Picked up my new Turbo S Cabriolet today

[Alf Essex]

Picked up my new Turbo S Cabriolet earlier today from Porsche East London, moved up from R8 V10 which was a great car but have a feeling this car will keep me at Porsche for some time to come ... as R8 doesn't go back for 1 more week, will try and get some moody shots of both together over weekend.

Anyway here is some pics i promised from earlier posts...

[Martian O]

Congratulations, but a move up from a V10 R8?

[s2000db]

Well it's a bit quicker, so more of a diagonal move then....

[cayman-black]

Congrats. Very nice indeed !

[Martian O]

I presume it was a good deal pre 1st March reg' change?

[Alf Essex]

yes i think a very good deal and due to new model coming out late end of year, was a good time to buy. this was built in nov'12 and registered dec'12.

Re R8 V10, yes its a great car and have no regrets but needed a change and porsche turbo is a step up in my books in terms of overall performance and usage and heritage.

Nice to have been in a position to own both cars...

[Koln-RS]

Martian O said:

I presume it was a good deal pre 1st March reg' change?

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

[mollytherocker]

Koln-RS said:

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

Really? It wouldn't have crossed my mind, but now you have mentioned it....

[Martian O]

Koln-RS said:

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

As the OP has now mentioned, it was a pre-reg' car (December 2012) anyway.

[Ady128]

Koln-RS said:

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

Does that mean I'll have a good chance of getting a 13 number plate at the next DVLA Auction? I like 13s!

[Agent51]

Koln-RS said:

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

Really Who says?

[SFO]

Ady128 said:

Does that mean I'll have a good chance of getting a 13 number plate at the next DVLA Auction? I like 13s!

and you would then need a 13 reg car or later to use it

[giggsy]

Looks stunning... Do like them in white. Did you get a good discount??

Thinking of getting a Turbo too... Prices bound to drop with new 991 turbo due soon although there will be huge price difference between late 997 turbo & 991 turbos..

[Alf Essex]

giggsy said:

Looks stunning... Do like them in white. Did you get a good discount??

Thinking of getting a Turbo too... Prices bound to drop with new 991 turbo due soon although there will be huge price difference between late 997 turbo & 991 turbos..

Yes, my R8 was white also...just think both look stunning in white...will take a pic of both of them together this weekend before my R8 goes for good.

[giggle]

Awesome bit of Kit Alf.

I had the non S PDK Turbo cab and it was a great experience.
Coming from a 430 the novelty of "Free" launches never wore off in fact i couldnt resist launching away from the traffic lights just to brighten my journey up a little while amazing every other motorist who can never quite believe that a 911 has just disappeared into thin air

[giggsy]

Actually was thinking of either a Turbo or a R8... Great to see your two cars side by side....was ur r8 cab too Alf?? Great choice of cars

[Alf Essex]

giggsy said:

Actually was thinking of either a Turbo or a R8... Great to see your two cars side by side....was ur r8 cab too Alf?? Great choice of cars

No was the coupe, so thought i'd move to a cab for a change. i will post the 2 cars side by side over weekend, it might help you decide

[Carl_Docklands]

Nice piece of kit Alf. Congratulations.

4 weeks till summertime.

[Cardiff]

Not really a fan of black wheels but apart from that its bloody gorgeous

[Koln-RS]

Agent51 said:

Koln-RS said:

Apparently, a lot of people don't want '13' reg cars

Really Who says?

Take your pick https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=13+registration+...