The Force was too strong...slipped to the Dark Side

[positiveions]

Originally Posted by bclk55

Congrats buddy. Car looks awesome.

This is why I like this car; the butt is too damn sexy. I would choose this over GTR; which doesn't do a thing for me.

But I must resist this force. Gotta buy a house. Priorities are priorities.

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by bclk55

I just slipped to the light side as well...

Congrats Allan! Sick...

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Early next year is what I hear but they are not mass production so most if not all early allocations are taken... any order cancellations that will land a car on the ground will gather 10k or more markups...

A properly optioned GT3 is 141k or more.

I have a current allocation for May at msrp...

Vic, do NOT be telling me anything about an allocation for a GT3!

Lol! I likely will get a turbo for my next one. I think the current Carrera S/4S is the best bang for the buck. It is an utterly amazing car! I have 500+ miles on it already in the first week!

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by runningthingz

I need to drive one of these Porsches and see what all the hype is about. Might have to jump on the bandwagon as well, lol. The GT3 looks like the best bang for your buck though. Whats the ETA on those?

Yep! The Force is strong on this thread! Just do it! I literally get a pit in my stomach thinking about how close I came to passing it up-at least now knowing what I would have missed.

[hsiaochinsan]

Originally Posted by ColdList

Vic, do NOT be telling me anything about an allocation for a GT3!

Lol! I likely will get a turbo for my next one. I think the current Carrera S/4S is the best bang for the buck. It is an utterly amazing car! I have 500+ miles on it already in the first week!

Oh man I need to put the miles on mine now.

Will get clear bra and tint installed next.

Time to sell the m5 parts now

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

Oh man I need to put the miles on mine now.

Will get clear bra and tint installed next.

Time to sell the m5 parts now

How are you liking the car?

[efm9821]

Hey all, fellow F10 M5 owner and long loyal to The Blue & White for well over a dozen years and I must admit, I too have fallen to The Light! However I was seduced by The Cayman S. Like many of you, I've spent a fair amount of time on multiple tracks over the years with my track dedicated E46 M3. A couple of months ago, I had a chance to track the F10 M5 and I have to admit it was heavy (although the torque was pure bliss!). Then a week or so later I was invited to a Porsche track event where I had a chance to drive their full line up. I thought for sure the 991 was going to tug at my wallet and while it was every bit as impressive as all of you have stated, The Cayman S (981) blew my mind. Instead of getting in the car and driving, I felt like I literally strapped the car on. The car seemed to respond to my thoughts rather than physical inputs (must have been The Force, eh?! LOL!). The Flat Six sang a song I'd not heard before and the PDK was simply amazing! By the time I finished the cool down lap, I was scheming how I 'd pay for one by selling my tow vehicle, trailer and M3! I've sold the tow vehicle, trailer and son's car (he now drives the M3 ... just couldn't let the M3 go!). I am now waiting for the Blue Sapphire Cayman S (PDK, PASM, PTV, PSE, Sport Chrono ...whats with all these abbreviations with P-Cars anyway?!) to arrive in December. A long wait similar to the wait I endured with the F10 but at least I've got the ocean tracking down now! The M5 is the daily driver and what a Jeckyll and Hyde offering it is! There is no way, no how that I'd let that car go! It is an amazing vehicle. When "The Croc" arrives, it will be the weekend toy with occasional track use. As has been stated, these cars have very different use cases ... if you are after an amazing sports car experience, consider a Porsche but be prepared for it can be an intoxicating and expensive experience!

[Bimmer6]

Originally Posted by ColdList

Vic, do NOT be telling me anything about an allocation for a GT3!

Lol! I likely will get a turbo for my next one. I think the current Carrera S/4S is the best bang for the buck. It is an utterly amazing car! I have 500+ miles on it already in the first week!

Dude we almost got arrested last Sunday ......the last thing you need is a GT3 revving to 9000 RPM!

[positiveions]

Originally Posted by efm9821

Hey all, fellow F10 M5 owner and long loyal to The Blue & White for well over a dozen years and I must admit, I too have fallen to The Light! However I was seduced by The Cayman S. Like many of you, I've spent a fair amount of time on multiple tracks over the years with my track dedicated E46 M3. A couple of months ago, I had a chance to track the F10 M5 and I have to admit it was heavy (although the torque was pure bliss!). Then a week or so later I was invited to a Porsche track event where I had a chance to drive their full line up. I thought for sure the 991 was going to tug at my wallet and while it was every bit as impressive as all of you have stated, The Cayman S (981) blew my mind. Instead of getting in the car and driving, I felt like I literally strapped the car on. The car seemed to respond to my thoughts rather than physical inputs (must have been The Force, eh?! LOL!). The Flat Six sang a song I'd not heard before and the PDK was simply amazing! By the time I finished the cool down lap, I was scheming how I 'd pay for one by selling my tow vehicle, trailer and M3! I've sold the tow vehicle, trailer and son's car (he now drives the M3 ... just couldn't let the M3 go!). I am now waiting for the Blue Sapphire Cayman S (PDK, PASM, PTV, PSE, Sport Chrono ...whats with all these abbreviations with P-Cars anyway?!) to arrive in December. A long wait similar to the wait I endured with the F10 but at least I've got the ocean tracking down now! The M5 is the daily driver and what a Jeckyll and Hyde offering it is! There is no way, no how that I'd let that car go! It is an amazing vehicle. When "The Croc" arrives, it will be the weekend toy with occasional track use. As has been stated, these cars have very different use cases ... if you are after an amazing sports car experience, consider a Porsche but be prepared for it can be an intoxicating and expensive experience!

Congrats on your purchase. Thought about the cayman S. Although I don't much about the 911 handling, I had the opportunity to drive my cousin's older cayman S (2006 model) extensively. Car handled like on rails.

[runningthingz]

Is this a good deal? http://newportautocenter.com/Newport...-Car/21358421/

[hsiaochinsan]

Originally Posted by ColdList

How are you liking the car?

I love it!!!!! What a car. The M5 was a great car, but the 911 is a total and much better driver's car.

The 911 has surprising better ride than M5. M5 has a lot more power; however, the sensation of speed, gear changing, and the noise from the back of the car is something that the 911 has and can't be matched from M5.

The car also feel much solid and better built than the M5.

Have I mentioned, I love my Carrera red full leather interior?

Here are some pictures of my new C4s.

[delano]

Congrats Mike. It's been awhile since a Porsche design impressed me but that is stunning!

[Bimmer6]

Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

I love it!!!!! What a car. The M5 was a great car, but the 911 is a total and much better driver's car.

The 911 has surprising better ride than M5. M5 has a lot more power; however, the sensation of speed, gear changing, and the noise from the back of the car is something that the 911 has and can't be matched from M5.

The car also feel much solid and better built than the M5.

Have I mentioned, I love my Carrera red full leather interior?

Here are some pictures of my new C4s.

Very sexy dude!

[Hothonda]

Not mine, but red interior works good here!

[Bimmer6]

Originally Posted by Hothonda

Not mine, but red interior works good here!

Oh my

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by efm9821

Hey all, fellow F10 M5 owner and long loyal to The Blue & White for well over a dozen years and I must admit, I too have fallen to The Light! However I was seduced by The Cayman S. Like many of you, I've spent a fair amount of time on multiple tracks over the years with my track dedicated E46 M3. A couple of months ago, I had a chance to track the F10 M5 and I have to admit it was heavy (although the torque was pure bliss!). Then a week or so later I was invited to a Porsche track event where I had a chance to drive their full line up. I thought for sure the 991 was going to tug at my wallet and while it was every bit as impressive as all of you have stated, The Cayman S (981) blew my mind. Instead of getting in the car and driving, I felt like I literally strapped the car on. The car seemed to respond to my thoughts rather than physical inputs (must have been The Force, eh?! LOL!). The Flat Six sang a song I'd not heard before and the PDK was simply amazing! By the time I finished the cool down lap, I was scheming how I 'd pay for one by selling my tow vehicle, trailer and M3! I've sold the tow vehicle, trailer and son's car (he now drives the M3 ... just couldn't let the M3 go!). I am now waiting for the Blue Sapphire Cayman S (PDK, PASM, PTV, PSE, Sport Chrono ...whats with all these abbreviations with P-Cars anyway?!) to arrive in December. A long wait similar to the wait I endured with the F10 but at least I've got the ocean tracking down now! The M5 is the daily driver and what a Jeckyll and Hyde offering it is! There is no way, no how that I'd let that car go! It is an amazing vehicle. When "The Croc" arrives, it will be the weekend toy with occasional track use. As has been stated, these cars have very different use cases ... if you are after an amazing sports car experience, consider a Porsche but be prepared for it can be an intoxicating and expensive experience!

Ha! Another crosses over!

Yeah, EVERYONE I talked to says the same thing. The Cayman is THE most fun-especially on a track. I love how they look too! To be honest, I REALLY wanted to buy one but I knew that my wife blowing by me in the M6 might be too much-lol! I am not a track guy but after buying the 991 I think I am going to become one.

I love the styling and the whole concept of the Cayman. It was just the power that I knew I might not like as the 991 is just barely enough for me. I didn't even drive the Cayman for fear I might love it and then decide I needed more power. If I were a serious track guy it would undoubtedly be my choice even never having driven it just because I know how perfect my 991 does everything and how incredibly one-upped it must be on the track by the mid-engine Cayman. EVERYONE you see driving it in review videos just says "Wow!" after a lap or two!

Congrats! I bet you are extremely excited about this one!

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

I love it!!!!! What a car. The M5 was a great car, but the 911 is a total and much better driver's car.

The 911 has surprising better ride than M5. M5 has a lot more power; however, the sensation of speed, gear changing, and the noise from the back of the car is something that the 911 has and can't be matched from M5.

The car also feel much solid and better built than the M5.

Have I mentioned, I love my Carrera red full leather interior?

Here are some pictures of my new C4s.

That thing is just HOT!

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by runningthingz

Is this a good deal? http://newportautocenter.com/Newport...-Car/21358421/

Yes. It is a good deal but the car in the pic is a 991 not a 977. Honestly, I don't think you can compare the chassis and overall radical improvements that Porsche has made with the 991. This is what is converting so many BMW guys. The simplicity of Porsche is still there but it has some nice luxury enhancements. And the chassis provides better handling, ride and appearance as well. I would not buy any 997 without driving a 991. When you put them side by side and look at them for me the choice is very easy.

The 997 is very nice but the 991 is just another level. At my dealer they had a white on black fully optioned 2103 997 Turbo S PDK with 1100 miles. It was a PERFECT top of the heap 997 and you see which direction that I went.

[positiveions]

Originally Posted by Hothonda

Not mine, but red interior works good here!

My cousin has the non cab, white and red interior.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by ColdList

Vic, do NOT be telling me anything about an allocation for a GT3!

Lol! I likely will get a turbo for my next one. I think the current Carrera S/4S is the best bang for the buck. It is an utterly amazing car! I have 500+ miles on it already in the first week!

I wont tell you but that would be misinforming---I am confirmed and have first right of refusal. My build is already sitting on the GM's desk

Originally Posted by Bimmer6

Dude we almost got arrested last Sunday ......the last thing you need is a GT3 revving to 9000 RPM!

I agree, a wild Coldlist killing the streets of GA.

Originally Posted by runningthingz

Is this a good deal? http://newportautocenter.com/Newport...-Car/21358421/

I had a 997TT PDK and its a great car- mine was a 2011 and the changes are not great from 2011 to 2013- It will be a fast amazing car but as Cold said, its the old chassis and the new is almost here. As for the price; no its too much, 15-20k heavy.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

I love it!!!!! What a car. The M5 was a great car, but the 911 is a total and much better driver's car.

The 911 has surprising better ride than M5. M5 has a lot more power; however, the sensation of speed, gear changing, and the noise from the back of the car is something that the 911 has and can't be matched from M5.

The car also feel much solid and better built than the M5.

Have I mentioned, I love my Carrera red full leather interior?

Have I mentioned how much I love your car?

[hsiaochinsan]

Originally Posted by Bimmer6

Oh my

Oh my. I will trade the car in for the lady. Hope front looks as good as the back. Lol