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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Why did you buy Porsche instead of...

Ferrari or Lamborghini. Particularly F430 and gallardo.
 
Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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I can't speak for everybody (GT owners) but my 997 was about 1/3 the price of an F-car or lambo. And no maintenance worries with porsche.

So it was a $ decision.
 
Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Best bang for the buck
 
Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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As well as monetary reasons, I think being from a smaller city, especially in Arkansas, Porsche is great because it's a little more subtle than cruising around in an f-car, especially than in a Lambo. I think the quality and feel of the car is incredible, but it's a car that my family enjoys more for ourselves and would rather not have the added attention of a red ferrari (though I would clearly love one of those too).

I also just love the 997. It doesn't get much better than a Carrera S Cab on an October afternoon.
 
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There were a few reasons...

1. The subtleness. Doesn't draw nearly as much attention

2. The power. Obviously not for all 911's but the Turbo S is faster than both a F430 and a Gallardo

3. The reliability

4. Backseat/more storage space
 

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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Because I ... oh that's right I never bought a Porsche. Sorry.

 
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For one I can't comfortably and I can actually drive my porsche without worrying how many miles I'm putting on it
 
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For more it was a matter of what I could drive fairly hard and not have to worry about the longevity. The Porsche I can drive multiple times a week and not have to worry about putting km's on. A 430 with 45,000km's is considered pretty k'd out nowadays.
 
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i can think of about 100,000 reasons all of them green
 
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It is more easy to use as daily driver. And also turns into a supercar when you put your foot down. Versatility i think is correct !!.
 



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