missed the perfect s2k buy
11-19-2009, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SeanK325,Nov 19 2009, 11:38 PM
sarcasm?
well, i'm going to be looking at an S this weekend. we'll see how it goes. this one is turbo'd. does anyone have more advice on a car with a turbo? just looking for some advice from experience. good and bad.
well, i'm going to be looking at an S this weekend. we'll see how it goes. this one is turbo'd. does anyone have more advice on a car with a turbo? just looking for some advice from experience. good and bad.
seriously---welcome!!
one bit of advice is to take the time to find the right car and then when you do, jump on it
I've not had a turbo S2K but I'm not sure I'd recommend one for a "first" S2K--the car has some (very neutral) driving characteristics unlike nearly every other car on the road and even with the normal 205--210 HP at the rear wheels it's a very quick and fast car (0-60 under 5.5 seconds)and adding 150+ HP on top of that from a turbo can make the car a real handful to drive on all but dry, gravel free roads.
there's lots of info on turbos in the "forced induction" section of this forum--maybe ask those guys about it--they're the experts and can tell you what to look for
11-19-2009, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jetboater,Nov 19 2009, 10:16 PM
no sarcasm intended!
seriously---welcome!!
one bit of advice is to take the time to find the right car and then when you do, jump on it
I've not had a turbo S2K but I'm not sure I'd recommend one for a "first" S2K--the car has some (very neutral) driving characteristics unlike nearly every other car on the road and even with the normal 205--210 HP at the rear wheels it's a very quick and fast car (0-60 under 5.5 seconds)and adding 150+ HP on top of that from a turbo can make the car a real handful to drive on all but dry, gravel free roads.
seriously---welcome!!
one bit of advice is to take the time to find the right car and then when you do, jump on it
I've not had a turbo S2K but I'm not sure I'd recommend one for a "first" S2K--the car has some (very neutral) driving characteristics unlike nearly every other car on the road and even with the normal 205--210 HP at the rear wheels it's a very quick and fast car (0-60 under 5.5 seconds)and adding 150+ HP on top of that from a turbo can make the car a real handful to drive on all but dry, gravel free roads.
this one actually has a small turbo. it ONLY makes 285 at the wheel. lol. nevertheless, i see your point.
11-19-2009, 10:24 PM
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well ever since my car was totaled, while parked, i feel pressured into buying something quick. not to say i'll buy anything that comes along, but i just want it to happen soon. it's getting real expensive filling up my F250 with diesel twice a week.
11-20-2009, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SeanK325,Nov 19 2009, 11:59 AM
maybe it's because i'm new to the car game, but i don't feel completely comfortable in traveling unless i had some honest help.
Originally Posted by SeanK325,Nov 19 2009, 08:03 PM
and the undeserving prick was sarcasm. i'm happy for whoever bought the car.
why's everyone mad at me, damn?
why's everyone mad at me, damn?
As for the budget stuff -- if you don't want to discuss it then don't bring it up. People, including me, find it unlikely that anyone can afford maintenance on an S (not to mention a Porsche) if $500 is a make-or-break issue with the purchasing budget. If you spend any amount of time on any S discussion you'll realize that there are plenty of newbies who don't realize the increased cost of insurance, maintenance, etc. Your OP looks just like every other post from a newbie who hasn't done his/her homework. You didn't state that your financial situation was otherwise in your OP. We're not psychic. Post like yours will produce responses about budget concerns.
Be patient. There are other good cars out there. I found mine pretty quickly but had to travel 1,000 miles (each way) to get the color, condition, mileage and price that I specifically wanted.
11-20-2009, 04:47 AM
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Sean, no one is mad from my perspective of reading...just tossing out opinions and trying to understand your situation.
This is a warm welcoming community and a strong union of brothers/sisters. We celebrate the existence of the S2k and hope you get to join us soon in ownership.
good luck in your search...
This is a warm welcoming community and a strong union of brothers/sisters. We celebrate the existence of the S2k and hope you get to join us soon in ownership.
good luck in your search...
11-20-2009, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 01spas2000,Nov 19 2009, 07:41 AM
The same thing happened to me i wanted a gpw so bad. It was the first one i test drove as well but i found out that the car had a lien on it. Long story short i ended up getting a spa yellow and love it but i still feel empty. I say keep looking for the right s
Any S is beautiful in my book, no matter the color. In the end, they're all the same stree-legal, drop top, go kart that we all love...
11-20-2009, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by takeshi,Nov 20 2009, 05:42 AM
I'd recommend using an inspection service if you're considering the travel route. It's precisely what I did when I purchased mine.
Keep in mind that tone doesn't carry across the internet very well even if you're very explicit about your intent. Your OP out of context comes across as immature and full of self-entitlement even though you stated that you had other issues in your life nad that you were being sarcastic about the other buyer later in the thread. You might want to consider that before making posts in the future. At the very least indicate your intent with the supplied smilies or something.
As for the budget stuff -- if you don't want to discuss it then don't bring it up. People, including me, find it unlikely that anyone can afford maintenance on an S (not to mention a Porsche) if $500 is a make-or-break issue with the purchasing budget. If you spend any amount of time on any S discussion you'll realize that there are plenty of newbies who don't realize the increased cost of insurance, maintenance, etc. Your OP looks just like every other post from a newbie who hasn't done his/her homework. You didn't state that your financial situation was otherwise in your OP. We're not psychic. Post like yours will produce responses about budget concerns.
Be patient. There are other good cars out there. I found mine pretty quickly but had to travel 1,000 miles (each way) to get the color, condition, mileage and price that I specifically wanted.
Keep in mind that tone doesn't carry across the internet very well even if you're very explicit about your intent. Your OP out of context comes across as immature and full of self-entitlement even though you stated that you had other issues in your life nad that you were being sarcastic about the other buyer later in the thread. You might want to consider that before making posts in the future. At the very least indicate your intent with the supplied smilies or something.
As for the budget stuff -- if you don't want to discuss it then don't bring it up. People, including me, find it unlikely that anyone can afford maintenance on an S (not to mention a Porsche) if $500 is a make-or-break issue with the purchasing budget. If you spend any amount of time on any S discussion you'll realize that there are plenty of newbies who don't realize the increased cost of insurance, maintenance, etc. Your OP looks just like every other post from a newbie who hasn't done his/her homework. You didn't state that your financial situation was otherwise in your OP. We're not psychic. Post like yours will produce responses about budget concerns.
Be patient. There are other good cars out there. I found mine pretty quickly but had to travel 1,000 miles (each way) to get the color, condition, mileage and price that I specifically wanted.
i've done my homework. i've done a lot of homework. i know what it costs to maintain it. it's not about the 500 bucks as make-or-brake, but it was just out of my budget at that very moment, and i happened to be too late. no big deal. i didn't think talking about my financial background was so important. lol...
In any case, I appreciate all the feedback, good or bad. I'm not a kid, and I feel like an idiot for coming off as one, but I was just too upset that I missed out on that gpw.
Did you guys find that there are any common problems that arise when buying out of state?