Wanting a New Porsche experience.

MyEmily · 11-06-2009, 06:10 PM

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm getting kind of bored with my 997. Drove 6k miles over the summer and had a blast. I loved the car but now wanting some new experiences from it. Thinking about trading it in for a GT3, but is it economically sensible? Wanting to perform some modification on the car to make it peppier to cure the craving. Will A plenum upgrade, Exhaust upgrade , aero treatment Help? Am I being a spoiled brat? Having a true sport car is already creme d'la creme. Why am I not content? Need to see a therapist. Anybody here have this kind of problem?

It's a beautiful sunny day in So Cal and it's perfect for a drive. Maybe I should go for an In-n-Out.

Rambler358 · 11-06-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MyEmily

It's a beautiful sunny day in So Cal and it's perfect for a drive. Maybe I should go for an In-n-Out.

That's what a hamburger's all about!

Nugget · 11-06-2009, 07:28 PM

Sign up for your next PCA track HPDE event.

Targa Tim · 11-06-2009, 07:33 PM

I have the exact symptoms as you.

My psychiatrist wrote me a prescription to get a GT3RS.

Asquared · 11-06-2009, 07:36 PM

You are not being a spoiled brat, but I think many on this board would advise you to tread carefully. There is no end in sight.

Regardless, you won't get your money back out of upgrades, just get a GT3. You won't regret it.

Nugget · 11-06-2009, 07:40 PM

You're discontent because you're not using the car properly. Take it out on a track and the desire for more power or pep will evaporate during the second lap. You'll never know what these cars can do, or what they're built for, until you get on a track. Seriously.

ADias · 11-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Balance is key, otherwise one is never satisfied and always unhappy. Now you want a GT3, next an RS, next a Cup car and it never ends. Balance and be happy!

And yes a track event will humble you.

PogueMoHone · 11-06-2009, 08:06 PM

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But there is more "balance" and balancing in the GT cars..... so track events will be even more humbling!

Coochas · 11-06-2009, 08:18 PM

I would say that just about any Porsche does not make sense economically! It's that whole intrinsic reward thing that's key.

I'm with Nugget. Perhaps you already do DE so I may be wasting this comment. If you start driving the car at the track you will realize that the car is PLENTY fast just the way it is. If you haven't done it, go to PSDS for the 2-day course. It will change your whole perspective on the 997.

GR997S · 11-06-2009, 08:18 PM

I was having the same feelings as you. I wanted to move up to a GT 3. I called my sales guy and he said no problem just give me $90, 000 and your car and we have a deal. Great. In less than 4 years, a car with a list over $100,000; 17,000 miles; loses $60,000 in value. I said no thanks. Going to look for a 356 AND keep my run down beater of a 997s........GR

todd. · 11-06-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MyEmily

It's a beautiful sunny day in So Cal and it's perfect for a drive. Maybe I should go for an In-n-Out.

Get a real burger & take a longer drive, go to Hodads's OB, San Diego.

ADias · 11-06-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PogueMoHone

^
But there is more "balance" and balancing in the GT cars..... so track events will be even more humbling!

There's balance and balance. The balance I was referring to is not chassis dynamic balance.

Haku · 11-06-2009, 08:49 PM

I have to admit it... I switched from a TT to a 997.2 PDK and as much as I like the car there's something missing. I've covered less than 700 miles in it and I'm looking for a change... I just missed out on a 2010 GT3 with the perfect spec for me. Damn! Soon I think its going to be another turbo or a GT3. Will this madness never end?

keninirvine · 11-06-2009, 08:54 PM

The above suggestions are good ones. If that isn't enough, consider adding a supercharger to yours. That will provide more bang for the buck than all the other plenums, exhausts, intakes, chips etc combined. I have a VF if you're interested.

Mspeedster · 11-06-2009, 09:04 PM

If it were me, I'd keep the 997 and add a well kept 993 or 964 RS America. Then you have 2 Porsches for much less than the price of a new GT3; plus relatively a minor hit if you decide to turnover the 993 or 964 some day.

11-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
MyEmily User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 390	Wanting a New Porsche experience. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm getting kind of bored with my 997. Drove 6k miles over the summer and had a blast. I loved the car but now wanting some new experiences from it. Thinking about trading it in for a GT3, but is it economically sensible? Wanting to perform some modification on the car to make it peppier to cure the craving. Will A plenum upgrade, Exhaust upgrade , aero treatment Help? Am I being a spoiled brat? Having a true sport car is already creme d'la creme. Why am I not content? Need to see a therapist. Anybody here have this kind of problem? It's a beautiful sunny day in So Cal and it's perfect for a drive. Maybe I should go for an In-n-Out.

11-06-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Nugget Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Texas USA Posts: 598	Sign up for your next PCA track HPDE event. __________________ '07 GT3 RS

11-06-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
Targa Tim Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,185	I have the exact symptoms as you. My psychiatrist wrote me a prescription to get a GT3RS. __________________ Tim 2010 Porsche 997.2GT3RS, January build 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2006 Porsche 911 Club Coupe #13 2006 BMW 530xi

11-06-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Nugget Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Texas USA Posts: 598	You're discontent because you're not using the car properly. Take it out on a track and the desire for more power or pep will evaporate during the second lap. You'll never know what these cars can do, or what they're built for, until you get on a track. Seriously. __________________ '07 GT3 RS

11-06-2009, 07:41 PM	#7
ADias Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,574	Balance is key, otherwise one is never satisfied and always unhappy. Now you want a GT3, next an RS, next a Cup car and it never ends. Balance and be happy! And yes a track event will humble you. __________________ "Dream as impractical, irrational and unnecessary as that may be... Here's to the Dreamers!" -- Porsche AG

11-06-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
Asquared Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 99	You are not being a spoiled brat, but I think many on this board would advise you to tread carefully. There is no end in sight. Regardless, you won't get your money back out of upgrades, just get a GT3. You won't regret it.

11-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
PogueMoHone Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,596	^ But there is more "balance" and balancing in the GT cars..... so track events will be even more humbling! __________________ Never argue with idiots - first they drag you down to their level, then they beat you with experience. *********************** Sponsored by: Póg mo thóin Adventures

11-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#9
Coochas Banned For Life.... Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 5,258	I would say that just about any Porsche does not make sense economically! It's that whole intrinsic reward thing that's key. I'm with Nugget. Perhaps you already do DE so I may be wasting this comment. If you start driving the car at the track you will realize that the car is PLENTY fast just the way it is. If you haven't done it, go to PSDS for the 2-day course. It will change your whole perspective on the 997. __________________ Coochas aka Dave \|-Cayenne TitS Ed Purrrr Red\|-'99 Boxster Black\| -'09 997 TT RS Orange -Check out my p-car e-brochure collection -997 Emergency Procedures Mobile Website

11-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#10
GR997S Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County, Ca. Posts: 395	I was having the same feelings as you. I wanted to move up to a GT 3. I called my sales guy and he said no problem just give me $90, 000 and your car and we have a deal. Great. In less than 4 years, a car with a list over $100,000; 17,000 miles; loses $60,000 in value. I said no thanks. Going to look for a 356 AND keep my run down beater of a 997s........GR __________________ GR997S 2006 997 C2S E9 Midnight Blue 970 Bicolor Interior Black/Stone Gray 267 Self Dimming Rear Mirrors 342 Heated Front Seats XRR 19" Carrera Sport Wheels 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 482 TPMS 640 Sport Chrono Package Plus 680 Bose High End Sound Package M6A Black Mats - Porsche Letter P15 Power Seat Package XCZ Sport Shifter XLF Sports Exhaust System 670 Navigation XPA Thicker Steering Wheel

11-06-2009, 08:49 PM	#13
Haku Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TN,USA / UK Posts: 486	I have to admit it... I switched from a TT to a 997.2 PDK and as much as I like the car there's something missing. I've covered less than 700 miles in it and I'm looking for a change... I just missed out on a 2010 GT3 with the perfect spec for me. Damn! Soon I think its going to be another turbo or a GT3. Will this madness never end? __________________ '10 997.2 GT3 - Black/Grey 09 VW Tiguan SEL - MetBlue/Black 06 Subaru Tribeca SE - MetBlue/Beige Sold - 09 997.2 C4S PDK - Meteor/Black 07 997TT - Black/Sand 2006 997 C4S - Seal Grey - Black/Stone Grey

11-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#14
keninirvine User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Irvine, CA; Vancouver sometimes Posts: 984	The above suggestions are good ones. If that isn't enough, consider adding a supercharger to yours. That will provide more bang for the buck than all the other plenums, exhausts, intakes, chips etc combined. I have a VF if you're interested.

11-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#15
Mspeedster User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 103	If it were me, I'd keep the 997 and add a well kept 993 or 964 RS America. Then you have 2 Porsches for much less than the price of a new GT3; plus relatively a minor hit if you decide to turnover the 993 or 964 some day.