2012 Porsche Carrera... hmmm...

shadoquad · 10-13-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nah, I'm completely ignoring performance. It's totally a price thing.

If I had $100k to spend on one car, and I really wanted a 911, god damnit I'm buying a 911!!!

But if I had up to $100k to spend on a car and was brand indifferent, and for whatever reason the Z tickled my fancy, I'd buy the Z and pocket the rest. But typically a buyer in that range is going to ignore our humble little price bracket completely. Bastards.

Fair enough

It all depends on the buyer's needs. I mean, there are millionaires who drive beaters around town.

But you're right. If I want whatever car bad enough, I'm going to get it.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2011, 08:27 PM

I will say this:

I cross shopped, very seriously, the Cayman S and the 370Z. At my price point of "up to $65k or so" I was mainly concerned with value. I ultimately chose the 370Z even though I thought the Cayman S was the better car because the Cayman S was not worth the $30k premium over the Z to me. The Porsche brand honestly means nothing to me UNLESS IT'S A 911 because god damnit if I am buying a Porsche it's going to be a god damn 911! I love them.

I know I said this already, but I'll say it again. If you are in the market for a 911, you are not a value shopper.

KillerBee370 · 10-13-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nah, I'm completely ignoring performance. It's totally a price thing.

If I had $100k to spend on one car, and I really wanted a 911, god damnit I'm buying a 911!!!

But if I had up to $100k to spend on a car and was brand indifferent, and for whatever reason the Z tickled my fancy, I'd buy the Z and pocket the rest. But typically a buyer in that range is going to ignore our humble little price bracket completely. Bastards.

And there it is!

I guess if I had 100K to spend on one car, I would want to make more of a statement than the boring "exec" car. (that's totally subjective btw..) but it's true because I said it

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Fair enough

It all depends on the buyer's needs. I mean, there are millionaires who drive beaters around town.

But you're right. If I want whatever car bad enough, I'm going to get it.

Yep. I have a $20m client that drives a Civic every day, and it's not even the top model.

It's really funny how trivial all of this car stuff is when we really take a step back and think about it. Ah well, it makes us happy!

azn370z · 10-13-2011, 08:32 PM

I've been thinking about buying the Cayman r. I know its just a little faster and not as reliable as a z but it's something I would pay extra just for the beauty of the car. I wouldn't spend $10k more for a 911 because I think the Cayman looks better. So yes some people don't buy sports cars because its the fastest.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2011, 08:32 PM

When you really think about it, there's no way to explain WHY you bought a certain car other than to say... because!

This is America, god damnit. We drive whatever we damn well please.

KillerBee370 · 10-13-2011, 08:33 PM

Cars are pretty trivial at the end of the day. My wife was really literally on the verge of tears when I told her I was selling my Z because I'm out of work right now... I told her it's just a car. Metal and plastic and when things turn around and the time is right, I'll get another "baby".

KillerBee370 · 10-13-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I've been thinking about buying the Cayman r. I know its just a little faster and not as reliable as a z but it's something I would pay extra just for the beauty of the car. I wouldn't spend $10k more for a 911 because I think the Cayman looks better. So yes some people don't buy sports cars because its the fastest.

Please see my avatar...

Red__Zed · 10-13-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

When you really think about it, there's no way to explain WHY you bought a certain car other than to say... because!

This is America, god damnit. We drive whatever we damn well please.

whether we can afford it or not

Masa · 10-13-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Cars are pretty trivial at the end of the day. My wife was really literally on the verge of tears when I told her I was selling my Z because I'm out of work right now... I told her it's just a car. Metal and plastic and when things turn around and the time is right, I'll get another "baby".

Sorry to hear about the financial troubles. I'm sure it will turn around in no time - then you can hop into a new Z with a built in oil cooler!

KillerBee370 · 10-13-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Sorry to hear about the financial troubles. I'm sure it will turn around in no time - then you can hop into a new Z with a built in oil cooler!

lol yes!!!! A built in oil cooler!! WHAT A CONCEPT N I S S A N !!!!

Masa · 10-13-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

When you really think about it, there's no way to explain WHY you bought a certain car other than to say... because!

This is America, god damnit. We drive whatever we damn well please.

'Murica!! We want fast cars, McMansions, and supersized processed meals because WE CAN!!!

KillerBee370 · 10-13-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

'Murica!! We want fast cars, McMansions, and supersized processed meals because WE CAN!!!

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

whether we can afford it or not

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Originally Posted by Masa

'Murica!! We want fast cars, McMansions, and supersized processed meals because WE CAN!!!

Red__Zed · 10-13-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

10-13-2011, 08:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I will say this: I cross shopped, very seriously, the Cayman S and the 370Z. At my price point of "up to $65k or so" I was mainly concerned with value. I ultimately chose the 370Z even though I thought the Cayman S was the better car because the Cayman S was not worth the $30k premium over the Z to me. The Porsche brand honestly means nothing to me UNLESS IT'S A 911 because god damnit if I am buying a Porsche it's going to be a god damn 911! I love them. I know I said this already, but I'll say it again. If you are in the market for a 911, you are not a value shopper. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I've been thinking about buying the Cayman r. I know its just a little faster and not as reliable as a z but it's something I would pay extra just for the beauty of the car. I wouldn't spend $10k more for a 911 because I think the Cayman looks better. So yes some people don't buy sports cars because its the fastest. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	When you really think about it, there's no way to explain WHY you bought a certain car other than to say... because! This is America, god damnit. We drive whatever we damn well please. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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