lucky you, salt is already down in my neck of the woods, courtesy of last weekends weather.
Car-spotting thread
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lucky you, salt is already down in my neck of the woods, courtesy of last weekends weather.
qclabrat
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Did you move from Union? I’m about 18 months behind... My town, same as Norm, is always the last to drop in the area
nope still in union, lucky you for getting a bit of extra time. Im not sure if they got all the roads but the main roads were definitely hit)
If you saw how this person drove, the bike would make total sense.
mfennell
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iman29
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This has station/repair shop in Long valley always has some cool retro cars off to the side but this one made me stop to take a
Pic as I have not seen it before. I thought I was a Chevy Monza from the late 70s but I guess this was the olds version of it.
My parents had an ambassador wagon when I was growing up and the story I remember the most was when my mom was driving us home and the brakes went out I was in the back seat maybe 8-9 years old and she managed to sideswipe a few cars and head into someone’s bushes to avoid a major crash.
Pic as I have not seen it before. I thought I was a Chevy Monza from the late 70s but I guess this was the olds version of it.
My parents had an ambassador wagon when I was growing up and the story I remember the most was when my mom was driving us home and the brakes went out I was in the back seat maybe 8-9 years old and she managed to sideswipe a few cars and head into someone’s bushes to avoid a major crash.
Mountain Bike Mike
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Even my 10 year old is on that car spotting game… txt’ing me from the bus ride to school.. I’ll give him an A for effort.. now to teach him which ones are the good ones vs the crap..
THATmanMANNY
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I’ll take an el Camino!
Success after getting my storage and purging game in order. Still more to go
Success after getting my storage and purging game in order. Still more to go
rick81721
Lothar
Don't let @Carson see this without a defibrillator handy:
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/t...is-the-perfect-supercar-for-a-chicago-winter/
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/t...is-the-perfect-supercar-for-a-chicago-winter/
one piece crank
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A purpose-build (re-purposed?) Porsche is always the best one!
iman29
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they are like some long lost cousins - white with a blue top.
THATmanMANNY
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…and your house isn’t white?
As of TODAY, I am on the list for a 992 GTS at MSRP. Princeton was at 25 over. For a non-GT car. With a refundable deposit, the dealer is going to submit an ORDER DEMAND for an additional allocation. SM thinks I would likely get a car sometime in CY2022. I'm #4 on the list (small dealership) for a GTS coupe. Now, the question is, will I take it if I get offered the allocation? I asked to be invited to the spring track day where there will likely be a 992 GTS of some sort to drive. Not sure I want to give up the GT3 wail, but the GTS is arguably the better road car.
@Danimal what say you lol? Trade a 7 or 8 year old car in for 130 to order a new GTS for 140?
Here is the build code I submitted just as a placeholder.
@Danimal what say you lol? Trade a 7 or 8 year old car in for 130 to order a new GTS for 140?
Here is the build code I submitted just as a placeholder.
The Porsche Code
www.porsche-code.com
Danimal
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That's a tough call.. the gt3 *should* continue to hold its value, especially with more states working on implementing the ban of ice vehicles. I guess the question is what's your ultimate goal? Just to have something fun, or to have something to hold out for investment? I wouldn't be surprised if that 992 could come close to he handling feel of your car, just with a more plush ride. But, it's also turbo, which could be beneficial if you're looking to get more power out of it down the road.As of TODAY, I am on the list for a 992 GTS at MSRP. Princeton was at 25 over. For a non-GT car. With a refundable deposit, the dealer is going to submit an ORDER DEMAND for an additional allocation. SM thinks I would likely get a car sometime in CY2022. I'm #4 on the list (small dealership) for a GTS coupe. Now, the question is, will I take it if I get offered the allocation? I asked to be invited to the spring track day where there will likely be a 992 GTS of some sort to drive. Not sure I want to give up the GT3 wail, but the GTS is arguably the better road car.
@Danimal what say you lol? Trade a 7 or 8 year old car in for 130 to order a new GTS for 140?
Here is the build code I submitted just as a placeholder.
The Porsche Code
www.porsche-code.com
THATmanMANNY
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iman29
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yep we see that car around all the time and then the theme song comes on in my head... like just now.
except i imagine jumping that car off a dirt ramp like in the original series would end much more spectacularly (is that a word even?)
Captain Brainstorm
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Since you were on the list for a GT3, get on the list for a Turbo S instead. Can't really go wrong with the GTS though. You're in a no-lose situation.As of TODAY, I am on the list for a 992 GTS at MSRP. Princeton was at 25 over. For a non-GT car. With a refundable deposit, the dealer is going to submit an ORDER DEMAND for an additional allocation. SM thinks I would likely get a car sometime in CY2022. I'm #4 on the list (small dealership) for a GTS coupe. Now, the question is, will I take it if I get offered the allocation? I asked to be invited to the spring track day where there will likely be a 992 GTS of some sort to drive. Not sure I want to give up the GT3 wail, but the GTS is arguably the better road car.
@Danimal what say you lol? Trade a 7 or 8 year old car in for 130 to order a new GTS for 140?
Here is the build code I submitted just as a placeholder.
The Porsche Code
www.porsche-code.com
I'm toying with the idea of getting on the list for a Cayman GTS 4.0, if I can get one at list.
All the same questions I ask myself. My only complaint about the GT3 is after about 4 or 5 hours, it gets tiring. All the rawness does wear on you. The GTS would be a better grand tourer and the low end torque makes it just as quick on the road (991 GT3 PDK and 992 GTS PDK are both low 3-second 0-60 cars). The 992 interior is leaps and bounds more modern than the 991. But does that all matter? Neither is a better car, they are just proficient at different things. Porsche is so good at this game.
I think I'm happy that I don't have to make a decision now. In six months, I should have a better idea of what is a better fit. Maybe.
I do agree that GT3 > GTS as far as depreciation. Not in the short term, but values at 10 years old are 80% of sticker versus 60% of sticker.
Here is a good review of the GTS. This is even without the available lightweight package.
No, not going to own two Porsches.
No interest in a Turbo S. Heavier, AWD. Loss of steering feel. Although it's an amazing car. It's 225 and a long wait and going for over sticker currently.
My understanding is that Cayman GTS 4.0 is about the shortest waitlist right now (other than SUVs). If you wanted one you could certainly get one by next summer.