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chassis · 09-28-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rk-d

I've had this one for a year and it still feels new. Feels like a keeper.

Looks great!

gonzo · 09-29-2023, 06:20 AM

Nice Touring.

Thinking you picked it up before the 300k nonsense.
300...really?

Rk-d · 09-29-2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Nice Touring.

Thinking you picked it up before the 300k nonsense.
300...really?

I paid fair market value. Way below 300. Definitely above sticker, but the price I paid a year ago is still solid, so I'm good with that.

I don't think the 991 Tourings got quite into the 300s? Maybe some of the PTS ones did. I know 992 Tourings got into the 300s which was stupid.

Right now 991 Tourings values are starting to eclipse some winged 992 GT3s, which is interesting. The folks who paid $100k markups on winged GT3s are gonna be hurting.

gonzo · 09-29-2023, 08:51 AM

^
I guess I wasn't coffee brain yet. Didn't look closely to see yours is a 991. Yes, 992 versions are peeking at 300 asking.

Donatello. · 09-29-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by visionaut

Thanks guys! I appreciate it.

Yeah, my 02 is my automotive passion. I’ve had it for over 25 years now - it started as my daily, and I’ve been personalizing and modding it since I got it (it’s never done). It puts a big stupid grin on my face every time I’m driving it. A fun little beasty…

A few more gratuitous pics…

That's a clean classic ride. 2 thumbs up

ipayincash · 10-03-2023, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DocOfTheDead

Here’s a pic of the current stable.

Love the LC500 I regret selling mine, what's your opinion on the Kona N ? Wifey wanted to change up cars and was looking into one exactly like that, 23 white Kona N

snowbimmer · 10-08-2023, 09:15 PM

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SoCal_NSX · 10-09-2023, 02:33 PM

For Sale

X5Knox · 10-21-2023, 12:16 AM

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dgoldenz · 10-21-2023, 02:25 PM

Picked up a Panamera Turbo S with an epic spec this week. Super loaded $223k sticker, literally the exact way I’d have optioned it from the factory other than the multifunction steering wheel but the carbon fiber is nice. Absolutely loving this thing as a daily driver. Find me a better daily for the money, got it for about 75% off sticker. Crazy depreciation. .

eliphil · 10-21-2023, 05:42 PM

Nice how many miles

dgoldenz · 10-21-2023, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eliphil

Nice how many miles

60k

Donatello. · 10-22-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Knox

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Don't make me want to buy another LS1 TA!

Donatello. · 10-22-2023, 08:26 PM

Hellcat is still sad in the garage.

chassis · 10-22-2023, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Picked up a Panamera Turbo S with an epic spec this week. Super loaded $223k sticker, literally the exact way I’d have optioned it from the factory other than the multifunction steering wheel but the carbon fiber is nice. Absolutely loving this thing as a daily driver. Find me a better daily for the money, got it for about 75% off sticker. Crazy depreciation. .

Great looking Panamera, congrats on the transaction. How many miles? Private transaction or dealer?

dgoldenz · 10-22-2023, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chassis

Great looking Panamera, congrats on the transaction. How many miles? Private transaction or dealer?

60k miles bought from Vegas Auto Gallery. They originally wanted $69.8k (lol), then $65k. Bought for $53.7k and they gave me $1000 more for my trade (2018 S4) than I paid for it a month ago, plus that saved me $2k in taxes. Previous owner just spent $10k on tires and air suspension too. Whole lot of car for the money.

gatorfast · 10-23-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

60k miles bought from Vegas Auto Gallery. They originally wanted $69.8k (lol), then $65k. Bought for $53.7k and they gave me $1000 more for my trade (2018 S4) than I paid for it a month ago, plus that saved me $2k in taxes. Previous owner just spent $10k on tires and air suspension too. Whole lot of car for the money.

Congrats! Love the Panamera. Keep in mind though it is a 10 year old car with a $200K+ msrp so if something breaks be prepared $$$$

dgoldenz · 10-23-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Congrats! Love the Panamera. Keep in mind though it is a 10 year old car with a $200K+ msrp so if something breaks be prepared $$$$

My dad had a Panamera 4S a few years ago and it was just kinda eh whatever. The Turbo S is a whole different level of Panamera though. After having a Ferrari for the last 3 years the repair/maintenance costs for a Panamera look cheap by comparison. I can still get a Fidelity platinum extended "warranty" (yes I know it's a service contract not a warranty) for about $1500-2500/year depending on length which isn't terrible. Debating it. I have the money if needed but a broken PDK or engine would surely suck.

gonzo · 10-24-2023, 08:09 AM

Burmester ftw.

XutvJet · 10-24-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Congrats! Love the Panamera. Keep in mind though it is a 10 year old car with a $200K+ msrp so if something breaks be prepared $$$$

Yeah. The amount of money I've spent in repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance on my 2011 Cayman is around $5,500 in the last year (first year of ownership). It would have been $13-15K if I didn't do the work myself minus the clutch/flywheel.

I cannot imagine the costs of repairing and maintaining a Panamera, especially considering Audi/VW had a heavy hand in the engineering and parts of that car. It's a beast of a car but one must be prepared. There's good reason why resale is so bad on them.

dgoldenz · 10-24-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Yeah. The amount of money I've spent in repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance on my 2011 Cayman is around $5,500 in the last year (first year of ownership). It would have been $13-15K if I didn't do the work myself minus the clutch/flywheel.

I cannot imagine the costs of repairing and maintaining a Panamera, especially considering Audi/VW had a heavy hand in the engineering and parts of that car. It's a beast of a car but one must be prepared. There's good reason why resale is so bad on them.

There's always CPO or service contracts. A $10-20k repair isn't going to break me so I'll probably just take my chances but I really love the car so paying $6-7k for 4 years of exclusionary coverage with Fidelity may be worth it. It's almost impossible to find a CPO'd Panamera Turbo S though, let alone one with this spec that also happened to be local. Don't think there's a single one for sale right now that's CPO. I've been through about 10 Porsches, a few Ferraris, and also currently have a Wraith so none of this is new territory for me. Just gotta hope for the best.

dgoldenz · 10-24-2023, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Burmester ftw.

The Burmester system is really good, one of my required options. Top 3 factory sound systems I've heard:

1. Bang and Olufsen in a Vanquish
2. Rolls Royce Bespoke Audio
3. Burmester

09-29-2023, 06:20 AM	#178
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