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The paint is incredible in person, easily worth the $30k that someone else paid for it so that I didn't have to
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Washed my GTS for the first time since I've owned it and it promptly got dirty from all the pollen here.
Also, interesting discussions about exotics. Maybe not so much an exotic, but my dream car has always been a 997.1 GT3 (in Speed yellow). I've said it before many times, this is where I draw the line and won't go expensive and ended up with a GTS anyway. As cool as those cars are, I'm not sure I can stomach forking out 6 figures on a car I'd drive maybe once a week, which is what I do with my current M's. As I get older, I think I fall out of love with cars a bit more, and I certainly don't have interest on new cars like I used to. This may be one of those few times where I downsize the fleet and just enjoy what I have
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I can imagine how the engine must sound with the roof open, the engine sounds more F1 than V8, it so high pitched i luv it..though you cant hear much else when in the coupe as it should be. Enjoy! |
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04-02-2024, 11:05 AM | #356 | |
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The sound with the top down is awesome even with the stock exhaust. Would love to put an xpipe on it but don’t want to ruin the warranty so I’ll just leave it as is. I’ve already put 150 miles on it in two days, it’s also my current daily driver with the Panamera in the shop. |
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04-02-2024, 08:06 PM | #358 |
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04-03-2024, 05:43 PM | #360 |
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I sort of drew a line, I really wanted a 997 GTS but all in was gonna be just under $100K CDN. So I compromised and went with an "S and saved $20K, at times I regret it but mostly glad to have the cash in my pocket.
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They are multiplying. I just got a roadster. What an incredible car. So totally different to my MY18 AMR which is totally analogue (which I will always need in my life). This one does smooth cruising while still giving tons of fun feedback, and can go ballistic when asked. What a noise, it’s like an AMG GT mated with my older Aston and had a baby. Steering and ride handling balance is incredibly good. It feels very modern but still raw. Just how I like them
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I love seeing exotics and fast cars and I'm glad they are still around. It's just not for me. My 265hp Cayman has really opened my eyes to what a fun and exciting car is for me. Looking and sounding fast is fast enough for me now Also, my interest in cars also largely comes from maintaining the cars myself. I absolutely despise having someone else work on my cars. It's not that I think they'll damage the car, it's that I don't like people doing things I'm capable of doing. Same goes for home improvement and other repairs. I want to know/learn how to it. I get enjoyment from that. With a higher end car, it's not as feasible given the complication, electronics integration, risk of damaging something expensive when pulling it apart, etc.
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With that said, sometimes, it is more fun to drive a slow car fast vs a fast car slow. The Miata is always a hoot to take out
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04-05-2024, 05:23 AM | #371 | |
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I did trade my M2CS which I know I will come to regret at some stage. It’s a good time at the moment to buy. I only pay cash. With high interest rates and a depressed economy you can negotiate. I’m not trying to be some sort of wanker. Via luck, timing and skill I’m able to realise some dreams without compromising anything. I only post the pics of the car as I’m an obsessive car nerd and just like to talk about it. You being an Australian know how much we cringe about this stuff. I’m not trying to be some showboater type. Just excited that I have my dream garage. I keep wandering down to check that it is real. Sorry if it came across differently. |
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No not at all, you come across as a legit enthusiast. It is hard not to look like a bit of a wanker there because these cars are so eye wateringly unobtainable. Here, even in Toronto where it's more expensive than the USA, high end cars are far more common.
As an example, my 997.2 Cab is literally DOUBLE the price at home vs what I paid here in Canada, that is INSANE. |
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Yes fancy cars over here hold their value really well. I guess the climate helps a lot. No salt on roads and you can drive them year ‘round. Think how nice much nicer your 997 cab would be if you could drive it whenever you wanted. Having said that just after I got this car we got 6” of rain in 24 hours. I always say washing your car is a rain dance. It seems buying a roadster offends the gods. UK seems to be the market with the most depreciation. Likely for the reverse of the above. |
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