SL/R230: Took the plunge...
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Took the plunge...
Well, I took the plunge and put myself on the list for the new Porsche TT.
0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.
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Last edited by LovinMercedes; 02-17-2006 at 11:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Well, I took the plunge and put myself on the list for the new Porsche TT.
0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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2006 SL 500
Congrats!
Wish you had purchased another SL 600 because I've aleays enjoyed your insights but I know you'll still be here to offer your help anyway. A friend of mine had the TT and loved it - a different beast from the SL line but a great car in its own way. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by mick1
what color do you plan on getting ?
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I am planning on getting the metallic black with a red and black interior.
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Are you getting the cabrio?
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Originally Posted by v8plus4
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Are you getting the cabrio?
You should be able to order a hard top with the cabrio and hopefully it will have good lines. Unfortunately the specs are not completely out yet so we will have to see.
The SL is the only car where you get both.
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Last edited by LovinMercedes; 02-18-2006 at 12:29 AM.
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Great choice, great car. Congrats, of course -
And ENJOY!
Do you have an idea what your wait-time is? And did you order out of SF or SJ?
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And ENJOY!
Do you have an idea what your wait-time is? And did you order out of SF or SJ?
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I am planning on getting the metallic black with a red and black interior.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Well, I took the plunge and put myself on the list for the new Porsche TT.
0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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0-60 in 3.4 seconds just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
Ready and interested in hearing any and all comments.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I'll take the under for $1000.00
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from:
http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/usa.aspx
3.6 liters
480 hp
0-60 mph 3.7 secs (manual) / 3.4 secs (tiptronic s)
top speed 193 mph
21.6 mpg (manual) / 20.5 mpg (tiptronic s)
this supercar gets better gas mileage than my daily driver
http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/usa.aspx
3.6 liters
480 hp
0-60 mph 3.7 secs (manual) / 3.4 secs (tiptronic s)
top speed 193 mph
21.6 mpg (manual) / 20.5 mpg (tiptronic s)
this supercar gets better gas mileage than my daily driver
![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
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Originally Posted by mick1
from:
http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/usa.aspx
3.6 liters
480 hp
0-60 mph 3.7 secs (manual) / 3.4 secs (tiptronic s)
top speed 193 mph
21.6 mpg (manual) / 20.5 mpg (tiptronic s)
this supercar gets better gas mileage than my daily driver![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/usa.aspx
3.6 liters
480 hp
0-60 mph 3.7 secs (manual) / 3.4 secs (tiptronic s)
top speed 193 mph
21.6 mpg (manual) / 20.5 mpg (tiptronic s)
this supercar gets better gas mileage than my daily driver
![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
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Originally Posted by vantage78
I haven't seen the latest threads on the porsche forums, but did anyone get to the bottom of why the tip is quicker than the manual? ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
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http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/pors...679567691.html
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Good choice. I like the rear and sides while the front does look a tad bit regular carrera-ish...which is understandable since it is a 911 (Its awesome though). I like how in 2000/2001 the 996 turbo had those special lights differentiating it from th e normal 911, which got them a year later anway. Anyway, I'd be proud to own one even if its not a benz
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Originally Posted by ///CLKfiftyfive
The over/under before he gets rid of it is 87 days.
I'll take the under for $1000.00![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I'll take the under for $1000.00
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Originally Posted by CASL55
How come? I thought you loved it.
Jim
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Aston Martin was incredibly good to me so I really don't feel it would be right of me to go into detail and talk about it.
All I can say is that they recognized the problem and took complete care of me without hesitation. They are a great car company.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
It was incredible but it had a manufactures flaw that could not be fixed.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I did love the car. It was incredible but it had a manufactures flaw that could not be fixed.
Aston Martin was incredibly good to me so I really don't feel it would be right of me to go into detail and talk about it.
All I can say is that they recognized the problem and took complete care of me without hesitation. They are a great car company.
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Aston Martin was incredibly good to me so I really don't feel it would be right of me to go into detail and talk about it.
All I can say is that they recognized the problem and took complete care of me without hesitation. They are a great car company.
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thats good to know
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Originally Posted by Evil Duffman
thats good to know
, and congrats I LOVE the new 997s. You ever consider the new V8 Vantages?
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The performance isn't even close to the new TT but neverless a nice car.
Since I never had one I thought it would be fun to get into Porsche and 0-60 in 3.4 sounded like a good time.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Yes, looked at the car but after the Vanquish S, it just didn't do it for me, although a very nice car.
The performance isn't even close to the new TT but neverless a nice car.
Since I never had one I thought it would be fun to get into Porsche and 0-60 in 3.4 sounded like a good time.![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The performance isn't even close to the new TT but neverless a nice car.
Since I never had one I thought it would be fun to get into Porsche and 0-60 in 3.4 sounded like a good time.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Congrats! Although with your interior requirements I can't imagine you will dig the porsche. I say F430 or Gallardo Spyder and call it a day! I still have not had a single issue with the SL65. My neighbor is picking up a new DB9 Volante in a few weeks and I am curious to see how that holds up. I love the look. The porsche, like the SL unfortunately is a bit sterile.
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Originally Posted by Juice it
Congrats! Although with your interior requirements I can't imagine you will dig the porsche. I say F430 or Gallardo Spyder and call it a day! I still have not had a single issue with the SL65. My neighbor is picking up a new DB9 Volante in a few weeks and I am curious to see how that holds up. I love the look. The porsche, like the SL unfortunately is a bit sterile.
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I am ready for a little sterility.
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I actually thought the new inside of the TT was nice...am I losing my touch?
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