Which would you rather buy?

[lucas111]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Ital Auto is selling the normal 458 with about 200k options thrown in and 6 months indent time.

What is stopping me is the 458 is already 4 years into production and after driving the car for 2-3 years, you will see a new model pulling up very soon.

You may have a second look at the huracan, it is yet to be officially released, but more pictures are showing up from private launches.

For your situation, you can get it in a not so loud colour to be more subtle.

Here are the best I found copied from other websites:

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Holy shit! That's the first time I read about spontaneous combustion on the 991 GT3. I have been scouring the Rennlist forum and have not come across any major issue. There was one reported incident of powerloss, but that case was a little dodgy and not much info provided. This is serious shit!!! If I am going PI, this would be a serious concern. Thanks for highlighting this, bro! Will keep this in mind if I go the PI route. To go PI, u must at least save $100k for it to be worth the while.

For me, I have never liked Porsches until this GT3 came along. I still don't like the big ass spoiler at the rear. I like things subtle, but unless I stretch to the Speciale, it's all gonna be a compromise. Life is a compromise isn't it 12C is out for me due to the turbo. A used 12C is within reach now, but no go for me for reasons I have mentioned. Lambo isn't my cup of tea and the Huracan styling doesn't send my pulse racing. Buying an exotic for me isn't about how fast they go on a track, but how exciting it is each and every time u fire up the engine. It should be an occasion each and every time. For that, it has to sound very good, handles like on rails, looks a million bucks, and tons of feel. If I go Italian, it would be F and nothing else. I used to really like Gallardo, but they have been around for far too long. I had expected more of the Huracan, but was left disappointed There is another exotic I really like. It's the Aston Vantage V12. Unfortunately, that car comes with shitty ass automated manual and that is a show stopper for me In fact, even a V8s Vantage would suffice if only it had a dual clutch gearbox. That car has tons of character and sounds musical to my ears. Too bad. AMG is investing into Aston, so I doubt their NA engines will feature much in the next gen cars

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Dude, I can't afford Italian exotics new

 

[sandman369]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

clar: I was thinking of PI GT3 and save about 70-80k until i came across this.

Axis Of Oversteer: 991 GT3s are so hot they are catching on fire.

For me I am thinking the opposite, the GT3 just doesn't look/feel special enuff for me.

458 Speciale or Huracan with about 1 year wait, or the MP4?

Hopefully this does not bring clay back on the drawing board

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Sent my fren at Stuttgart my options list and also confirmed with him that there is indeed a global stop sale order on the GT3. If buying from Stuttgart, this is not much of an issue. If I have to go PI eventually, this would be a serious concern. The stars don't seem to be aligned for me to get the GT3...knn

 

[Reeve]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Yeah, he drove the 12C to my office. I have no intention of buying the M235i, that's why didn't attend.

it was a Lo hei dinner only no M235 to view

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

it was a Lo hei dinner only no M235 to view

Sorry, confused I thot u were referring to the M235i launch. I was not aware of the dinner, but no issue

 

[masschaoz]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

The M235 not bad.. Looks nicer than the M135.. Saw it already.. But don't like the fabric seats and panel.. Gotta option leather in..

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Helbreath, tried to send u a PM, but your inbox is full.

 

[totoseow]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Helbreath, tried to send u a PM, but your inbox is full.

n now ur box is full. whats ur email?

 

[lucas111]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

n now ur box is full. whats ur email?

I cleared liao now clar is full

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

This forum needs to be more generous with storage space

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

After much ding dong, deliberation, and soul searching, I have finally taken the plunge. Was working with Stuttgart on the GT3, but I guess they were struggling to match my asking price for my M3. The lull has allowed me to dig deeper into my heart and I have decided to stay true to my real love. That's not to say I don't fancy the new GT3. It's just that the cancellation of the GT3 at Sepang, which is probably due to the global stop-drive action by Porsche, has sort of also dampen my enthusiasm for the car. Perhaps Porsche bit off more than they can chew with the new GT3. Maybe a .2 car in a few years time...

So i have gone all mad and went ahead today and ordered the new 458 Speciale with Ital Auto for delivery end of the year. Anyone knows somebody who wants to buy my left kidney Yes, i did say I couldn't afford exotic new. What I meant was I couldn't afford to buy it in cash. The Speciale is just too tempting and it rights all the wrong with the 458 styling that has always plagued me. End of the day, LAN LAN take a loan for the car for true love This is the last car in my bucket that I have to own. After that, I think I can drive Camrys and Accords for the rest of my natural life Having said that, if u are in the market for a supercar now, u can prob squeeze them real hard as they are all very desperate for a sale. It was relatively easy for my sales guy as i walked in last sat, grabbed a brochure, asked some questions, and left in a hurry. Within a week, we have a deal. For a new model like the Speciale, the waiting time is normally quite absurd. If they weren't able to meet my price expectations, I would prob have went across and look at the new Mac 650S. I was hoping it won't come to that, and I am glad it din.

All in all, my most sincere appreciation to all the bros who have contributed to this thread and shared a great deal of your valuable insights. It has made my search that much more interesting Now can somebody share a tip on how to deal with insomnia from now till year end. Alcohol is out cos damn garmen just raised the tax...

 

[zzt231]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Cant help but say you are very blessed to pursue this dream.

Ps: i m also trying to get a good price for yam 3. Apparently, not so easy now with all the crazy credit inhibiting measures.

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Cant help but say you are very blessed to pursue this dream.

Ps: i m also trying to get a good price for yam 3. Apparently, not so easy now with all the crazy credit inhibiting measures.

Your time will come I was shocked when I delivered my M3 to the sales guy today. It only had 22k+ mileage after 3 plus years. I guess that helped in finding a buyer. Good luck in finding a buyer for your baby!

 

[mrbytez]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

U the man... 458 speciale.. h&*^#@&*#@&#% man... :yikess:


HOT HOT HOT


Btw curious, what colour?

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Ferraris must be Corsa red only. Anything else is fake Here's the pic of my exact config.

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[mrbytez]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

That's scorchin' hot as well.. haha...


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[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Not the stripes...

 

[mrbytez]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

hahaz...

well, all's that left is the wait till end of the yr.. new horse in the yr of the horse... :woottt:

 

[JuzMe]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Clar, good luck. Very nice choice indeed