I Cant Decide 2011 GTS - OR 2012 carrera.. - OR 2003 Carrera 4

Hi Everyone.. Now i have a 2003 year 911 cabriolet carrera 4 p car. This cars price is 65.000 EURO. And there is new car in the porsche shop. there is an 2011 Carrera GTS 410 HP Sport Exhaust , Bose , Sport Plus , Big black wheels and someting.. This cars price is now 190.000 EURO. I am thinking if porsche take my 2003 car and we make a good deal . maybe i can sell my car to 65000 euro and i give 115.000 euro more. and i can buy 2011 gts But there is a problem. you know 2012 new year of the model porsche. what do you think. ı know i can wait but the new models of porsche is very exppensive like 250.000 euro i think in the future. gts is cheap now and they can take my porsche too. so i give my porsche and give 115.000 euro. and new gts. but what do you think .are new style so different or not . can ı but . or can ı wait. what will you say to me suggestion about gts.

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GTS for sure.

GTS. The new 2012 will be larger, heavier, and more of a GT.

But if i buy 2011 gts . İt will be old model in 6 months . And this is bad thing because İf i buy Gts price is very decrrease This will go to be old model And if the new models are verry different İ am very sad (( Do anybody knows when we can see the 998 porsche real version

All the new 911 versions will have to meet new European fuel efficiency and noise regulations. Newer is not always better. You can save a lot of money by learning the different engines that are put into these cars and buy accordingly. Current GTS models have the 9A1 engines which came out in 2009 models but is beefed up with X51 package to make it more powerful. If you want to go up to the new model, I would shop around for a 2009 or 2010. No one outside of hardcore porsche fans would even know the difference between the 911 models during the past 20 years. They only know it as a 911. If you seriously want to drop money into a new car, I would look for something like a GT3RS that will hold its value better than a regular carrera and it will be more rare.

Keep your 996 and buy a turbo....

I love the GTS. I'd wait until the new model is available(it's a 991 not a 998 BTW) and then get the GTS. There will definitely be a price drop.

Whatever you buy will be older next year, what's the difference. Read the article about the GTS in Total 911, issue 73.

Maybe not a very popular philosophy around here but: I always thought and felt enjoyment from owning expensive and extravagent posessions was in direct proportion to the time and sweat it took to finally acheive ownership. Sounds like the most difficult thing here is how to drop a big wad and be satisfyed after the purchase. No matter what you buy, in a few months, you'll just have an old car. There will always be better, faster, prettier, more awsome crap out there trolling for your $$$. Don't know if you'll ever be happy with a car until the one you get is a result of the fruits of your labor. Not trying to sound cruel, but that's the reality. GL!

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+1 As soon as you buy a new one, something better will come along. It's old as soon as you drive it off the lot. The question you have to ask yourself is: Why do I own a Porsche? Is it for driving enjoyment? Is it for show? Are you trying to impress people? Are you a speed freak? Think about it a little bit. The 911 you have is a wonderful high-performance car. Most people who don't know Porsches (most of the world's population) don't know the difference between a 996 and a 997. You won't impress them with a 997 or 991 any more than a 996. If you want more speed, then maybe you should buy a turbo. It's your decision... but I think you should save your cash and enjoy the Porsche you already own. If you decide to purchase a new one, then I'd go with the GTS. They are sweet.

I would not buy a new Porsche with the DFI engine (2010+) until the intake valve fouling problem is solved. I suspect that will be done via adding 1 or 2 throttle body injectors for use in idle or low engine loading mode. Actually if I am of the correct understanding full DFI is only needed for WOT conditions, FULL cylinder charging. My guess is that's why the Lexus GS series uses both SFI and DFI.

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If you buy a 991, it will be an old model in 10 to 12 months. The 991 will be previewed in September.

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Not necessarily true. It will have a 4" longer wheel base, but the overall dimensions will be similar to the 997.2. There have been "reports" that it will be lighter that the 997.2. HOwever, it may be more more of a GT car versus teh 997.2.

GTS

GT3 !!!!

Keep what you have. Forget about the newer cars. Take the money you didn't spend on the new car and get a villa near Antalya on the Mediterranean. Your C4 Cabriolet will look good in front of your villa, and nobody but you will know it isn't brand new. Great top down driving near Antalya.

Having an older car in the US or here in Australia is quite acceptable. When I lived in England, people are very much aware of a new vehicle's bragging rights - NEW is god.... Never mind what year it is, everyone knows its an "old" model just by the registration number !!!! You even get more kudus if your car is brand new and filthy - just shows you've got money to burn and don't give a damn about keeping it nice and clean - respect man ! I kid you not - in London even women and kids will know that you own a old 2003 Porsche, so already you've lost out. I don't know if its the same in Turkey, but it sounds that the OP is class concious and buying the new 2012 is more important than the actual model.

we're close enough (I think) to at least have a look at the 991 if it's not the one, then GTS all the way - and not even close

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Thank You for all of your reply...I am thinking now... Thank you very much to all of you share to me your mind... Respect. PS:I am trying to understand some longs messages.When i understand . İ will send reply. But ı want send a reply to one message. I am understand very good.And ı like it very much. Actually You are reaallly right..I shared this messages with my family. And they really like your messages too...Yes you are really right. Sometimes my brains goes to new models..Sport exhaust Bose music system... But the true thing is yes i have a wonderful car i think...and if i save my money and if i can buy a villa.. Everything is very super.. Actually i love my car.But my car have some problems and i cant found and service cant found. ( there is thread in this area ( check engine problem) ) so i am going be crazy. So i think the new models..But you are right.If i ask somebody who is old and intelligent in antalya . He say me same reply.And i am very amazing because i see this type of really good and considered suggestion to me. If ı can find the problem i wouldnt change my car and i will buy a villa. Maybe i can make a music system on my car like bose 500 watt or burmester 1000 watt Respect SS911