Traded in 335is for 991 Carrera S

Nitrousbird · 03-22-2016, 07:14 PM

Nice. I wanted to buy a daily beater cash, so I wasn't looking that new expensive. I drove a 996, which I was basically sure I would be buying, and walked away very unsatisfied. I'm sure a newer one would have been a very different experience, as they cured a number of the complaints I have with the 996. Also considered a Cayman or C6 Vette but the wife convinced me I needed a back seat.

buddalun · 03-22-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert_Fox

In my opinion, life is too short to drive something boring while your dream car collects dust in a garage.

Good man.

A418t81 · 03-23-2016, 12:10 AM

Congrats! I'm partial to both platforms

Analog Imports · 03-23-2016, 02:48 PM

Congrats! She's an absolute beauty. I'm trying to decide on a newer 911 CS like yours, or a 996/997 turbo myself

Alfisti · 03-23-2016, 03:05 PM

Very nicely done sir, the only thing I would consider changing is the wheels, i honestly feel 20's look too big on this vehicle but I nit pik.

RedGT3 · 03-23-2016, 05:05 PM

A guy on Rennlist is selling his clear rear lights for 330.00

Desert_Fox · 03-24-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Analog Imports

Congrats! She's an absolute beauty. I'm trying to decide on a newer 911 CS like yours, or a 996/997 turbo myself

Thank you! I drove a 997 turbo before, but it was a 997.1 with the tiptronic. I personally think a 997.2 with PDK is a must. I like how the 991 is smoother and has a more modern interior, but I would definately argue the 997 stays more true to the classic Porsche look. I would avoid a 996 unless you're just trying to save some money. I don't think they've aged very well, IMO.

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Very nicely done sir, the only thing I would consider changing is the wheels, i honestly feel 20's look too big on this vehicle but I nit pik.

Hey you're entitled to your opinion, but no way Jose

Im just stoked the car came with the Sport Technic wheels, I don't like the other designs nearly as much. Wheels with a ton of spokes are also a PITA to clean.

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A guy on Rennlist is selling his clear rear lights for 330.00

Thank you for the tip! I still haven't joined Rennlist or 6speed yet.

mrkoven · 03-24-2016, 01:46 AM

congrats! beautiful car, if i ever leave bmw it'll be for a porsche for sure

pimp4cheddar · 03-29-2016, 11:51 PM

Amazing pick up...major upgrade and your dick just grew like 4 inches!!!

Nothing can quite match the 911. The essence and car feel is just simply impossible to explain. I still have dreams of selling everything I own and buying an Air Cooled lol

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Nitrousbird Banned 438 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	Nice. I wanted to buy a daily beater cash, so I wasn't looking that new expensive. I drove a 996, which I was basically sure I would be buying, and walked away very unsatisfied. I'm sure a newer one would have been a very different experience, as they cured a number of the complaints I have with the 996. Also considered a Cayman or C6 Vette but the wife convinced me I needed a back seat.
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03-23-2016, 12:10 AM	#25
A418t81 Lieutenant Colonel 377 Rep 1,535 Posts Drives: Ever changing fleet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 335is [0.00]	Congrats! I'm partial to both platforms __________________ 23 IOMG G80 CX, 23 iX M60, 24 GT3RS PTS Weissach, 24 RS E-tron GT
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Analog Imports Addict 130 Rep 345 Posts Drives: EBII 335 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Congrats! She's an absolute beauty. I'm trying to decide on a newer 911 CS like yours, or a 996/997 turbo myself __________________ -ANALOG IMPORTS- Instagram @AnalogImports
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Alfisti Brigadier General 6965 Rep 3,289 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Very nicely done sir, the only thing I would consider changing is the wheels, i honestly feel 20's look too big on this vehicle but I nit pik.
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RedGT3 Major 82 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: .2 GT3/M3cs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (3)	A guy on Rennlist is selling his clear rear lights for 330.00
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03-29-2016, 11:51 PM	#31
pimp4cheddar El Capitán 532 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: BSM X3M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (25)	Amazing pick up...major upgrade and your dick just grew like 4 inches!!! Nothing can quite match the 911. The essence and car feel is just simply impossible to explain. I still have dreams of selling everything I own and buying an Air Cooled lol
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