Article Comments - 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Follow-Up Test

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#3 of 13 Re: Porsche 911 Turbo Triptronic is an Auto Box. [astreet] by spiritinthesky Mar 16, 2008 (3:47 am)
Replying to: astreet (Mar 14, 2008 7:50 am) You made the right decision in going with the 6-speed manual over the Tiptronic. I have a 2007 Turbo 6-speed that I'm going to be selling/trading in a couple of months when my new GT2 arrives. I thought I might have a tough time selling it, given the state of the stock market, but my dealer has lined up two or three prospective buyers, all of whom bought a tiptronic within the past 12 months and are dissapointed. The tiptronics gizmo-ish "launch control" procedure which is required to achieve those 3.4 second / 11.6 second acceleration times are small consolation to the lack of direct control and unexpected shifts the other 99% of the time you will be driving the car. Porsche is due to come out with a dual clutch DSG soon for the clutch challenged. But I fully agree with the article. You would be light years ahead in both driving enjoyment and ability to take that $3,500 you saved on the tiptronic and put it towards a long weekend at the Porsche Performance Driving school. Enjoy your car. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 12:36 pm) 911nut (Apr 20, 2008 8:40 am)
#4 of 13 Re: Porsche 911 Turbo Triptronic is an Auto Box. [astreet] by billedpam Apr 14, 2008 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: astreet (Mar 14, 2008 7:50 am) Hi, I saw that you just ordered a new turbo. I also have one on order, it should arrive in the next 60 days. My question is was there a discussion on the price? My dealer keeps telling me the price is MSRP, no discounts. I ordered the car in January, all before the financial markets melt down. The dealer told me when I ordered the car if I did not want it they would simply refund my deposit and sell it to someone else. I have to believe that the demand has declined and maybe I could negotiate a slightly better deal. Any ideas or input? Replies to this message: rlk691 (Apr 17, 2008 6:47 am) habitat1 (Apr 19, 2008 4:58 am) sandeep5 (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am) and 1 more...
#5 of 13 Price of Porsche by astreet Apr 16, 2008 (6:12 am)
I am happy to pay the list price myself. These things are desireable and if I had plans to buy one in the next two years or so I would be tempted to bring it forward to now because of the strength of the euro. If it carries on then Porsche could well up their prices in future. The fact that you had to wait as long as you did should tell you something. Dn't loose it over a few quid, thats what I say.
#6 of 13 Re: Porsche 911 Turbo Triptronic is an Auto Box. [billedpam] by rlk691 Apr 17, 2008 (6:47 am)
Replying to: billedpam (Apr 14, 2008 1:19 pm) I don't think many people with the coin to drop on a 911 turbo have curbed their spending that much on the basis of the current financial markets. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Apr 19, 2008 4:58 am) sandeep5 (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am) habitat1 (Apr 21, 2008 5:18 am)
#7 of 13 911 Turbo by jerseyguy1 Apr 17, 2008 (4:24 pm)
Let me agree with billedpam. I had my '04 911 cab in for some routine service yesterday. Got talking to the sales rep whom I've know for 30+ years. Boxsters are not selling, Caymans are not selling, even 911s are not selling. What is selling 911 S, 911 C4S, 911 turbo, and high end Cayennes. They are also a Benz dealer and there was a sold sticker on a new 6.3 liter AMG Black series coupe. Stickers was about $139,000. Folks with serious $$$ are still buying higher end products. Folks who need everything to go right to afford 1 toy are hurting. I sell sailboats and for the past 4 years our market has been new and over 40'. This is year is small and used.
#8 of 13 Re: Porsche 911 Turbo Triptronic is an Auto Box. [rlk691] by habitat1 Apr 19, 2008 (4:58 am)
Replying to: rlk691 (Apr 17, 2008 6:47 am) I don't think many people with the coin to drop on a 911 turbo have curbed their spending that much on the basis of the current financial markets. Think again. When the 997 Turbo first came out, there was a pent up demand and 6+ month wait. My dealer that gave me a $10k discount on a new 911 C2S Cab in September 2005 told me that $2,000 off was the very best he could do for a repeat customer. Today he has several unsold units in stock or on the way, and that is after Porsche cut production in 2007/8 in response to the anticipated US slowdown. I suspect $3k over invoice would put me in a Turbo, if I wanted one. Some folks don't want to shop around, and that's fine - but my dealer admits there are deals to be made on EVERY Porsche other than the GT3, GT2 and new Cayenne GTS 6-speed manual (due to limited production). And having the "coin" to drop on anything from a 911 Turbo to a $2.5 million house doesn't mean that market conditions do not affect demand. Nor does it mean those affluent buyers are going check their common sense at the door and overpay when they don't have to. If anything, highly discretionary purchases are the most affected by a downturn and market sentiment. Ferrari probably isn't affected because the demand has always outstripped their limited production capacity. But Porsche builds about 50 times as many vehicles as Ferrari and, other than the aforementioned exceptions, is not production constrained. Replies to this message: sandeep5 (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am) habitat1 (Apr 21, 2008 5:18 am)
#9 of 13 Re: Porsche 911 Turbo Triptronic is an Auto Box. [habitat1] by sandeep5 Apr 19, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 19, 2008 4:58 am) Could you tell me where I could get a 911T (6-sp with few options) for $3k over invoice? Replies to this message: habitat1 (Apr 21, 2008 5:18 am)
#10 of 13 Re: . [spiritinthesky] by bmlexus Apr 19, 2008 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: spiritinthesky (Mar 16, 2008 3:47 am) have a 2007 Turbo 6-speed that I'm going to be selling/trading in a couple of months when my new GT2 arrives. Sounds great ....... I have a question where are all the 911s and cayennes built? Does a 911 owner ever buy a cayenne? My neighbor had a 07 yellow911 carrera S he just traded it for a 08 aston martin vanquish convertible in yellow !!! Replies to this message: 911nut (Apr 20, 2008 8:40 am)
#11 of 13 edit by bmlexus Apr 19, 2008 (6:01 pm)
aston martin vanquish convertible in yellow !!! its vantage
#12 of 13 Re: . [bmlexus] by 911nut Apr 20, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 12:36 pm) Do 911 owners buy Cayennes? Yes. Currently own a 996 2002 C4 Conv. and a 997 2007S conv. Owned a 2004 Cayenne S and traded for a 2006 Cayenne Turbo. I am not an SUV type person, but the Cayenne converted me. The Turbo is an awesome vehicle since it provides me the near adrenaline rush of a 911. Furthermore, on long trips it is very practical and convenient. Don't buy a Cayenne if fuel prices are a concern, since its gas mileage is that of a Hummer.