991 Alternatives?
Discussion
Hi Pork Lovers,
My Mother has just test driven a 991s pdk... she absolutely loved it, is now telling me she really wants one and asking what i think. Personally, for 95k, I could see myself looking at a lot of other metal before a 911, but that's just me.
Does anyone have any suggestions to alternative around this price bracket, or is the 991 really that good? Bearing in mind she is on her 3rd 911 already.... she uses it everyday and does not have any kids to worry about, so backseats are not necessarily needed, but it does have to be 'practical' (i.e. she needs to be able to fit her bags of wine from Waitrose into it!) . She tried a Vantage S and hated the gearbox, then tried a Virage and absolutely loved it.
Anyone's suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
My Mother has just test driven a 991s pdk... she absolutely loved it, is now telling me she really wants one and asking what i think. Personally, for 95k, I could see myself looking at a lot of other metal before a 911, but that's just me.
Does anyone have any suggestions to alternative around this price bracket, or is the 991 really that good? Bearing in mind she is on her 3rd 911 already.... she uses it everyday and does not have any kids to worry about, so backseats are not necessarily needed, but it does have to be 'practical' (i.e. she needs to be able to fit her bags of wine from Waitrose into it!) . She tried a Vantage S and hated the gearbox, then tried a Virage and absolutely loved it.
Anyone's suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
bigricho said:
Hi Pork Lovers,
My Mother has just test driven a 991s pdk... she absolutely loved it, is now telling me she really wants one and asking what i think. Personally, for 95k, I could see myself looking at a lot of other metal before a 911, but that's just me.
Does anyone have any suggestions to alternative around this price bracket, or is the 991 really that good? Bearing in mind she is on her 3rd 911 already.... she uses it everyday and does not have any kids to worry about, so backseats are not necessarily needed, but it does have to be 'practical' (i.e. she needs to be able to fit her bags of wine from Waitrose into it!) . She tried a Vantage S and hated the gearbox, then tried a Virage and absolutely loved it.
Anyone's suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
No doubt its a good car and its her money so I wouldn't try too hard to talk her out of it.My Mother has just test driven a 991s pdk... she absolutely loved it, is now telling me she really wants one and asking what i think. Personally, for 95k, I could see myself looking at a lot of other metal before a 911, but that's just me.
Does anyone have any suggestions to alternative around this price bracket, or is the 991 really that good? Bearing in mind she is on her 3rd 911 already.... she uses it everyday and does not have any kids to worry about, so backseats are not necessarily needed, but it does have to be 'practical' (i.e. she needs to be able to fit her bags of wine from Waitrose into it!) . She tried a Vantage S and hated the gearbox, then tried a Virage and absolutely loved it.
Anyone's suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
But I would ask her, if she was my mother, to have a look at a Maser GranTurismo at a similar price before signing
jackal said:
Series 1 1964 3.8 FHC E Type ?
As far as looks go, will upstage almost any porsche you care to throw at it, especially the modern ones. Less 'Alderley Edge' and more 'Badmington house' if you get my meaning. They drive quite nicely as well.
Not sure I'd want a Series 1 E-Type as an everyday car. Brakes are crap and a 911, even an earlier one such as a 964 are worlds apart in terms of everyday practicality. Jag is one of the most beautiful cars ever made but ancient technology with handling, braking, steering and safety almost token gestures. Tell her to stick with a 911.As far as looks go, will upstage almost any porsche you care to throw at it, especially the modern ones. Less 'Alderley Edge' and more 'Badmington house' if you get my meaning. They drive quite nicely as well.
Thanks for the replies guys.
My Mum really does have Porsche stamped all over her head. She's had a 993, a 996 and a 997, keeping each for 5+ years.
Cars she had already considered apart from the Astons are the Maser GT-S MC (which I am absolutely in love with). She tried a Turbo, but that was way to much power for her.
I don't think she would be able to handle a Gallardo everyday, with the reactions they get just poodling abut town. She's really not a fan of Boxsters, and is not taken by the shape of the R8. I think the e-type, however gorgeous looking it is, would be a nightmare as a DD, especially as she loves her mod cons as well.
It might be an idea to get her into a 430? Otherwise I am giving her my blessing!
My Mum really does have Porsche stamped all over her head. She's had a 993, a 996 and a 997, keeping each for 5+ years.
Cars she had already considered apart from the Astons are the Maser GT-S MC (which I am absolutely in love with). She tried a Turbo, but that was way to much power for her.
I don't think she would be able to handle a Gallardo everyday, with the reactions they get just poodling abut town. She's really not a fan of Boxsters, and is not taken by the shape of the R8. I think the e-type, however gorgeous looking it is, would be a nightmare as a DD, especially as she loves her mod cons as well.
It might be an idea to get her into a 430? Otherwise I am giving her my blessing!
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