911 (991) Turbo versus Turbo S

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Tony 1234 said:

Do you have a link to that please?

I thought someone else had posted this in this very thread, and I can't find it anywhere for the life of me, apologies! Not sure if I am going mad or imagined it. In summary (and granted it isn't an exact science) the residual on a 3 year PCP on a turbo is £55 000 and on a turbo S it is £62 000, whilst the list price differs by £22k ish

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FeelingLucky said:

I once got drawn in to the "Brand new" myth, having never had "Brand New" before, I spent months in eager anticipation. Then when the day came for the visit to the dealer, followed by the entire rest of the day driving around rural Derbyshire. Then home tuck it away safely in the garage and off to bed, and I spent all night thinking "The second hand car in my garage cost me an awful lot."

No such thing as brand new. (Well there is, but it ends the second you drive off the forecourt)

Particularly when buying approved used, the standard of prep is huge (in my experience) and the Warranty give peace of mind.

Me? I'd have gone for the S, every day and twice on Sunday (I did in fact), I figured that is the only way I wouldn't think "What if?" later down the line.

Must admit I have always, always had approved used in the past. At the time of buying, the "S" models that fitted the criteria were the same price as a brand new non S give or take, but the one I enquired on had 3 previous owners which I wasn't comfortable with for a car that age, and was a 2013 plate. It then came down to do I want to spend £120k on a new non S (including £10k discount) with perfect spec, or get a used S/non S at a few grand less in a spec that wasn't for me. Given the minimal price difference, and the fact the deal was much better on the new one it was quite an easy decision. For example, the new one costs the same per month over a 3 year PCP as the S I got a quote on cost per month over a 5 year PCP with the same deposit.

Granted, the depreciation on a new car is horrendous, definitely a fact that cant be avoided. The flip side is the car isn't an investment, it is for pleasure and thus far I have enjoyed the experience. Perhaps in part due to it all happening in 4 days from looking at one to driving off in it, might have changed my mind when it is worth x amount in a few months time :-)