Which would you rather buy?

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Guys, I spoke with my brother on this and he highlighted the various considerations that would make it not feasible for u guys. Here's why...When importing a car from abroad, there are many unknown variables. The chief among them being nobody is sure how much the car would be taxed by customs. Regardless of how much you declare the value of the car, customs sometimes have their own ideas. Whatever they deem is the value is the basis for all the duties you need to pay and I don't make noise with him either way. Basically ask yourself this: You prepared to commit to buy without knowing how much your car will be eventually? Secondly, is cash flow. When the car is to be delivered at UK, I would make a substantial sum of payment for the agent in UK. Both of these 2 main factors are non-issue when he is importing for me as I would not "dua" him and pull out of the deal. When paying out $, I am not worried that he might go out of business. All these trust between family is non existent with other buyers. As he is not in this business of PI now, he is unlikely to bring in your desired car and sell to you afterwards. He is basically doing me a favour by doing all the necessary paper work and prob charge a small processing fee and some loan comm. I have been told by him that GT3 build slots are opening up in UK now. I am monitoring the experience from owners who have collected to see if there is any major issue with the car before taking the plunge. I will of course, give the AD a chance to see if they can offer any substantial discount before going PI. I have signed up for their Feb test session at Sepang costing $1k+. Not a huge price to pay to sample the new TT and GT3

 

[kevinbmw]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

my vote goes to 991 GT3...cos got song about Porsche by Nelly.
Are there any for BMW? FERRARI? LAMBO?

Bo...so my vote is Porsche then can repeat this song all day long while cruising until vomit foam

[video=youtube;Fh1ZFNoREjg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh1ZFNoREjg[/video]

 

[T6]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Ole Supercar has an incoming GT3 and Turbo.

 

[inferno nexus]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

M3/M4. Should be easier to get parts/ mods and cheaper to maintain

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Maintenance is probably not a big part of the consideration as both M and Porsches come with 5 years maintenance package from AD. Eurokar has dropped the price on the GT3 and Turbos quite significantly. The GT3 is now $630k down from $680k earlier. The Turbo S i understand has fallen by at least $100k.

 

[T6]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Maintenance is probably not a big part of the consideration as both M and Porsches come with 5 years maintenance package from AD. Eurokar has dropped the price on the GT3 and Turbos quite significantly. The GT3 is now $630k down from $680k earlier. The Turbo S i understand has fallen by at least $100k.

That shows how much they are making from each car. Even with the price drop still acceptable profit I gather.

 

[golfgti]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Maintenance is probably not a big part of the consideration as both M and Porsches come with 5 years maintenance package from AD. Eurokar has dropped the price on the GT3 and Turbos quite significantly. The GT3 is now $630k down from $680k earlier. The Turbo S i understand has fallen by at least $100k.

that 100k prob used to b full loan for lots of high income pple, but recent loan caps means even high income cant afford the downpayment anymore

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Does anyone know which dealer specializes in used Ferrari? I was told by my fren in Stuttgart Auto that quite a number of 458 owners have jumped ship to the new GT3, so there should be plenty in the market now...

 

[golfgti]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Does anyone know which dealer specializes in used Ferrari? I was told by my fren in Stuttgart Auto that quite a number of 458 owners have jumped ship to the new GT3, so there should be plenty in the market now...

i thk theyll regret it when they see d lambo huracan... it was previewed here recently...

 

[totoseow]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Does anyone know which dealer specializes in used Ferrari? I was told by my fren in Stuttgart Auto that quite a number of 458 owners have jumped ship to the new GT3, so there should be plenty in the market now...

really? I dun think any 458 owner will think a gt3 is better. or do that kind of a switch....458 plenty. motorway/supercar/autoinc/autobahn..

i thk theyll regret it when they see d lambo huracan... it was previewed here recently...

aesthetically makes the 458 dated by 5 yrs....interior n xterior n the nano carbon composite bits....

engine wise im not sure. same engine...port n polish for better numbers. same rpm...same compression ratio. BUT a new DCT which can make all the difference. the old engine itself was totally bomb proofed. this new huracan to me is a bit of an unknown at the moment....no one has driven it. I started it. sounded the same.......

 

[golfgti]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

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aesthetically makes the 458 dated by 5 yrs....interior n xterior n the nano carbon composite bits....

engine wise im not sure. same engine...port n polish for better numbers. same rpm...same compression ratio. BUT a new DCT which can make all the difference. the old engine itself was totally bomb proofed. this new huracan to me is a bit of an unknown at the moment....no one has driven it. I started it. sounded the same.......

d engine bay w all carbon parts looked amazing... also d new LCD display is v nice & headlights r damn cool as well. i read its based off next gen R8.

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Not particularly impressed with the exterior of the Huracan. Having almost the same engine to me is quite underwhelming for a brand new car of this league. From what I have been reading, quite a number have remarked that the new GT3 is actually a better driving machine than the 458, but the 458 still wins in emotional appeal. These days, i am kinda confused by the relative reliability of the cars. If you go to the rennlist forums, those Porsche guys are laughing at Lambos, Ferraris, and Ms for failing at the track??? Who's speaking the truth?

 

[golfgti]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

If you go to the rennlist forums, those Porsche guys are laughing at Lambos, Ferraris, and Ms for failing at the track??? Who's speaking the truth?

goto a local workshop n ask d mechanics... u will learn alot more frm there than an online forum.

 

[totoseow]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

Not particularly impressed with the exterior of the Huracan. Having almost the same engine to me is quite underwhelming for a brand new car of this league. From what I have been reading, quite a number have remarked that the new GT3 is actually a better driving machine than the 458, but the 458 still wins in emotional appeal. These days, i am kinda confused by the relative reliability of the cars. If you go to the rennlist forums, those Porsche guys are laughing at Lambos, Ferraris, and Ms for failing at the track??? Who's speaking the truth?

I can attest to the reliability of the gallardos. 3 Gs more than 30 track days. not A SINGLE CEL or workshop visit for brakes/electronics/engine/gear box or track stoppage. max 12 laps, out of which 7 r hot laps n still faster than a 458 on slicks.... and that's the only reason why I prefer lambos. but then if u do not track go by the 458 for a better daily drive and for showing off.

 

[Oilman]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

16 pages and counting... time to put your money where your mouth is

 

[totoseow]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

16 pages and counting... time to put your money where your mouth is

pissss off la...u r only a M driver. 1 series at that. time to upgrade like clar.

 

[Oilman]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

pissss off la...u r only a M driver. 1 series at that. time to upgrade like clar.

Some say it's not even a real M!

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

16 pages and counting... time to put your money where your mouth is

This is a very major acquisition unlike getting a regular bimmer. I will only decide upon physically seeing the car in the metal. Will need to wait a few more months for the first batches of GT3 to arrive. I am also following the US forums closely for any news of issues with the new GT3. These all will decide whether I go PI or Stuggart for the GT3. The other option is of course a used 458. People who knows me know i don't utter shit. When I say i plan to buy something, I always do. I won't however, rush into things, at least not for such big ticket items. I am not that loaded to be changing supercars at my whims and fancy. While waiting for the GT3 to arrive, my needs have also changed as I have recently started go-karting and bought my own kart. That takes away some of the desire to track my cars as I get my fix from karting, which is not only more raw and direct, but significantly cheaper.

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

goto a local workshop n ask d mechanics... u will learn alot more frm there than an online forum.

That itself can be misleading. I have heard different stuffs from different workshops. In fact, I consider them to be least reliable. I trust owners' first hand feedback more in fact.

 

[clar]

Re: Which would you rather buy?

I can attest to the reliability of the gallardos. 3 Gs more than 30 track days. not A SINGLE CEL or workshop visit for brakes/electronics/engine/gear box or track stoppage. max 12 laps, out of which 7 r hot laps n still faster than a 458 on slicks.... and that's the only reason why I prefer lambos. but then if u do not track go by the 458 for a better daily drive and for showing off.

Yes, locally at least, Gallardos seem to be holding up pretty well!