From X50 to X50 plus RUF

[bluesatin]

After an e-mail from Adam I started thinking. I have had the Porsche for around 20 months and have been thinking of changing it some to something newer but the problem is that I can't find anything that does all the things the Porsche does.

I use the car daily to commute and almost weekly it stays at Heathrow short stay so don't want anything like a lambo.

Adam suggested a Ruf upgrade. Question is what type of upgrades can you get, which are the best mix of cost to bhp and how much?

Thanks

[dazren]

From memory there are two options for an X50. Which both come with a two year engine warranty.

550 - (nearer 560bhp) Remap and exhaust etc, about £15k

590 "Nardo" - (nearer 630 bhp) Engine rebuild with stronger bits, remap, exaust etc about £42k

May also be worth adding on the cost of uprated alcons on the front axle.

Edited by dazren on Friday 1st June 17:58

[bluesatin]

Daz

Do you think the would two for one? Would make the next vmax a bit more of a challenge!

[dazren]

I think they are pretty rigid on their pricing. Although very tempting I'm a little concerned about UK insurance and if the cars would continue to have a relatively rattle free future with that much power.

[Grant3]

The 996TT is a very hard car to replace, I had mine for nearly 4 years.

The problem with a power increase is you will get used to it very quickly & it just becomes more of the same IMO, whilst also burning money, as you won't get it back come re-sale!

Best enjoy the car until you are bored & then go for a refreshing change............

997GT3, same performance, similar ride quality & daily usability but with a screaming high revving flat six & more involving handling!

R8- Looking good from the current tests.

AMV8 - hasn't got the grunt, but is a total change & a fabulous ownership experience & used high spec cars now below £70k at main dealers with full warranty etc.

[bluesatin]

Grant,

It has to be reliable so out goes the AM and I cam from a maser so I want something equal or better that is practical for daily use. Power is always fun but I do run an Ultima so the porker is a daily drive!

[Grant3]

With the Ultima for max thrust fun, all the more reason not to trick the Turbo, I still say go for a change instead, although I appreciate the TT is one hell of a car.

Don't write off the Aston, the latest models are very good, better than Masers on the reliability front, I had an AMV8 for a year without one problem, lovely car, safe to park up as absolutely everyone loved it, unlike Pork & a great drivers car. Although not in the TT's performance envelope I know of three other Turbo drivers (plus myself) that made the move to the Aston & the others still have theirs!


What do you think to the R8 & 997GT3?

[johnny senna]

I agree......997 GT3 or R8 for a change.

Or sod it and do the Nardo engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[guyvert1]

You could always just spend 3/4k with a tuner to see if the power is what you're after?

[AdamT]

Guy,

I was checking the prices for flights to munich, and easyjet are currently doing a sale, and its seriously good value, and a very easy trip.

I would thoroughly recommend giving the ruf guys a call, and heading over for a weekend....



best,
adam

[Mannginger]

Adamt with Bluesatin yesterday...



Phil

[bluesatin]

This is not doing me any good. Can't do Audi but now thinking AMV8 or Ruf. Most probably going to Munich in the next month for work so may have to make a visit. I just thought of Prodrive and AMV8- no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by bluesatin on Saturday 2nd June 07:31

[R1_JON]

You could always 'upgrade' to a GT2 Guy

Shame you don't like Audi's, I think the RS4 would be a great day to day car.

[R1_JON]

How about an SL55 AMG? Or even better SL65 AMG ???

[Grant3]

R1_JON said:

How about an SL55 AMG? Or even better SL65 AMG ???

Why is he taking up hairdressing?

[guyvert1]

AdamT said:

Guy,

I was checking the prices for flights to munich, and easyjet are currently doing a sale, and its seriously good value, and a very easy trip.

I would thoroughly recommend giving the ruf guys a call, and heading over for a weekend....



best,
adam

Have they got a sale on too

[s99ane]

Vanquish S?

[dazren]

bluesatin said:

Most probably going to Munich in the next month for work so may have to make a visit.

Er you have no choice then.

You simply have to make a visit to the factory. Be careful if they take you out in one of the development cars. If you have the cash in the "car fund" you will buy one.

The marketing guy to speak to is Marc Bongers, alternatively I'm sure Adam can sort it out and be at your side pushing you in the right direction.

DAZ

Edited by dazren on Saturday 2nd June 23:36

[jonny996]

bluesatin said:

This is not doing me any good. Can't do Audi but now thinking AMV8 or Ruf. Most probably going to Munich in the next month for work so may have to make a visit. I just thought of Prodrive and AMV8- no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by bluesatin on Saturday 2nd June 07:31

As a humble cooking 996 driver, I dont know, but is the DB9 that bad that it is not even getting quoted.