Supercar vs. Sports Car

[strettyend]

Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL, sometimes I hate when I see stuff on this forum. I am now on the Porsche site doing some builds....my AMG only has 10K miles on it. I think I am part sheep

Do it

[chsu74]

Very nice! I have not been able to commit to newer ones. Here is mine with other Pcar nuts at Bear Mtn.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by strettyend

Seth - you knocked it out of the park on both the car and spec! The yellow calipers on the blue with the GTS center locks is going to be stunning! Knowing you’ve never had a Porsche I’m genuinely excited for you to experience it. There is just absolutely nothing like a 911. I’ve driven Ferrari’s, McLarens, etc and while they all have their own merits I will always have at least one 911 in the garage at all times. When you sit in and just drive it everything just feels so...right.

So interesting. Tage said the same exact thing to me. And he too has had and driven everything under the sun. His garage looks like a super car showroom.

This is all very exciting. Cant wait.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL, sometimes I hate when I see stuff on this forum. I am now on the Porsche site doing some builds....my AMG only has 10K miles on it. I think I am part sheep

if it makes you feel any better, I had 4,000 on mine.

I took a bath. and yeah, it hurt for about a minute. But I have a picture of the rendering on my desktop. and it takes all the pain away.

we have only this one life to life. and we like cars. 🚗

might as well live it up.

besides, from what I am told, these are incredible daily drivers.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by chsu74

Very nice! I have not been able to commit to newer ones. Here is mine with other Pcar nuts at Bear Mtn.

I live super close, I would love to join your next run.

[chsu74]

Originally Posted by superdog

I live super close, I would love to join your next run.

Absolutely! Ping me with contact info and we will get connected.

[Old Geezer]

Congratulations Seth. You've spec'd a beautiful machine. Safe driving.

[Langnam]

Originally Posted by superdog

if it makes you feel any better, I had 4,000 on mine.



I took a bath. and yeah, it hurt for about a minute. But I have a picture of the rendering on my desktop. and it takes all the pain away.



we have only this one life to life. and we like cars.



might as well live it up.



besides, from what I am told, these are incredible daily drivers.

Did you sell the monster Benzo because of your traffic infraction?

Dang. That was a nice car!!

Bad news, bro. You can’t but help getting a ticket in a brand spanking new 911!!

It’s the law!


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[Dyim]

Originally Posted by superdog

the build:


Base Price 911 Targa 4 GTS
991540

Price for Equipment

Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee

Total Price*

Exterior Color
Night Blue Metallic
N5

Targa Roof in Black
1V
$0
Interior Color
Leather Interior in Black
AZ

Packages
Premium Package Plus i.c.w. Power Sport Seats (14-way)
P3E

Light Design Package

Porsche Entry & Drive
$0
Automatically Dimming Mirrors
$0
Seat Heating
$0
Seat Ventilation
$0
Performance
7-speed Manual Transmission
487
$0
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) with Standard PASM i.c.w. Rear Axle Steering
352

Front Axle Lift System
474

Rear Axle Steering
470

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
450

Wheels
20" 911 Turbo S Wheels
449
$0
Lights and Vision
LED Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
XEY

Interior
Deletion of Alcantara®
714
$0
Steering Wheel in Leather
858
$0
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package
P06

Smoking Package
583
$0
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
581
$0
Interior Trim Painted in Exterior Color i.c.w. Leather Interior Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
EKA
$0
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Dial in Racing Yellow Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
XGL

Audio and Communications
BOSE® Surround Sound System
9VL

Delivery Experience
Porsche Experience Center Delivery (Atlanta)
ZGA

Nice build.

If your order has not locked yet, have you ever considered deviating stitching on the dash/ door/ seats?

I got 2 tone interior and I always love the look of the color stitching on the dash and top door trim every time I get in.

You don’t have to go crazy and get it everywhere. Just dash and top trim of doors will be fantastic. (I think there is at least 3 or 4 parts of the door that you can get stitching on iirc.) And my personal preference is to pick blue (if a brighter blue is available) to go with the blue trim and it is more subtle since you already have yellow belts.

[Spartacus]

Originally Posted by superdog

Okay. Here we go.

One post specifically tickled my fancy when the poster said “no one ever looked back and wished they were tamer in life”. Something like that anyway.

You’re welcome.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

You’re welcome.

Ha. Thanks brother.

That comment really stuck with me. It’s continuing to manifest in a few ways actually.

Wise words.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Langnam

Did you sell the monster Benzo because of your traffic infraction?

Dang. That was a nice car!!

Bad news, bro. You can’t but help getting a ticket in a brand spanking new 911!!

It’s the law!


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Realistically, I sold it because I’m similar to a squirrel with my attention span.

It was a glorious car. But time to try something new.

And this car while actually a bit faster, will be much more of a cruiser. And maybe some narly twists and turns.

Besides, I just got two points off my liscense by taking the defensive driving course. I should be okay. I hope.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Dyim

Nice build.

If your order has not locked yet, have you ever considered deviating stitching on the dash/ door/ seats?

I got 2 tone interior and I always love the look of the color stitching on the dash and top door trim every time I get in.

You don’t have to go crazy and get it everywhere. Just dash and top trim of doors will be fantastic. (I think there is at least 3 or 4 parts of the door that you can get stitching on iirc.) And my personal preference is to pick blue (if a brighter blue is available) to go with the blue trim and it is more subtle since you already have yellow belts.

Appreciate this feedback.

I just checked into it a bit.

Love it. But with the yellow and blue accents inside, I’m thinking I’ll keep it as it is. I don’t want to make it busy. Just some subtle accents.

I do like many of the pics I saw and would do it. Just not with what I’ve currently got.

[Psmith]

Congrats Seth and great choice.

My neighbour dailys his McLaren 570S (bright orange, no less), although a 911 much more practical in that regard. Nice spec you have there

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats Seth and great choice.

My neighbour dailys his McLaren 570S (bright orange, no less), although a 911 much more practical in that regard. Nice spec you have there

Thanks Clive. appreciate it.

Love the 570s. But that is a loud car to daily. Especially orange. wow.

[mannyv11]

Congrats Seth fantastic vehicle heading your way and I hope you enjoy it =)

[sco]

Lot's of luck with it. Drive it safely!

[Burlington]

Very nice motor !! Enjoy it

[littleolemoi]

Originally Posted by superdog

Okay. Here we go.



One post specifically tickled my fancy when the poster said “no one ever looked back and wished they were tamer in life”. Something like that anyway.



I passed on the 458 because I just couldn’t take the chance of a breakdown. And if I’m that worried, I have to admit I can’t afford it. Loved the 570 spider, but getting in and out was not easy for me. And also too expensive. Not sure I can feel comfortable in such a car. Not yet.



This wasn’t all that much cheaper. Especially how it was spec’d. But it’s more palatable, will have better depreciation and it suits me better at this time in my life.



Completely irresponsible. But live one time. And besides cars and watches, I’m mostly super responsible. So here she is. It’s gonna be a long wait.

Congratulations!!!

That's one sexxxy ride!! A Targa and a manual are great choices!!

April cannot, cannot come soon enough!!

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[encarter13]

Originally Posted by superdog

Exactly right.

Will take the wife down with me and take a road trip back. Find a few pit stops to check out.

She’s going to love it. I am too!!

I took delivery down in ATL as well. I enjoyed it so much, I took my dad down there and we paid to do the driving experience. You will have a blast!

Plenty of members in the ATL area, but I am only a little over an hour away and I would love to see the car. Let me know if you want to grab drinks, dinner, lunch, etc.

[BigBoy17]

Looks like seven lakes drive:)

[SG56]

OMG!!!!!!

I am sooooooooooo happy for you, Seth! You will LOVE the car.
I started reading and reading and when i saw the pics, you should have seen my face!!!!

I hope the wait is not too long and i wish you many smiles per gallon in your new ride!

[jdlc1406]

I have odd taste in vehicles. I love my Land Cruisers. There's a '72 Pantera in the garage I am "borrowing" for a while, but I'd never drive that as a daily driver. My daily driver now is a 2017 Ford Focus RS. I wanted an Evo for so long and they discontinued them. I previously wanted a Ford GT40, but couldn't ever afford one. And I also previously wanted a Toyota FJ Cruiser. All these discontinued cars I never jumped on made me sell my 3/4 ton diesel to buy the Focus RS. The first brand new vehicle I've ever purchased. I've always been a huge rally fan so when I heard Ford was discontinuing the RS in the USA I had to do it. It's black. No one knows much what it is other than a Ford Focus. lol. But I love it. Occasionally I'll get stares or have people point at me and talk about it but they're all teenagers. All of the adult (non-rally fans) I know just think I am stupid for selling my Denali to buy "just a Ford Focus."

If I did have an actual exotic car, I don't think I'd be willing to drive it as a daily driver. My other neighbor has a Ferrari and he uses it as a fun car / weekender, but doesn't daily drive it either.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by encarter13

I took delivery down in ATL as well. I enjoyed it so much, I took my dad down there and we paid to do the driving experience. You will have a blast!

Plenty of members in the ATL area, but I am only a little over an hour away and I would love to see the car. Let me know if you want to grab drinks, dinner, lunch, etc.

Seth, please loop me in to your ATL visit.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by SG56

OMG!!!!!!

I am sooooooooooo happy for you, Seth! You will LOVE the car.
I started reading and reading and when i saw the pics, you should have seen my face!!!!

I hope the wait is not too long and i wish you many smiles per gallon in your new ride!

Thank you!!

Your pics and posts were a huge factor in this. It’s just so damn pretty. Loved the grocery run thread the most, I think.

But yeah, you definitely helped in this decision.

Can’t come soon enough. I’m waiting very impatiently.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Seth, please loop me in to your ATL visit.

I might have a mokey wrench with this. But I’ll definitely keep you updated

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by superdog

Spec’d out with ceramic brakes, rear axle steering, 1.5” lift, sports package and just about everything else Tage, Nick and I though was important.

Oh yeah, I also got it in manual.

Targa 4 GTS.

Why spec a 991 when the 992 is being delivered in a couple of months?

Edit: Just saw your later post. I hope they gave you a good discount on this then if you didn't opt for the new model.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Why spec a 991 when the 992 is being delivered in a couple of months?

Edit: Just saw your later post. I hope they gave you a good discount on this then if you didn't opt for the new model.

Thanks for your concern.

[SG56]

Originally Posted by superdog

Thank you!!



Your pics and posts were a huge factor in this. It’s just so damn pretty. Loved the grocery run thread the most, I think.



But yeah, you definitely helped in this decision.



Can’t come soon enough. I’m waiting very impatiently.

Hahaha, yes, I still drive it daily. Skipped one or two snow days, but that's more because of other people around here who can't drive :)

I know you will love it!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by superdog

Thanks for your concern.

Not convinced yet on the rear end of the 992, especially when the spoiler deploys. The interior is on the fence for me as well. You made a great choice, and spec’d it beautifully!