S2000 or porsche 911
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Originally posted by cshama
This is probably the worst place to ask for advice but I'll try anyway.
Due to financial constraints I can either buy a new porsche targa 911 and get rid of my audi A6 or keep the audi and get a S2000.
The trouble is I have a 1 year old son that I ferry about. He would fit in the porsche but would it be a street.
What decision would you guys make and why.
I like the looks and prestige of the porsche but I loved driving the s2000. I feel at 37 I might be a little old for the s2000. Anybody own a 911?
This is probably the worst place to ask for advice but I'll try anyway.
Due to financial constraints I can either buy a new porsche targa 911 and get rid of my audi A6 or keep the audi and get a S2000.
The trouble is I have a 1 year old son that I ferry about. He would fit in the porsche but would it be a street.
What decision would you guys make and why.
I like the looks and prestige of the porsche but I loved driving the s2000. I feel at 37 I might be a little old for the s2000. Anybody own a 911?
If you want the S2000, get it, you will still have the Audi to haul the family around in.
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From: Ann Arbor
Buddy! You have asked the right guy. I own BOTH!!!
Before I give you my decision, read this post and you should get a fresh perspective on the Porsche issue.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=59386
Let me be brief. My 996C2 replaced an NSX. And I am having a wicked case of buyers' remorse. Since I got my second S2000 (last April) I only put about 2,500 miles on the Porsche. The 996 is too cushy and decidedly German.
Do the S2000 option. I would NOT advocate the Porsche. I know this is a pretty controversial statement. But every time I feel like driving, I go out to the garage, take one look at the two magnificent machines and do a bee line for the S2000. Every time!
Before I give you my decision, read this post and you should get a fresh perspective on the Porsche issue.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=59386
Let me be brief. My 996C2 replaced an NSX. And I am having a wicked case of buyers' remorse. Since I got my second S2000 (last April) I only put about 2,500 miles on the Porsche. The 996 is too cushy and decidedly German.
Do the S2000 option. I would NOT advocate the Porsche. I know this is a pretty controversial statement. But every time I feel like driving, I go out to the garage, take one look at the two magnificent machines and do a bee line for the S2000. Every time!
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From: Ann Arbor
Further evidence to prove my case about how I feel about the Porsche...
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail...=&car_year=2000
Mine has to go. NSX's make much more logical stable mates for my S2K. -KM.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail...=&car_year=2000
Mine has to go. NSX's make much more logical stable mates for my S2K. -KM.
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From: nyc
I wasn't trying to be insulting with my comment about being to old to drive an S2000. But I have recently bought a car I was really too old for the Nissan Xterra(in yellow). I loathed that car so much I had to get rid of it after 2 months.
I guess there is a lot of vanity in me. But I am trying not to make another mistake....
I guess there is a lot of vanity in me. But I am trying not to make another mistake....
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From: Frederick
If you can get in / out of a car and still retain your dignity, then you're young enough to drive it. The S2000 is a very stylish car, can't imagine anyone looking out of place in it.