For probably the last year I have been saving up and getting ready to purchase, after tons of research on both cars. It really comes down to either a 2011
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04-03-2013, 07:57 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Nismo or 911
For probably the last year I have been saving up and getting ready to purchase, after tons of research on both cars. It really comes down to either a 2011 Nismo or like a 05/06 911. The only thing holding me back is the fear that the porsche will be to expensive to maintain. I absolutely love the way the Nismo looks but still hanging on to that childhood dream of owning a porsche. What do you all think? Great Forum by the way!
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04-03-2013, 08:00 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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911...if you don't you'll be still holding onto the dream in your 70's with a walker. the Nismo isn't going anywhere. and welcome to the family. aaarrrgggghhhh my phone won't let me captialize....crap.
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911 is older and will be expensive to maintain without warranty, but it is the better car. Faster, more refined, and more prestigious.
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04-03-2013, 08:27 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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If you get a 997, try to find an '06 or newer due to the updated IMS bearing. I've seen a few CPO 997 models for $43-45k, but I'd prefer a 997S...which go for about $5-7k more in comparable condition to a base.
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04-03-2013, 08:34 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Yeah. I was looking into 997S and 996TTS, but decided to stick it out with my car. Good luck on your search...they are amazing cars! My 2 best friends have a modded 996TT with the x50 package and the other has a highly modded 997TT. The looks are subjective, but they are great all around cars.
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depending on how old you are, unless you're like 70 or something with one foot in the coffin, get the nismo cause im thinking you still have a while to achieve your ultimate goal without killing yourself for maintenance costs in the mean time.
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911s really aren't that expensive to maintain. I know several porsche mechanics and not only is the maintenance comparable to most other cars, but they often don't need a lot of work since they're so well engineered.
I'd take the 911! Nismos are great, but 911s are a polished Z with better road feel.
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