NickD

Thanks everyone, you definitely helped with the trans decision...it will definitely be a stick.

I guess I was just scared that a new clutch would cost a few grand like a Ferrari. At less than a grand, it's a no brainer.

As far as an S or not...I think this will come down to finding the right car (color & options) with the right price.

I'm set on either Red or White with preferably a black interior and I really want the Sport seats. It would be perfect to find one with a Short Shifter and Sport Exhaust.

I live in Anaheim Hills (So. CA), if anyone knows of such a car, please let me know:

NDeNapoli@SprintPCS.com

Thanks, Nick

Hi! You will definitely enjoy jumping from the M3 club to the Porsche club of fortunate drivers. I also owned an M3, but to me Porsche is Porsche and will always Porsche. I currently drive a 2006 C4S, and used to have a 996 C4, so I experienced both the S and non S. Both versions were and are amazing, it is a matter of preference. Indeed the S is slighly more aggressive, but then again even a regular carrera will give you the thrill with or without the top down. Now, as for stick over non stick, stick is the way to go without any doubt. Porsche are built and meant to be driven with a stick...that is when you will feel trully in connection with the car. If I was you, I would buy one from a reputable dealer, and either buy or negociate a certification in the deal, it will give you peace of mind, and guarentee in case of eventual issues. Indeed Porsche are very reliable and brute cars that can be abused and driven hard, but unless you know exactely who and how the car was driven, I would prefer to go to a Porsche certified dealer. It may cost you a few dollars more, but in the long run, it would be much safer.

Hope my two cents will help you to make a sound decision, but definitely the best was convincing yourself to get a Porsche...

Good Luck

Porschester

Thanks for the feedback... I really appreciate it and it sounds like smart advice.

I agree with you 100% about the stick, the ONLY reason I was even concidering a Tip was to not worry about the clutch on a used purchase.

Is there something I can read that would tell me more about the Porsche "certification"?

One other thing though...there was no convincing necessary to decide on a Porsche next, it was the obvious choice :-)))

Thanks again!!!

Nick

I'm looking into buying a used 911 Cabrio, either 05/06/07.

I'm not set on an S or non S but pretty sure I'll go with a stick versus Tip.

I'm coming out of a 2003 M3 Convertible with SMG and live in So. CA and it will be a weekend car.

I would really appreciate any and all advice on...

1) - Since it looks to be about 10k more, should I go with an S over a non S

2) - Is there a list of things I should specifically look at or do when inspecting one?

3) - Since I'm leaning towards a stick, how would you suggest that I ensure the clutch is in decent condition?