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2005 Porsche Turbo S Cab???????

Discussion in 'Porsche' started by 355flyer, Dec 3, 2004.

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  1. 355flyer

    355flyer Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2004
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    #1 355flyer, Dec 3, 2004
    Guys I hate to ask this question, but I will. Does anybody have an opinion about the new Turbo S? Went and took one out for a spin tonight and was quite surprised. I am just not a Porsche follower and really don't know much. Any honest ideas or opinions would be appreciated. I am thinking about giving the 355 a playmate for my wife to drive and I would rather just buy the full blown Turbo S versus buying a normal 997.
     
  2. spidr

    spidr Formula Junior

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    #2 spidr, Dec 4, 2004
    The current Turbo S is a 996 (I Think)

    Which is not bad since it uses the 964 case..Which is good!
     
  3. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

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    #3 Kds, Dec 4, 2004
    Nice car but......dramatically overpriced. Get the "regular" Turbo cab instead.

    PCCB brakes are the biggest negative IMHO. The marketplace has not accepted this option as having value.....in fact it is quite the opposite.....much to the detriment of PAG and some of the early owners. Dealer's sitting with the first batch of the new 997 cars that all came with the redesigned PCCB still have many of them in their showrooms as a result. Check at the parts counter for replacement costs of PCCB pads and rotors first....and you'll see what I mean.

    I believe that there is major depreciation ahead due to the more desireable and traditional optical dynamics of the new 997.

    Used Turbo cabs are trading up here at 25-30% off MSRP already.......my local dealer has had two new ones in stock for the last 4 months. The "S" will be the same.
     
  4. spidr

    spidr Formula Junior

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    #4 spidr, Dec 4, 2004
    Agree the PCCB brakes are pricey. But not needed by most...Even the dealers and Porsche themself say that unless you are REALLY on them it doesn't matter...The regualr Brembo are more than anyone would really need except on VERY heavy tracking and some autobahn runs. But they are the best, and that is why they are on the cars..No different than a top speed of 190...can't use that off the track very much even if you don't care about tickets. The brakes are a good option but not unless under extreme circumstances and Porsche admits this.
     
  5. 911Fan

    911Fan Formula 3

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    #5 911Fan, Dec 4, 2004
    It's not a great time to be buying a new Porsche, I'm afraid, unless you're the GT3 type. I would have recommended the RWD 997S over the AWD TT but the gimmick-laden 997/997S has proved to be problematic for some early customers. Some owners are already talking lemon law...
     
  6. 355flyer

    355flyer Formula Junior

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    #6 355flyer, Dec 4, 2004
    So is the best bet a 2004 911 TT Cab????
     
  7. 575Mike

    575Mike Formula 3

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    #7 575Mike, Dec 4, 2004
    All 05 Turbos are "S" models standard with ceramic brakes, X50. Have to purchase an 04 to buy a Turbo Cab without ceramic brakes, X50 option.
     
  8. 911Fan

    911Fan Formula 3

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    #8 911Fan, Dec 4, 2004
    If you must have a Cab, I'd suggest watiing for the 997S Cab. It'll be a lot more entertaining to drive than the AWD TT.

    It sounds like it'll be available soon. Just give them a few months to work out the early production bugs.

    fwiw, I'd wait for an 06...
     

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