound from the factory, however, if you are going to mod it there are better aftermarket options.
08-25-2008, 04:21 PM
#57
Very nice
I'm toying with a Porsche or a E55 right now. Keep going back and forth. I change my mind so many damn times that when I finally pull the trigger it will probably be neither
Oh and whatever you do... stay away from 6speedonline. It'll just make you want to spend more money on mods
I'm toying with a Porsche or a E55 right now. Keep going back and forth. I change my mind so many damn times that when I finally pull the trigger it will probably be neither
Oh and whatever you do... stay away from 6speedonline. It'll just make you want to spend more money on mods
08-25-2008, 04:49 PM
#58
Trolling Canuckistan
You want the car to growl, turn it on. If you have a headache, turn it off.
The OP hasnt returned in days after posting this.
08-25-2008, 05:11 PM
#61
Suzuka Master
BL, how do you feel about other aftermarket options like AWE or Fabspeed? On the forums, drivers seem to be either really for the PSE or against it.
08-25-2008, 05:12 PM
#62
Suzuka Master
Very nice
I'm toying with a Porsche or a E55 right now. Keep going back and forth. I change my mind so many damn times that when I finally pull the trigger it will probably be neither
Oh and whatever you do... stay away from 6speedonline. It'll just make you want to spend more money on mods
I'm toying with a Porsche or a E55 right now. Keep going back and forth. I change my mind so many damn times that when I finally pull the trigger it will probably be neither
Oh and whatever you do... stay away from 6speedonline. It'll just make you want to spend more money on mods
Not too many unhappy p-car owners out there.
08-25-2008, 05:19 PM
#63
Suzuka Master
BL, your recs on tires? I have the stock Michelin Pilot PS2s which are already showing significant tread wear after only 5K miles (I guess I have a heavy right foot)
I am leaning toward the Bridgestone REO50As but right now they are tough to purchase direct from TireRack. Pretty significant cost savings vs. PS2 ($321 vs $485 for rear tire). I heard that TireRack is dealing exclusively with porsche dealerships whom then markup the list price significantly before selling to consumer. True?
)I am leaning toward the Bridgestone REO50As but right now they are tough to purchase direct from TireRack. Pretty significant cost savings vs. PS2 ($321 vs $485 for rear tire). I heard that TireRack is dealing exclusively with porsche dealerships whom then markup the list price significantly before selling to consumer. True?
08-25-2008, 05:46 PM
#64
Suzuka Master
01-26-2009, 12:54 PM
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I've been Canonized ;)
01-26-2009, 12:55 PM
#68
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Congrats! Very nice car...
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