"mjswee" (mjswee)
07/04/2016 at 15:24 • Filed to: None
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"mjswee" (mjswee)
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I’ve owned a 2004 Carrera coupe for about a year and a half. Buying it was me reaching a dream of owning a 911. I put about 5,000 miles in on it in that time and enjoyed every moment of it. But the thoughts of an IMS bearing failure (it only had 44k miles on it) and the dated interior were starting to wear on me.
2004 C2
So I decided to trade it in on a 2007 C4S Cabriolet that was well optioned. It has nearly twice the miles of the old one, but is in about the same condition as far as wear and tear. Some might not like the droptop, but I’m an open-air guy (Honda del Sol was my first car and currently own an Austin-Healey Sprite), only drove my coupe in good weather (335d gets the daily treatment, FZJ80 gets the winter weather), and haven’t participated in any motorsports/track-days that would require a coupe.
2007 C4S Cabriolet
I bought it on Saturday and drove it all day with the top off (and have the sunburn to prove it). It is better in every way when compared to the 996. The gearbox is better, more power, more torque, an interior from this century, just everything is better. Unfortunately, its done nothing but rain since and the forecast doesn’t look much better in the coming week.
XJDano
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 15:31 |
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That looks good.
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 15:33 |
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Gorgeous machine. 911s never used to do anything for me, but at some point a few years ago I must’ve just woken up one day and thought, “Wow, what a great design!” I’ve loved them ever since.
TractorPillow
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 15:41 |
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Nice!!!! Obligatory, manual?
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mjswee
> TractorPillow
07/04/2016 at 15:43 |
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Yes. It was a requirement for purchase unless I went to a 997.2, then I would be open to the PDK.
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TractorPillow
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 15:48 |
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Awesome. Always looking at 997's now that the viper is gone, but don't know about having two Porsches in the garage.
jkm7680
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 16:20 |
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Noice!
heliochrome85
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 16:20 |
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987.1 + F30 garage here.
Gripevo1
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 17:04 |
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Might I ask what you paid? Mid thirties?
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mjswee
> Gripevo1
07/04/2016 at 17:23 |
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$38k. One owner, all service records.
Sneaky Pete
> TractorPillow
07/04/2016 at 19:25 |
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What Porsche do you have now? How’s it compare to the Viper?
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Gripevo1
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 19:55 |
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Nice. I considered getting a 997 before I got my 16' mustang GT, but the unknown maintenance scared me away a bit(since a good one was close to the top of my price range). Congrats though! Looks fun :)
Ferdinand Adlersflügel
> mjswee
07/04/2016 at 23:03 |
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I always preferred the 997.1. The exterior just looks more classic and timeless. Congratulations on the purchase! I am on my third C4S cabriolet now and they are just fantastic.
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TractorPillow
> Sneaky Pete
07/04/2016 at 23:07 |
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08 Cayman S with 40k miles in perfect condition. It’s a lot more fun on a daily basis but not as thrilling when you put your foot down. The Gen 2 GTS will always be one of the most beautiful cars in the world to me, but I think the Cayman looks pretty good too and of course the interior is worlds better. The gearbox is worlds better. I don’t know how porsche did it, but it’s near perfect. Never been a huge porsche fan, but now I see why people love them. Figured out that I'm a mid engine guy. Between the Elise and now the Cayman I think if I'm wanting a sports car, mid engine is the way to go (just wish evoras would come down in price a little!)