Time to decide...
Time to decide...
So have been looking for some time, trying out all options and have narrowed it down to a 6month to 1 year old r8v10 plus, or a brand new 911 GTS - with some nice options...
Have driven both, (v10 plus for the second time yesterday) and realise they both offer different perspectives of going fast...(3.2 vs 3.7 0-62 respectively).
Currently thinking - Porsche for residuals and usability. However v10 plus...ha
Interested to see what others think?
Looking at getting this colour for the GTS (the man said I couldn’t have the GT3 in the pic, or any new gt3 for that matter! Ha)
Have driven both, (v10 plus for the second time yesterday) and realise they both offer different perspectives of going fast...(3.2 vs 3.7 0-62 respectively).
Currently thinking - Porsche for residuals and usability. However v10 plus...ha
Interested to see what others think?
Looking at getting this colour for the GTS (the man said I couldn’t have the GT3 in the pic, or any new gt3 for that matter! Ha)
Current: 991.2 GTS, Q5 Sline 45TFSI
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
Re: Time to decide...
I'd say 911. For me, with kids, the 2+2 option makes a massive difference. I'm still tempted to lean towards a 991.1 as it's N/A, but all 991.2 owners rave about them.
If you don't need more than 2 seats, the screaming V10 would be very tempting. They're dropping close to 100k now (may not the 1 year old ones).....
If you don't need more than 2 seats, the screaming V10 would be very tempting. They're dropping close to 100k now (may not the 1 year old ones).....
Current 2017 991.2 GT3 - Manual, 918 Buckets / CS pack, Guards, the dog's.
Gone 2016 991.1 GTS PTS Voodoo Blue - best car to date, 2015 911.1 GTS, Carmine, PDK, interior pack, stunning, 2016 Carmine Cayman GTS, PDK + toys, 2015 RS5 Cab, 2012 Discovery 4 family wagon, 2014 Golf R, 2015 Cayman GTS, 2014 RS4, Sepang with most of the toys, SQ5, S4, S5, A5, A6.
Gone 2016 991.1 GTS PTS Voodoo Blue - best car to date, 2015 911.1 GTS, Carmine, PDK, interior pack, stunning, 2016 Carmine Cayman GTS, PDK + toys, 2015 RS5 Cab, 2012 Discovery 4 family wagon, 2014 Golf R, 2015 Cayman GTS, 2014 RS4, Sepang with most of the toys, SQ5, S4, S5, A5, A6.
Re: Time to decide...
R8 V10. I'd possibly go as far as saying that a 1 year old V10 for £100k would depreciate less than a brand new GTS @ £100k. Especially as the next generation '992' 911 cannot be that far away now, test-mule spy-pictures have been doing the rounds for a year or so
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Time to decide...
GTS highly desirable and no big discounts at Pork as with Audi, they hold their values far far better than R8 across the range.
Next iteration not likely to appear until late next year, early 2020. R8 is no spring chicken now either.
Next iteration not likely to appear until late next year, early 2020. R8 is no spring chicken now either.
Re: Time to decide...
Love how this is sitting at 50/50! And that all the points made are exactly what ive been thinking! My B8 has recently sold, so will be making the decision soon.
I don’t need another car until March, so got plenty options. Anyone aware of any incentive coming on the r8? Any chance of me getting in on a new R8 would possibly tip the balance!
I don’t need another car until March, so got plenty options. Anyone aware of any incentive coming on the r8? Any chance of me getting in on a new R8 would possibly tip the balance!
Current: 991.2 GTS, Q5 Sline 45TFSI
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
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Re: Time to decide...
Heart would say V10 - That noise.
Pocket would say 911 - Those residuals.
Nice problem to have
Pocket would say 911 - Those residuals.
Nice problem to have

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Re: Time to decide...
What's wrong with getting both?
Think I'd sway more towards the beetle, v10 sounds lovely but car not as useable as the porker
Think I'd sway more towards the beetle, v10 sounds lovely but car not as useable as the porker
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Porsche 992S
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Lotus Exige V6 ( tuned to c430bhp)
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1987 Porsche 928S4
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Re: Time to decide...
Useable!?!!?
Come on...neither are 'useable'. Back in the real world; they're just a motoring indulgence.
Come on...neither are 'useable'. Back in the real world; they're just a motoring indulgence.
Sepang Blue B8 RS4, MY14, All option packs, B&O, Adv Key, Adapt Cruise, Pan Roof, Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust, + more.
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Re: Time to decide...
You're spot on there...I don't even need a car either...I spend about 3 days a month at home just now, it's a proper indulgence, no other way to put it!Surrey Sam wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:14 pmUseable!?!!?
Come on...neither are 'useable'. Back in the real world; they're just a motoring indulgence.
my other option is: do nothing now and wait it out until the next thing appears...not sure what that'll be though...
Thanks for the comments and votes, cant say I'm any closer to a decision though! ha
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Current: 991.2 GTS, Q5 Sline 45TFSI
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
Mrs Car: A220d AMG line
My Previous (All Gone/Going):Macan Turbo PP, c350e, Golf GTD, B8 RS4 Nogaro, VW Tiguan, 8V S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI Mk6, VW Golf GTTDI Mk4, Clio 197, TT Roadster 1.8T (163), Clio 182, Megane, Clio, Astra
Re: Time to decide...
I've had the family plus luggage in mine and one of the guys I go to Le Mans with has had two men plus all their kit and an event shelter. A 911 is more than an indulgence if you want it to be.Surrey Sam wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:14 pmUseable!?!!?
Come on...neither are 'useable'. Back in the real world; they're just a motoring indulgence.
Re: Time to decide...
Le-man = men,beer,cars and womendoodlebug wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:50 pmI've had the family plus luggage in mine and one of the guys I go to Le Mans with has had two men plus all their kit and an event shelter. A 911 is more than an indulgence if you want it to be.Surrey Sam wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:14 pmUseable!?!!?
Come on...neither are 'useable'. Back in the real world; they're just a motoring indulgence.
Event shelter = 12 pack of Durex.
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RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
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2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Time to decide...
Le Mans definitely doesn’t include many if any women!!
Re: Time to decide...
Not exactly a proper lads outing then!! Beer and fast cars without a host of women is pretty pointless. Boring.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Time to decide...
Oh it’s far from boring and the lack of females is part of the joy. No moaning, no washing up, no dog house.
Re: Time to decide...
You’re gay!!!
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
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