2006 Porsche 911 Consumer Discussions

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cab vs Previous Model

Written by: rdmiller4me on Oct 04, 2009 07:19 AM

I feel sorry for those who have discounted the 2009 PDK model for the 2008 and older units. There is no comparison. First, I recently traded in my 2006 S Cab for a 2009 PDK S Cab. No comparison. The Direct Fuel Injection has added more horsepower, but most importantly, I have seen an incredible difference in fuel efficiency. On the highway, in my '06, I used to get about ... Read More...

Porsche 911

He's Back

Written by: dweiser on Aug 19, 2009 00:14 PM

Hi Everyone, I had a 2006 911 C4 Cab then a 2008 Boxster. I've been Porsche-less for a while but a 2009 911 White Coupe PDK is being delivered late this afternoon. I'm as excited over it as I was waiting for my 2006 911 C4 to arrive from Germany. This one's only coming from Hilton Head, SC. :) Don Read More...

Porsche Service, there is no comparison.

Written by: 911nut on Nov 22, 2008 05:19 PM

It has a been a while since I last posted. In any case, for all you current and future Porsche owners. I have five vehicles, three of which are Porsche's. A 996 2002 C4 Conv, 2006 Cayenne Turbo and a 2007 997S Conv. My 996 has had past issues with oil leaks, not much in volume but a concern nevertheless especially because of RMS issues. About a year and a half ago I noticed, ... Read More...

Re: Popular color for Porsche Carrera [asi12]

Written by: habitat1 on Sep 15, 2008 05:03 AM

There is a lot of speculation about color and resale value. I have a 2005 911S Cab in Seal Grey that I bought off the lot in Spetember, 2005 at a great deal ($10k off). My preference at that time would have been Speed Yellow and, in fact, the next spring I ordered a 2006 through the dealer that I then decided not to take when a deal to sell my 2005 fell through. The dealer ... Read More...

1978-83 911SC

Written by: buylow on Aug 20, 2008 07:53 PM

I was reading an article in "Excellence" magazine about the 10 Porsches to collect today. The 1978-83 911SC caught my eye and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about buying one of these cars? The article claims that a nice one would cost between $16,000 & $19,000, that they're loads of these cars around, that they're durable, fun, don't rust like older Porsches, ... Read More...

Re: 911 Questions - new v. used - help me please! [blckislandguy]

Written by: buylow on Jun 04, 2008 09:48 PM

Sounds like you got in down! I did it backwards-bought the car first and have been studying and learning about porsches ever since (about three months now). Test drove one on Saturday and went to the prosche dealer and bought a 911 on Sunday, and I'm the engineering type-usually analyze the heck out of everything before I buy. But, I got lucky, my 2006 911 coup has ... Read More...

Re: 911 Questions - new v. used - help me please! [buylow]

Written by: blckislandguy on Jun 04, 2008 06:20 PM

Nice post. I agree. For 65K you got a lot of fun. But I wonder if going for new wouldn't have been better. Because Porsche has fantastic resale value , you paid 65K for a 2006. At 13,000 miles it is already more than halfway into needing four new tires for maybe $1500. What would a new 2008 have cost? What did you save? Maybe the way to go on a 997 is to buy it new if you want ... Read More...

Re: Porsche active suspension management [habitat1]

Written by: buylow on May 08, 2008 09:41 PM

Thanks for the info on PASM and certified pre-owned warranty. I guess if the mark up is higher on CPO's then you have to negotiate harder and know your prices. When I bought my 2006 911 from the porsche dealer I was playing off a similar 2006 porsche I liked that was at a BMW dealer. The porsche dealer wanted $71,000 (13,000 miles). The BMW dealer also wanted $71,000 ... Read More...

Re: Bluetooth [diro1]

Written by: buylow on May 29, 2008 09:50 PM

Regarding your questions #1 & #6, my 2006 911 is GT silver with black interior. I saw a silver with tan interior when I bought mine a couple of months ago. The're out there, but black on black has been very popular for awhile. I don't know why. I believe PSM is standard on all 911's. Don't know if it was available on pre 997's. PASM is an option on the base 911 and standard ... Read More...

Re: 911 Questions - new v. used - help me please! [larryallen707]

Written by: buylow on May 27, 2008 09:35 PM

I have been contemplating the purchase of a 911 my whole life.... I assume you have never driven a 911, otherwise you would have bought one by now. I would throw in another $20,000 and get a type 997, 2005 to present, I believe. Why not get the latest technology and most comfortable ride, not to mention a faster car. I have never driven a pre 997, but everyone says the ... Read More...