Guy must be popular on the internet/forums. Back in the day I remember seeing his post on getting each color of the CR.There have been folks who have owned both, but sequentially, not simultaneously.
I see absolutely zero reason to own both... but then again at least one dude that posts regularly on here has two CTRs, and didn't some guy buy 4 S2000s?
I know it's not your main point but I wanted to pick at something you said -- I don't quite get this obsession in the community about how sought after either car will be down the road, or which one will hold their value better.I traded my DE5 for the FL5, others (maybe more) have traded FL5's for DE5's, and at least one traded a FL5 for a DE5 that was then traded to get back to a FL5. You can't go wrong with either one, unless you overpay for either one.
It's TBD which will be rarer or more sought after long-term, but you'll only find the DE5 in North America for now and it's likely a smaller number will be made overall. As others have suggested, they're very similar cars, so owning one of each for personal use would seem a little redundant.
It's not something that matters to me, personally, but the OP had touched on rarity and it seemed like others had weighed in on it as well.I know it's not your main point but I wanted to pick at something you said -- I don't quite get this obsession in the community about how sought after either car will be down the road, or which one will hold their value better.
Personally, I got the ITS because it's what I wanted to right now. I wanted a fun, somewhat reliable car with a manual gearbox and still fit two carseats in the back. I have no intentions of selling this car in the near future given manual gearboxes are getting rarer in new cars. But even so, it doesn't make enough of a material impact on my decision.
You would not have a good time on Porsche forums.I know it's not your main point but I wanted to pick at something you said -- I don't quite get this obsession in the community about how sought after either car will be down the road, or which one will hold their value better.
Personally, I got the ITS because it's what I wanted to right now. I wanted a fun, somewhat reliable car with a manual gearbox and still fit two carseats in the back. I have no intentions of selling this car in the near future given manual gearboxes are getting rarer in new cars. But even so, it doesn't make enough of a material impact on my decision.
I’m with you on the rarity or uniqueness. Just with about everything that I’m into, let it be watches, sneakers, even alcohol, the marketing around is about value, specialty, one of a kind. I guess that’s what a lot of consumers think about no matter what the product is.I know it's not your main point but I wanted to pick at something you said -- I don't quite get this obsession in the community about how sought after either car will be down the road, or which one will hold their value better.
Personally, I got the ITS because it's what I wanted to right now. I wanted a fun, somewhat reliable car with a manual gearbox and still fit two carseats in the back. I have no intentions of selling this car in the near future given manual gearboxes are getting rarer in new cars. But even so, it doesn't make enough of a material impact on my decision.
I own both.Curious if anyone on here owns both and which they prefer, and the decision to have both? Am just curious as it seems the ITS is a lot rarer than the FL5, which makes sense since ITS is just a North America product.
Thats awesome @trajectory009, congrats! Whats your impression of both and how would you describe the driving and experience from an owners point of view. Any regrets from each one?I own both.![]()
I have modded both heavily (ITS 486whp with RV6 and Hondata fuel on e30) and CTR similar mods with Kuro turbo to pick up more hp in the 3-5k band.Thats awesome @trajectory009, congrats! Whats your impression of both and how would you describe the driving and experience from an owners point of view. Any regrets from each one?
Did you work out all the kinks with the FL5 cluster?I have modded both heavily (ITS 486whp with RV6 and Hondata fuel on e30) and CTR similar mods with Kuro turbo to pick up more hp in the 3-5k band.
I enjoy both vehicles but as of today, enjoy the ITS with the mods completed (FL5 cluster, carpet and forged wheels) a bit more as a daily driver. The FL5 is still a fantastic ride and my overall impression may change once Drob finishes the tune next month.