Half the Price of a Base 911... More Than Half the Fun?

[sams2k]

I can’t believe how much 911’s are still inflated in price. There are 100k (CDN) 997’s around me that 2 years ago were 50k tops.

give it a few monthes

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[puzzled]

I can’t believe how much 911’s are still inflated in price. There are 100k (CDN) 997’s around me that 2 years ago were 50k tops.

I’m going with a Supra instead of a 911 so my staff doesn’t ask for more money when I drive it to the office ?

Good idea. You’ll look super poor and people will start feeling so sorry for you.

 

[James]

Good idea. You’ll look super poor and people will start feeling so sorry for you.

I already have a sign made for the window: “will drop pants for food”

 

[Nihil]

A slight tangent, but what made you decide to switch from the Alfa to the Supra? I'm actually cross shopping a QV against a Supra and a few others right now. I prefer coupes over sedans, but being able to bring the whole family along is a huge plus for the Alfa. The new M3 is hideous, and the new AMG still isn't out.

As for the 911 vs Supra, I had a 997.2 C4S, but sold it before driving a Supra. From memory, the two standout differences for me were that the 911's visibility was superior, and that when cornering fast there is a particular sensation of rotation (not over steer) that you get in a rear or mid engine car that you don't get in front engine cars. For me, that feeling alone was almost worth the price of admission. It's very unique. I agree with the others, though, that you can get 82% of the performance at half the price. That's the law of diminishing returns in action.

 

[FLtrackdays]

A slight tangent, but what made you decide to switch from the Alfa to the Supra? I'm actually cross shopping a QV against a Supra and a few others right now. I prefer coupes over sedans, but being able to bring the whole family along is a huge plus for the Alfa. The new M3 is hideous, and the new AMG still isn't out.

As for the 911 vs Supra, I had a 997.2 C4S, but sold it before driving a Supra. From memory, the two standout differences for me were that the 911's visibility was superior, and that when cornering fast there is a particular sensation of rotation (not over steer) that you get in a rear or mid engine car that you don't get in front engine cars. For me, that feeling alone was almost worth the price of admission. It's very unique. I agree with the others, though, that you can get 82% of the performance at half the price. That's the law of diminishing returns in action.

I’ve actually had the similar problem. Bought a GT3, though I’d track it, and was reluctant to take all the wrapping off ?. Drove like this for a few days and said F’ it. They were in high enough demand, so I flipped it for cash. Ended up getting a dedicated track S2K and other vehicles the family could ride in. Not sure if that’s an option for ya? Otherwise the Supra is really solid driver, tons of potential for whatever you want to do, and at a price you don’t have to sweat the small stuff.

 

[Rocksandblues]

Money per lap times the Supra wins easily.
money per fun is subjective but the 85% is pretty spot on. I still want a GT3 or GT4 clubsport

 

[Wj100]

A slight tangent, but what made you decide to switch from the Alfa to the Supra?

I loved my Alfa... Probably more than the M/AMG cars I've owned. But, I had it for 3.5 years and it was just time for something different. Also, I was lucky and had zero reliability issues, but I guess I didn't want to press my luck out of warranty. But I highly recommend it.

The thing I like about the Supra though is that the power is more usable on the street. The engine in the Alfa is a beast but it was hard to really enjoy it without getting arrested.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Money per lap times the Supra wins easily.
money per fun is subjective but the 85% is pretty spot on. I still want a GT3 or GT4 clubsport

Smooth & nice line! Top it off, doesn't even look like you're pushing her that hard... And I bet your consumables are a lot cheaper than that GT3. I remember the rotors, pads, tires being really expensive. That was years ago. Maybe they're cheaper now, but I doubt it.

 

[Nihil]

I loved my Alfa... Probably more than the M/AMG cars I've owned. But, I had it for 3.5 years and it was just time for something different. Also, I was lucky and had zero reliability issues, but I guess I didn't want to press my luck out of warranty. But I highly recommend it.

Thanks for the reply. I've read from a lot of owners that the reliability issues are overblown, but I'm with you on owning it after the warranty period... would just make me nervous.

 

[Schang105]

Whichever car allows you to be less precious and stressed out about owning, is the more fun car. Hence Miata is always the answer (or BRZ) haha.

 

[Dannyvandelft]

Maybe it's me, but I really don't like anything about the 992. Any of them. I'd much rather sport a 991.2.
For the money I'd buy a Cayman GT4 though instead of a base 992. RS if you can squeeze the extra $. I love the Supra, but the GT4 (RS) would be my next step. Not a 911.

 

[Axix23]

I love 911’s even if they are bases…..

 

[SupraYYJ]

I can’t believe how much 911’s are still inflated in price. There are 100k (CDN) 997’s around me that 2 years ago were 50k tops.

I’m going with a Supra instead of a 911 so my staff doesn’t ask for more money when I drive it to the office ?

Good idea. You’ll look super poor and people will start feeling so sorry for you.

This sounds like a solid plan, but I feel like giving each of them a cookie could also work???

 

[puzzled]

I already have a sign made for the window: “will drop pants for food”

Must be nice to be good looking..

 

[puzzled]

Money per lap times the Supra wins easily.
money per fun is subjective but the 85% is pretty spot on. I still want a GT3 or GT4 clubsport

The hell man, is this GT3 FWD or something equally stupid?

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