OT: My childhood dream forefilled...

[1q2w3e4r]

Originally Posted by BBK

I think my biggest worry (if I chose with my head instead of heart) would be stopping at a set of lights in my Porsche and then a 458 rocks up besides me and wishing I was him...

Hehe, that's the thing isn't it, strokes for folks!

I've never been a Ferrari guy, I'd rather a Lambo. But ultimately I'd rather have a GT2 RS than either

[travisaus]

I haven't driven too many "exotic" cars, but the favourite would have to be the GT3.
A mate threw me the keys about a month ago, and after I got over the initial 'you crash it you own it' nerves, it was a beast to drive. This was a touring model, so no cage and comfortable seats so was damn comfortable on the road. Not sure I could live with a car that low for everyday driving though, rubbed everywhere.
The gearbox shift is so slick and I couldn't believe how easy it was to drive. Whilst the GTR would be faster, there is no way I would get one over a nice GT3. I'll take mine without the stickers though, thanks.
This is the one I drove (I'm sure MickyD can pick whose!).

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Honny

Why would you want a 996/997 Turbo when there's the GTR? If you're going to get a Porsche go for the GT3 - at least that feels like a proper Porsche.

If you want to slightly raise the budget, there's quite a few V8 Vantages around $150k.

When you drove your 911 Turbo and your GTR, what was it about the GTR that set it above the Porsche for you?

[Honny]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Have you driven a GT3? They are great at the track, rubbish on the road. Noisy, no sound deadening and a harsh ride. I do 99% of my driving on the road not on the track. As a track only car they are great, but they aren't much fun to run to the shops in.

Why a 911 Turbo over a GTR? One's always been the "daddy" as far as everyday supercars go. The 911 turbo competes with Ferrari's, the GTR competes with Porsches and very well I might add

I never grew up wanting to own a GTR (and I grew up when they were winning everything at Bathurst). As fast as the GTR is, its clinical and my left leg and arm work well enough to shift gears.

The R35 is a great car, practical and fast to boot. It's not a 911 though, of the two I prefer the 911 as its a car I'd always wanted. The GTR to me is just a car. But that's the beauty, it makes a market.

Nah, I've never driven on a GT3 before but theres a fellow member here who has one and i'm convinced they're an absolute weapon. Im sure if you're going to get a GT3 you probably have another car for DD so comfort wouldn't be something thats essential. But I guess the 911 Turbo will always be more desirable than the GTR - I still think its a wankers car but i'm going ahead with it.... I only really appreciated the car after I've driven on cars around the same price bracket.... you'll understand how much of a leap it is above anything else.

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

I love the look and sound of a Maserati GranTurismo. I'm sure it's not up there with equivalent priced cars in the performance department but damn it's one sexy car.

My neighbours got one...(Theres a Granturismo, F430S and DBS Volante here, - will take some pics when I have time.) I think its the perfect car to drive on the weekends around town. They are going for $160k and they sound amazing - like a toned down Fezza!

[Honny]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

When you drove your 911 Turbo and your GTR, what was it about the GTR that set it above the Porsche for you?

My 911 Turbo? haha I wish. I've only driven on a 997.1 and not even a S.... but they were pretty good not amazing tho. The reason i'll choose a GTR over the Turbo is down to value for money and affordability. I would say performance but I dont think I have near the capabilities to take either of them to the limit anyway.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Honny

My 911 Turbo? haha I wish. I've only driven on a 997.1 and not even a S.... but they were pretty good not amazing tho. The reason i'll choose a GTR over the Turbo is down to value for money and affordability. I would say performance but I dont think I have near the capabilities to take either of them to the limit anyway.

Fair enough, the R35 is an awesome rig. Don't write off the 911 turbo until you've owned one. There's a reason it's most people's ultimate street car!

[1q2w3e4r]

GTR isn't a wankers car, they are great pieces of kit.

Enjoy it when you get it, you'll love it no doubt

[BBK]

Originally Posted by gazz

Give him the little finger waggle.

Not sure if anyone in a Porsche can give anyone the little finger waggle...

[Tit]

#firstworldproblems

[Honny]

Originally Posted by travisaus

I haven't driven too many "exotic" cars, but the favourite would have to be the GT3.
A mate threw me the keys about a month ago, and after I got over the initial 'you crash it you own it' nerves, it was a beast to drive. This was a touring model, so no cage and comfortable seats so was damn comfortable on the road. Not sure I could live with a car that low for everyday driving though, rubbed everywhere.
The gearbox shift is so slick and I couldn't believe how easy it was to drive. Whilst the GTR would be faster, there is no way I would get one over a nice GT3. I'll take mine without the stickers though, thanks.
This is the one I drove (I'm sure MickyD can pick whose!).

Man, that looks pristine. Im glad you enjoyed the GT3.

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Fair enough, the R35 is an awesome rig. Don't write off the 911 turbo until you've owned one. There's a reason it's most people's ultimate street car!

993 Turbo would be my pick - hell it cost more than a 996 Turbo but what a gorgeous car. Last of air-cooled models so something for you to brag about. I just think modern Turbos are "less-desireable" compared to the older ones.

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

GTR isn't a wankers car, they are great pieces of kit. Enjoy it when you get it, you'll love it no doubt

Cheers mate, I can't bring it home until my 135i's gone! no space in the garage.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Honny

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993 Turbo would be my pick - hell it cost more than a 996 Turbo but what a gorgeous car. Last of air-cooled models so something for you to brag about. I just think modern Turbos are "less-desireable" compared to the older ones.
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Shit old cars now the 993. They looked better on the outside but interior and ergonomics ... shit. There's no stopping the march of technology. Water cooled 911s rule the Earth!

[Honny]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Shit old cars now the 993. They looked better on the outside but interior and ergonomics ... shit. There's no stopping the march of technology. Water cooled 911s rule the Earth!

Yeah, with most porsches the interior is shit... modern or old. Infact I think the 135i interior feels like a 1980's cottage compared to my C-Class. The march of technology.... can't stop thinking one day every car will be as quick as a GTR.

[RaihaX]

My workmate has one of this - can't remember if its a 964 or a 993.

He was saying the last air cooled rear wheel drive 911 turbo? and only like 3 in Australia?

Parked next to my other colleagues CL63...

[MickyD]

I'm sure that would be a very relaxing and forgiving car to drive hard....

















not.

(love it by the way, so bad it's awesome )

[Honny]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

My workmate has one of this - can't remember if its a 964 or a 993.

He was saying the last air cooled rear wheel drive 911 turbo? and only like 3 in Australia?

Parked next to my other colleagues CL63...

964 from what I can see...... That cars like a axe murderer haha.... I like the CL63 too..... But can't justify why you'll want one of those.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Honny

964 from what I can see...... That cars like a axe murderer haha.... I like the CL63 too..... But can't justify why you'll want one of those.

Yeah I think is a 964, I also don't know why you would want to buy a CL63 for that amount of money I can think of other cars to buy...

The seat is very wanky though! dynamic bucket seat lol.

[Honny]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Yeah I think is a 964, I also don't know why you would want to buy a CL63 for that amount of money I can think of other cars to buy...

The seat is very wanky though! dynamic bucket seat lol.

I'll take a continental or db9 for that money! Does the dynamic bucket seat thingy have ten million function massage functions? I think the M5 seat bolsters are still wicked.... Shame they don't have it for any other M cars now.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Honny

I'll take a continental or db9 for that money! Does the dynamic bucket seat thingy have ten million function massage functions? I think the M5 seat bolsters are still wicked.... Shame they don't have it for any other M cars now.

Yeah it does have a million mode for massages

I see it as a million things in your seat that could potentially break.... though he is probably going to swap the car before that happens...

[gazz]

Originally Posted by Tit

#firstworldproblems

Ha! If we were Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg we would be comparing mega yachts.

There's a guy at my golf club who has :-

1 x Rolls Royce 4 door Phantom
1 x Rolls Royce Drophead coupe
1 x Rolls Royce Coupe
1 x Ferrari Scaglieti ( That may be gone now as it was getting old. i.e. over 1 year old )
1 x Bentley Brooklands ( georgous )
1 x Aston Martin V12 ( DBS I think. Yes it would have to be I suppose )
1 x Porsche Cayenne turbo
1 x BMW X5M

All bought new. All black.

If we are first world what is he?

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by gazz

If we are first world what is he?

Bored.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by gazz

Ha! If we were Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg we would be comparing mega yachts.

There's a guy at my golf club who has :-

1 x Rolls Royce 4 door Phantom
1 x Rolls Royce Drophead coupe
1 x Rolls Royce Coupe
1 x Ferrari Scaglieti ( That may be gone now as it was getting old. i.e. over 1 year old )
1 x Bentley Brooklands ( georgous )
1 x Aston Martin V12 ( DBS I think. Yes it would have to be I suppose )
1 x Porsche Cayenne turbo
1 x BMW X5M

All bought new. All black.

If we are first world what is he?

A wanker cause he is not donating one of his car to me

[amk2912]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Parked next to my other colleagues CL63...

Your CL63 mate needs to learn to park properly. He's half on the pavement - just asking for a coining...