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During the summer, I was driving down Macleod Tr minding my own business until this Volvo V40 (which is a station wagon with 170hp) starts reving his engine and staring me down trying to race me in my porsche. I was like whatever, but he did this all the way down from Chinook Centre till Southcentre. I was so annoyed. I am not racing a V40, what do I have to prove. They were teenagers driving their parents car too. I am not getting a racing or speeding tix trying to prove something I don't need to prove. I don't like to race anyone, I like to drive fast but at my own conditions. If you want to race go to race city or race someone who has a comparable car to you!
they just wanted to see how bad you would own them I'm sure!
I test drove the S40 when it first came out, wasn't too impressed. :thumbsdow
max_boost
11-13-2002, 12:07 PM
you have a 2002 911C2? if you live in calgary, please come to a meet, I have never been in a porsche in my life!!:drool: :love: :thumbsup: :eek: :clap:
infamous
11-13-2002, 12:09 PM
yeah...why havent' you been to any meets?? :D
haha, yeah, it even has real leather seats...
gpomp
11-13-2002, 12:21 PM
A Yukon tried to race me when I was on the CBR during the summer... :dunno:
I was suppose to come to the last meet a month ago (at Silver city) with girlracer but had to study for a midterm. Anyways my car is in storage right now. I will come to the next meet in my nice SUV but you guys will have to wait until spring to see my car.
Stratus_Power
11-13-2002, 06:10 PM
midterm?? driving a 911 c2 when you are in university? ohh another high roller is born! haha jk
[GaGe]
11-13-2002, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by Chu
During the summer, I was driving down Macleod Tr minding my own business until this Volvo V40 (which is a station wagon with 170hp) starts reving his engine and staring me down trying to race me in my porsche. I was like whatever, but he did this all the way down from Chinook Centre till Southcentre. I was so annoyed. I am not racing a V40, what do I have to prove. They were teenagers driving their parents car too. I am not getting a racing or speeding tix trying to prove something I don't need to prove. I don't like to race anyone, I like to drive fast but at my own conditions. If you want to race go to race city or race someone who has a comparable car to you!
lol, you should've posted that earlier. Waaaaay past summer. :rofl:
[GaGe]
11-13-2002, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
you have a 2002 911C2? if you live in calgary, please come to a meet, I have never been in a porsche in my life!!:drool: :love: :thumbsup: :eek: :clap:
Never been in rage's? Wait, it's a VW. :rofl:
Hakkola
11-13-2002, 06:26 PM
He was at the silent rage show and shine, so he has been to meets.
Volvo s60t5 is sweet, s40 isn't comparable.
DSM Power
11-13-2002, 06:41 PM
Volvo = waste of gas. :rolleyes: :rofl:
SpoonEK9@STRD
11-13-2002, 06:55 PM
same porsche that ran at the track? red one?
buh_buh
11-13-2002, 07:01 PM
Originally posted by SpoonEK9
same porsche that ran at the track? red one? i dont think its the same one.
max_boost
11-13-2002, 07:23 PM
What is the retail value on a 2002 911 C2? :love:
Originally posted by max_boost
What is the retail value on a 2002 911 C2? :love:
Look at the porsche website but I think it is 98,000 base and there are alot of options. Usually the cheapest 911 C2 comes in at 107,000.
max_boost
11-13-2002, 07:31 PM
And how old are you dude?!?!?
max_boost
11-13-2002, 07:32 PM
Welcome to the high rollers club! I'm not a member though! haha:bigpimp:
infamous
11-13-2002, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
What is the retail value on a 2002 911 C2? :love:
more than you can afford pal....:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
max_boost
11-13-2002, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by infamous
more than you can afford pal....:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I knew someone was going to say something like that:rolleyes: :rofl:
infamous
11-13-2002, 07:34 PM
c'mon...everytime someone asks that question it gets the same response...so why should this time be different??? :D
I am young and enjoy expensive cars. Personally there is nothing like driving a porsche (except maybe a ferrari). In calgary people are just amazed by a porsche. I don't think you get the same attention if you drive an M3 or M5 and although some people will say they are better cars than the 911, but would you choose driving an M3 or M5 over a 911? Maybe 40 year olds will pick the M5 but a 911 is a legend.
redline_13000
11-13-2002, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by gpomp
A Yukon tried to race me when I was on the CBR during the summer... :dunno:
haha..ive tried teasing a couple bikes just to see them take off like mad...of course im gonna get raped..but its cool to see them take off so fast when ur at WOT :D
[GaGe]
11-13-2002, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by infamous
more than you can afford pal....:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
hahaha... Porsche.. **revs**
gpomp
11-13-2002, 07:53 PM
Originally posted by redline_13000
haha..ive tried teasing a couple bikes just to see them take off like mad...of course im gonna get raped..but its cool to see them take off so fast when ur at WOT :D
Haha, I usually let them get ahead while taking it easy until about 5000rpm. After that, just crank the throttle and it's like watching the Enterprise jumping into warp speed. :D
gpomp
11-13-2002, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by Chu
I am young and enjoy expensive cars. Personally there is nothing like driving a porsche (except maybe a ferrari). In calgary people are just amazed by a porsche. I don't think you get the same attention if you drive an M3 or M5 and although some people will say they are better cars than the 911, but would you choose driving an M3 or M5 over a 911? Maybe 40 year olds will pick the M5 but a 911 is a legend.
I would pick an M5 over the 911 anyday, but that's me... :thumbsup:
redline_13000
11-13-2002, 08:07 PM
911's are more rare..i think ide take the 911...although i love the m5
max_boost
11-13-2002, 08:24 PM
Originally posted by Chu
I am young and enjoy expensive cars. Personally there is nothing like driving a porsche (except maybe a ferrari). In calgary people are just amazed by a porsche. I don't think you get the same attention if you drive an M3 or M5 and although some people will say they are better cars than the 911, but would you choose driving an M3 or M5 over a 911? Maybe 40 year olds will pick the M5 but a 911 is a legend.
Your right, if I have the money but I don't, I would buy a Porsche too:D
///M Power
11-13-2002, 10:29 PM
Originally posted by Chu
I am young and enjoy expensive cars. Personally there is nothing like driving a porsche (except maybe a ferrari). In calgary people are just amazed by a porsche. I don't think you get the same attention if you drive an M3 or M5 and although some people will say they are better cars than the 911, but would you choose driving an M3 or M5 over a 911? Maybe 40 year olds will pick the M5 but a 911 is a legend.
I just know I'm going to get flamed for this, but I'd take a new Viper SRT-10 over a 911.
Originally posted by ///M Power
I just know I'm going to get flamed for this, but I'd take a new Viper SRT-10 over a 911.
Viper is a great car for the money. It is pure american muscle. Since I am Chinese, american muscle does not appeal to me. I like german refinement in my cars.
Hakkola
11-13-2002, 11:19 PM
Since I am Chinese, american muscle does not appeal to me. I like german refinement in my cars.
:werd:
Except I'm not chinese...
I'd probably pick m5 over 911 c2, but then again it was 10g more when I last checked, In calgary the 911 will get noticed more though, 911 would get way more looks.
Originally posted by Hakkola
:werd:
Except I'm not chinese...
I'd probably pick m5 over 911 c2, but then again it was 10g more when I last checked, In calgary the 911 will get noticed more though, 911 would get way more looks.
I like the M5 and have consider buying the new version of the M5 when it comes out but I can't tear myself away from porsche right now. In addition I would get a terrible trade in for my porsche from the bmw dealership.
///M Power
11-13-2002, 11:51 PM
Originally posted by Chu
Viper is a great car for the money. It is pure american muscle. Since I am Chinese, american muscle does not appeal to me. I like german refinement in my cars.
I don't know about pure American Muscle. I guess you could consider it that. I just like it because it offers raw performance for a good price.
///M Power
11-13-2002, 11:51 PM
Originally posted by Hakkola
:werd:
Except I'm not chinese...
I'd probably pick m5 over 911 c2, but then again it was 10g more when I last checked, In calgary the 911 will get noticed more though, 911 would get way more looks.
I think that the C2 is 10G's more than the M5, or is that what you were saying?
SmelltheRubber
11-14-2002, 12:47 AM
I love 911's. Its like riding in a civilized missile. (Not that I have ever ridden or driven one. :( )
infamous
11-14-2002, 12:50 AM
ha...for the price of a new porsche i would move to japan and buy a skyline!
Porsche has amazing resale value. Find the right deal and you will barely lose any money. I bought a used 99 911 C2 (1600km) in December 99 and then sold it in april 2002 (with 30 000 km) on it and lost 5 thousand on it. Now that is pretty amazing.
Hakkola
11-14-2002, 01:38 AM
When we looked at an m5 two summers ago, the model we were looking at was $117 000, chu said most c2's go for around $107000...
ecstasy_civic
11-14-2002, 01:41 AM
theres a new guy at work hes really cool, his dad has a 02' 996 w/aero kit, fuckin unreal car, like something ive never seen before, springtime were going out for the day:confused: apparently from what im told its a quick little car:dunno: :rofl:
Stratus_Power
11-14-2002, 01:44 AM
there's a 2000 M5 going for 83k. I would personally pick a 911 over a M5, its so much more of a head tuner, ( if ppl dont know about cars look 3, 5 series look alike to them).
But i would also pick the new 03' viper over the 911 :D
Originally posted by Hakkola
When we looked at an m5 two summers ago, the model we were looking at was $117 000, chu said most c2's go for around $107000...
The MRSP on a M5 is 105 500 and it has no options except winter tires and 16 way power sits that cost 1225. So maybe you get 117 with those two options and with gst. I said cheap 911 go for 107 000 (without gst) but actually most have a lot of options and will price between 110 000 and 120 000. Some can top 130 000. So basically they are the same price. Although I know BMW are assholes and you will pay full retail if you want an M5 while porsche you will get a generous discount. BMW is notorious for giving bad trade in values I hear, so is porsche most likely. But I got a great trade in value because I traded in a car they wanted a 99 911 C2 (They actually sold it 3 days later).
rage2
11-14-2002, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
you have a 2002 911C2? if you live in calgary, please come to a meet, I have never been in a porsche in my life!!:drool: :love: :thumbsup: :eek: :clap:
And you didn't ask me??? Wait, I drive a VW :D.
rage2
11-14-2002, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by Chu
BMW is notorious for giving bad trade in values I hear, so is porsche most likely.
hehe Southcenter Porsche isn't the nicest on trade ins either. My friend bought a used 2000 996 C4 from them, but had to sell it a month later. They wanted to gouge him for ~$20K for a month's worth of driving!
Originally posted by rage2
hehe Southcenter Porsche isn't the nicest on trade ins either. My friend bought a used 2000 996 C4 from them, but had to sell it a month later. They wanted to gouge him for ~$20K for a month's worth of driving!
Car companies have to make money. Did he want to buy another car from them or just ask for cash? I am pretty sure if he wanted to trade it in he probably lose 10 grand. Did he sell it by himself? If he did how was that experience? I am thinking about selling my porsche in a couple years privately. But I am afraid of pranks and idiots just wanting to drive my car with no chance of buying it.
In addition cars are toys, when you buy an expensive car expect to lose alot of money.
Since when is ANY dealership good at giving trade in values? They are not charities...
Originally posted by Benny
Since when is ANY dealership good at giving trade in values? They are not charities...
If you are a dealership like porsche and benz and have many repeat buyers, of course they aren't going to give great trade in values but usually they are going to give a fair/good trade in value to you especially if your trade in car is one of their cars. eg buy a benz, trade in a benz. buy a porsche trade in a porsche. But if you trade in a different kind of car to them, you probably will get a bad trade in value.
rage2
11-14-2002, 12:51 PM
Originally posted by Chu
Car companies have to make money. Did he want to buy another car from them or just ask for cash? I am pretty sure if he wanted to trade it in he probably lose 10 grand.
Originally posted by Benny
Since when is ANY dealership good at giving trade in values? They are not charities...
$20K depreciation in 1 month is gouging, simple as that. He's a repeat customer who lost his job, he would've been OK with a $10K hit. He sold the car privately for $17K more than what southcenter offered. They knew he needed money quick, that's my guess as to why they lowballed him so badly. Remember, this is not a NEW car. If he bought the car NEW, then the $20K is justifyable.
I don't like Hyatt too much, but they've been really good to me with trade-in. Hyatt took our SLK 230 for $2K less than what we would've got for it privately. We didn't buy another car from them either, just got $ back. The $2K was well worth the wait/hassles of selling privately.
Originally posted by Chu
Did he sell it by himself? If he did how was that experience? I am thinking about selling my porsche in a couple years privately. But I am afraid of pranks and idiots just wanting to drive my car with no chance of buying it.
The wait for a serious buyer was the problem, as he needed money quick. He never let anyone drive the car. People buying $90K cars know what they're looking for already, no need for test drives. It's not rude to not let prospective buyers drive your car IMO.
Originally posted by Chu
In addition cars are toys, when you buy an expensive car expect to lose alot of money.
Totally agree. If his car was a new car, the $20K depreciation would be acceptable. Unfortunately, this incident dealt with a used car.
Originally posted by rage2
$20K depreciation in 1 month is gouging, simple as that. He's a repeat customer who lost his job, he would've been OK with a $10K hit. He sold the car privately for $17K more than what southcenter offered. They knew he needed money quick, that's my guess as to why they lowballed him so badly. Remember, this is not a NEW car. If he bought the car NEW, then the $20K is justifyable.
Totally agree. If his car was a new car, the $20K depreciation would be acceptable. Unfortunately, this incident dealt with a used car.
Yeah, that does seem like a bit much, Is that what they offered him and he gave up right away, or did he actually try to bargain? Cause a dealership hoping to make 20 K off that car is pretty absurd...
Rage: What his car Burgundy? Because when I bought my car this spring, this was a used C4 in the dealership that was sold. If you are looking to buy a a used porsche look in the winter months at the bmw, benz dealership you might find a great deal, just like me.
rage2
11-14-2002, 01:22 PM
Nope, it's a Black 996 C4 Cab.
rage2
11-14-2002, 01:23 PM
Originally posted by Benny
Yeah, that does seem like a bit much, Is that what they offered him and he gave up right away, or did he actually try to bargain? Cause a dealership hoping to make 20 K off that car is pretty absurd...
I believe there was about a week's worth of discussions before he went and sold it privately.
Did he try to sell it to them this summer? Because the dealership was loaded with used C4's and probably did not want to take it back. When I traded in my C2, they had no used C2's in and my car was desirable to them. The irony in porsche is that a used C2 is easier to sell then a used C4, and usually the used C2 and C4 will sell at a same price, plus or minus a few grand.
rage2
11-14-2002, 01:36 PM
hehe this was about 2 months ago, and the car's a Cab, not that common of a car.
Originally posted by rage2
hehe this was about 2 months ago, and the car's a Cab, not that common of a car.
Wow that is a rare rare car. The wierd thing is that southcentre over the last couple of years seems to always have in stock a C4 cab. I don't know who buys those cars too. Brand new the stick price is around 135 000 for that car. Personally I don't like the 911 cabs that is why I didn't buy one although alot of people tried to pressure me into buying one. The main reason is that the boxster looks better than a 911 cab.
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