Originally posted by AtW
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Should I buy a used Porsche 911 and drive through Europe?
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Last edited by beaker; 7 December 2011, 19:16.Don't ask Beaker. He's just another muppet. -
Hire one for a month. Will probably cost the same as you lose in transaction charges and depreciation, unless you get a model that may go up in price in that time.
Anyway, if the trip isn't till next autumn, see what happens with the eurozone before then. If it goes tits up there may be loads of turboed up bs looking to flog their motors to pay the rent, boy.
Prestige cars may be as desirable as the euro by then, so bargains galore.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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Originally posted by beaker View PostYes, that's the whole point!
Wasn't planning to head off in the middle of winter - might wait until Autumn. Agree that a 4WD model would be the way to go (CS4 or Turbo). Enough room for the missus in the front, a mountain bike on top, some bags in the back and a couple of illegals underneath...
* based on the experiences of a mate who has one. He arrived at a remote hotel in the Alps one very snowy night and they asked him if he'd come by the tractor they'd laid on for guests. They were most surprised that a car could make it that night.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostRight, then back to the 911. Has to be the 996 Turbo IMHO unless you can spring to a 997 Turbo.
Down through France to Monte Carlo, across to Italy, Col De Turini, cross the Alps into Germany, Autobahns, Nürburgring for some mentalism. Then it's up to you. Cross to Eastern Europe or head north through Denmark or head home via Netherlands and Belgium.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostOK. I'd reckon something like an RS4* for winter, and leave the Porsche for summer. Left hookers of course.
* based on the experiences of a mate who has one. He arrived at a remote hotel in the Alps one very snowy night and they asked him if he'd come by the tractor they'd laid on for guests. They were most surprised that a car could make it that night.
It can do 0 - 62 mph in just over 3 seconds and 200 MPH.
Try that in your Audi.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post911 (996 or 997) Turbo is 4x4. How many more times?
It can do 0 - 62 mph in just over 3 seconds and 200 MPH.
Try that in your Audi.Don't ask Beaker. He's just another muppet.Comment
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Originally posted by beaker View PostI travel light. Let's say maybe 3-4 weeks across France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, wife in the front, 2 soft bags with a week of clothes in the back, no kids.
Done right, a driving holiday is far more fun than staying in one place though. The secret is to make sure you have freedom to move where you want when you want.Last edited by doodab; 7 December 2011, 20:47.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostThe secret is to make sure you have freedom to move where you want when you want.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostLooks like 996 can be had for £25k but 997 is like £50k - there must be a reason for it surely.
Next time this year...
997 looks fantastic. Modern, aggressive, much more like the 993.
996 looks a bit...boring...crap...it's them tulipty headlights for start.
996 Interior looks plain, old fashioned.
997 interior looks modern, very high quality.
That's where your extra £20K is going for a start.Comment
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