What will your next car be?

Just curious on what your near/long range targets are. I have an 02 996 and the easiest, maybe most logical thing would be to get a newer 911, but sometimes I think I'd like something a little more "exotic." Maybe like a F355, 360 or a 993TT. I've struggled with the decision to get a 02/03 996TT. It's faster .. yes, but maybe I'm crazy but I don't see it as that much of an upgrade because it has more or less the same basic shape and style as my car + I didn't really care for it's rather "soft" feel. I think I'd probably have to spend another $10K to get it to a more aggressive feel. Anyways, looking forward to hearing your responses. Cheers, Dreamtripper

Right now I'm looking for an allwheel drive winter beater car for next winter. I'm thinking an a6 or a8 for under 10k is feasible. In terms of sports cars, my mind is split. On the one hand I want to refurb an old 356 but on the other hand I love the new Cayman S and might get one of those is about 3 years.

LOL, i was just chatting w/ a friend about this. 997S

I'm not getting rid of my 996, but I'd like to add to my collection by acquiring another sports car with a soft top...either a BMW Z3 or a Porsche Boxster.

997 GT3. After they have had a few years to depreciate.

2000 996 C2!!

what does everyone think about a 2006 M5, compared to a 2005 911S? Knowing the M5 will be pretty loaded and the 911S will be pretty basic...

I think the M5 is a monster sedan. The 911S is a tiny sports car. Two very different cars.

Apples and oranges. You have to decide what you want in a car.

Pig Went to the M5 driving school and NEVER got excited about the cars. Next car...GT3

I think I might eventually retire my '02 C2 to weekend/track duties, and get a three year old Jag XJR for rapid yet subtle weekday progress.

Plan to keep the 4S - next car will likely be a daily work/commuter 335xi coupe (when it comes out).

In an ideal world I'd be getting the V10 R8 (assuming we never get a tdi) when it debuts. In reality probably a 996/997 turbo. I like my S6 avant for daily duties, I might have the engine boosted some more. I still can't decide on stripping my S6 saloon for track duty or sell it to get something more track oriented.

Keep the 4S too, and get another Porsche...maybe a cab of yet to be determined vintage.

I'll sell the Porsche this year, sell the S500 next year and then probably get an M5, a great blend of functionality and amazing performance. Once the kids are a little older I'll come back and get a 997.

Good question! I was going to get a 2002 911 Turbo, test drove it and loved it! But I always wanted to upgrade to a Ferrari and drove a 355 and I couldn't think of anything else. I just pulled the trigger on one yesterday! Waiting to get a PPI done on it this week and if it passes then I guess I own it.

Hehe, i'm the one that posted awhile back about my bro's lambo murci, he wants a Ferrari 360 spyder to add to his collection now! I'd prolly get another cab, but it'll be the turbo version.

Cayman S or '08 M3 or Z4 M Coupe

I plan to keep the 4S and have spousal approval to purchase an F-Car in the next year or so! I'm currently doing a lot of homework, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to try to get a F355. An acquaintance has one and has agreed to let me drive it at the beginning of may. I can't wait!

If I were to add a car today, I'd probably pick up a 997TT and keep the 996 & 986. Then again my answer will probably change tomorrow.

997 GT3.......... cobalt blue with red or yellow lettering

I know I know, but I can't own both, so I can't decide. Obiously leaning toward a 997S but an M5 gives so much car. I guess I needa go drive one.

I think I'll keep working my way up to a Twin turbo. The feel and look are so marvelous. We also have the Benz E 4-matic Wagon for hauling the kids, gear and skiing etc.. A great sedan is a beautiful pleasure but a completely different vehicle for another purpose. Like the city house and country house....it nice to have both.

Me too. Looks like I'll need a LOT of years of depreciation unfortunately

I'll be happy with a 997 or a 997S. The S would be great, but I would be very very happy with the base model.

The newest I can afford Turbo Cab will be my last Porsche.

I plan on keeping the C4S and adding a new car in about 3-4 years. Tossed up between a 997 GT3, 987 Boxster S with a 3.8 X51 conversion with a supercharger and a 997 TT Cab.

997 GT3 or 996 GT2.

Great question. Base model 2005 997 in silver on black with my own gradual customizations. If I win the lottery then maybe that yellow Ferrari at the top of the page...

hmmmm.... commuter: Prius track/autox Coupe: Porsche with a dry sump or a CaymanS with RUF supercharger. SUV: I would never buy one of those Roadster: keeping the BoxsterS no matter what GT: Aston Martin DB9 or Jag xkr car for the heck of it: Subaru STI

that's like asking M3 or C2... different cars As for the original OP's question, 996 GT3 or 997 GT3..whichever comes first.

I'll congtrats as long as you had it checked out first. I have been hanging out with the Ferrarri club and there are good reasons why the F355 resale values are really low. The early cars (95-97) have brass valve guides (the 456GT has the same issue). Ferrari fixed the issue for the last 2 years of production. The problem is the valve guides start wearing out at 30,000 miles (faster if you track it). They can be replaced, but the going rate to pull, tear down and rebuild the engine is $13,000. Always be weary of a cheap 95-96 F355 with 30K miles on it. The other major problem with all F355s is the exhaust manifolds melt. The question isn't if, it is when. I talked to one person who had another factory set put on when the first set failed and the second set failed less than 15,000 miles later. Fortunately, there are aftermarket replacements that are shielded to fix the problem. They even add a few extra ponies in the process. Unfortunately, they run at least $4,800 a set plus installation. Since learning this, I have eliminated any thought of an F355 from my mind...but an F360 has neither of these issues... As long as you already have the heads rebuilt and new manifolds, congrats! It's a great car and should be very reliable. Otherwise, best of luck.

In 2 years, a 997 GT3 (CPO car, let someone else take the depreciation hit). Make mine Meteor Grey or GT Silver...

+1

Turbo Cabriolet. Year around goodness for me . Of course if life sends me a twist... Then it's a Subaru Legacy. thanks, Amir

Wow, no one mentioned the Aston Martin Vantage V8? That's my target next car. Of course, it's a constantly moving target... I did test drive the AMV8 a couple of months ago. It reminded me a lot of my Z06 Corvette; even though it is smaller than the 911 it feels bigger (and heavier). The interior is naturally much much better than any plasticar and much nicer than on the 911, the seats are awesome and everything just feels right to me. You can't see the front of the car, forget looking out the back, but it has a strong V8 and a nice (albeit heavy) shifter and a very progressive clutch that I instantly fell in love with. Nice ride and awesome handling, low road noise. It's got one of those valves in the exhaust that opens up under heavy throttle. Ooooooooooooooooh baby! Anyway, I need for some of you guys to go buy the AM and drive it for a few years, take that big depreciation hit and then sell it to me. Just PM me when you're ready. Thanks! Michael

Masserati Quattroporte hands down next car for me in 2 years. The wife next summer is a 1999 360 modena. I really miss having a 4 door. But I am keeping her G wagon and the 996. I am just adding the family....

Been driving over 40 years, owned most all of my dream cars and had the most awsome motorcycles that could be built or bought. My wife has her favorites in the garage currently, a Boxster and a Lexus RX400h. My last dream car was a Silver 996 Cabriolet with silver console and Sports Seat backs, grey top, full leather, Carbon Fiber Shifter and Brake, PSE and HID Litronics. This took me 15 months to find in mint condition with no issues and a 1700 mile drive to get it home. It's been in the garage nearly 4 years and has been a wonderful car. My daily driver is a '99 metallic light brown Jeep Cherokee. I lifted it 3.5" and put 31" BFG A/T agressive tires and offroad wheels on it. It sports a roof rack that holds the spare and additional lighting for wilderness excursions. With just over 60K miles it still looks and drives new. The Grin Factor pretty much equals the 996. For fun I have a Turquoise and Cream Heritage Softail, lowered, stripped of windshield, bags, passenger seat, passing lights, signals, etc. Hotrodded motor, loud pipes, upgraded suspension. A hoot to ride when not feeling in a hurry. My Buell S1, stripped, lightened, and built motor will satisfy my need for speed if riding in the canyons or attacking the twisties. If I need a track day, I can dust off my GSXR 750 Superbike, fit some fresh slicks and see if I still have the strength to push start it. If not I can use the lighter and smaller Honda MT125R Roadracer. Just to look at, I have my '65 Harley 1200 Panhead and '71 FLH ElectraGlide, and for works in progress a heavily customized '94 Fatboy, 91 ElectraGlide FLHS and a '48 FL Panhead. I'm in no hurry to get these projects finished as they are rainy day time and space fillers. As you can see, sometimes I feel overwhelmed when it comes to vehicles and at present I feel the need for less not more. Did I mention I have a Ford F150? and a Yamaha YSR50? Anyway my very next vehicle could be a Subaru Outback. Its the only thing that comes to mind but I'm surpressing the urge.

08 - 997 - TT on order - Black on Black - When I retire I plan on Getting the F430, drove it once and wanted to steal it. Too dam Sexy......

... 997 GT3 - for me the next logical step after my 996 C2; I see so many of these nice cars at DE events.

Right now I've got an '04 M3 w/ BBSs and a '99 Jeep Cherokee so both inline-6s. I absolutely love the Cherokee for its rugged good looks and legendary tranny/engine combo. Next car would likely be some sort of 911. Most likely a nicely optioned 997S with the aerokit lowered on some OZ/BBS/Work wheels.

next Porsche? GT3 Next Car? not sure

Gee difficult, so little money so many cars! I guess if I am dreaming an Austin V8, when I wake up a regular Porsche is about the best I can do without going into debt and no car is worth that.

I've read more posts about the 355 on ferrari chat than any sane man would ever read. There are a ton of opinions on this issue, but I think the consensus is roughly explained in This Thread . Bottom line, you have to do a PPI and check compression, but the odds of running into the valve guide problem do not appear to be as widespread as you state. It seems in some ways not dissimilar to the RMS issue with 996 which was overblown at first before all the facts came out. Although of course, if it does happen on the 996 it is a < 1K fix versus a > 10k fix on a ferrari, but I guess you have to factor that in when you buy it. I plan to keep at least a 10K reserve for year one, once I finally pull the trigger.

I'm looking to get an old volvo 740 turbo wagon or 2005 or later Subaru Outback XT, and a Porsche 550 beck spyder.

I haven't really thought about this much but, I would like my next car to be a 997S in Carrara White with Sea Blue full leather with Techart side skirts, Techart front aero, and Techart rear spoiler III.

1972-1973 911S. and 08 or 09 911 (after the depreciation hit)

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, picking up Friday. What can I say, wife needs to make up for my gas-guzzling ways. I heard someone say the new hybrids emit a lot of 'smug' though.

gota911: I haven't thought about it all either, but I saw the beginnings of your car (minus the Techart body mods) at my local dealer last weekend. Really, I haven't thought about it at all. really.

Oh man, I didn't need to know that! If I were to pursue that car now, three things would happen: 1. my wife would kill me 2. my wife would divorce me 3. my wife would kill me.... again, just to make sure she got it right the first time!

I plan to get a 2005-06 997 C4S Cabriolet next year....if my wife agrees

[QUOTE=perfectlap]hmmmm.... commuter: Prius What is it about NJ and the Prius - my brother has a Phaeton (actually an incredible car) and an '05 SL500, called me a few weeks ago and advised that he bought another car - I exoected another roadster since he sold his Z3 last fall - nope, a beige Prius -go figure - it looks odd parked with the others.

I have my C4S as a weekend car and an 05 Audi S4 as the daily driver/winter car. Next car after the C4S will be a 996 turbo or 997 S. Next car after the S4 will be an RS4