Goodbye 997TT - After only 3 months
10-18-2016, 05:19 AM
#1
Goodbye 997TT - After only 3 months
Well it seems Ive decided to get rid of my 911 997 Turbo. I only got it a few months ago.
It was and always be a great car, brilliantly engineered and does everything so well, almost too well.
I started to realise I had to be going faaaast to be enjoying myself. Australia is the wrong place to be going even at moderate speeds let alone fast. I still can't get my head around the fact that doing 70mph (112kmh) on an open empty multi lane highway in good dry conditions will likely get you a fine and demerit points.
I pondered over a replacement and wanted something I could enjoy when not at warp speeds.
My new car isn't as fast, isn't engineered as well, won't go around a track as quickly, and objectively is probably worse in every way, but (to me) subjectively better.
So goodbye 911 and Hello Aston Martin. That sound is amazing and I love it. The 1000W Bang & Olufsen Sound System and pop up tweeters are a nice touch, but I am still listening to that V8 every time I drive
911 was GREAT, and if I lived at the foot of some great twisties then Id have kept it much longer, but I don't
I can't explain why, but I actually really liked the Sportshift II. There is some technique involved, having to lift off the accelerator when changing gear etc, but I strangely liked how mechanical the whole process seemed. Weird I know and light years behind a PDK, but I liked it for some reason. Once you get the technique its really smooth, but requires work.
The Porsche is just so much more efficient at all this which is why its the best single car for many out there.
I looked at a manual but the plus the Sportshift one was better specced plus part of some limited edition with the 1000W Sound system with pop up tweeters, soft touch leather(apparently previously only available on the $2 million One-77), and had wheels I loved. The black manual one is still for sale.
The interior is also a wonderful place to be. You feel very cocooned in and surrounded by luxury. The front is very long so is harder to see out of than the 911, but who needs to see out of the front anyway.
Another thing which I like is (minor point I know) is that the Aston doesn't seem to scrape where the Porsche used to. Both stock suspension, but there seems to be less overhang on the front with the Aston.
I also find this way more comfortable than my 997 was. It soaks up the bumps much better and is just more relaxing to drive, if you like that sort of thing. Ive had a few late night blasts down to the coast, just gliding along enjoying that V8 growl. Unless I push hard, I personally don't feel that much of a gap handling wise, although I do not doubt for a second the Aston will be slower.
The 997 Turbo would devour the Aston and leave it far behind, but I am happy here at the back.
A few quick amateur snaps off my iPhone
Cheers
Jkay
It was and always be a great car, brilliantly engineered and does everything so well, almost too well.
I started to realise I had to be going faaaast to be enjoying myself. Australia is the wrong place to be going even at moderate speeds let alone fast. I still can't get my head around the fact that doing 70mph (112kmh) on an open empty multi lane highway in good dry conditions will likely get you a fine and demerit points.
I pondered over a replacement and wanted something I could enjoy when not at warp speeds.
My new car isn't as fast, isn't engineered as well, won't go around a track as quickly, and objectively is probably worse in every way, but (to me) subjectively better.
So goodbye 911 and Hello Aston Martin. That sound is amazing and I love it. The 1000W Bang & Olufsen Sound System and pop up tweeters are a nice touch, but I am still listening to that V8 every time I drive
911 was GREAT, and if I lived at the foot of some great twisties then Id have kept it much longer, but I don't
I can't explain why, but I actually really liked the Sportshift II. There is some technique involved, having to lift off the accelerator when changing gear etc, but I strangely liked how mechanical the whole process seemed. Weird I know and light years behind a PDK, but I liked it for some reason. Once you get the technique its really smooth, but requires work.
The Porsche is just so much more efficient at all this which is why its the best single car for many out there.
I looked at a manual but the plus the Sportshift one was better specced plus part of some limited edition with the 1000W Sound system with pop up tweeters, soft touch leather(apparently previously only available on the $2 million One-77), and had wheels I loved. The black manual one is still for sale.
The interior is also a wonderful place to be. You feel very cocooned in and surrounded by luxury. The front is very long so is harder to see out of than the 911, but who needs to see out of the front anyway.
Another thing which I like is (minor point I know) is that the Aston doesn't seem to scrape where the Porsche used to. Both stock suspension, but there seems to be less overhang on the front with the Aston.
I also find this way more comfortable than my 997 was. It soaks up the bumps much better and is just more relaxing to drive, if you like that sort of thing. Ive had a few late night blasts down to the coast, just gliding along enjoying that V8 growl. Unless I push hard, I personally don't feel that much of a gap handling wise, although I do not doubt for a second the Aston will be slower.
The 997 Turbo would devour the Aston and leave it far behind, but I am happy here at the back.
A few quick amateur snaps off my iPhone
Cheers
Jkay
10-18-2016, 10:07 AM
#2
I've never driven an Aston, but that is one sexy vehicle. I can understand wanting more of a GT cruiser than a performance vehicle if you could never get the chance to stretch the 911's legs. That's a quick turn around on vehicles, but sometimes you just know if the car is not right for you and your needs. Congrats on the purchase!
10-18-2016, 09:56 PM
#6
Drifting
Nice one! That Aston looks stunning.
Yeh the 911 can get too you at times I guess, but being a weekend fun car that's what I like most.
I fully understand why you love the interior as well. My mate had the same Astom for a while and I was surprised how small they were inside.
Very nice car. Enjoy.
Yeh the 911 can get too you at times I guess, but being a weekend fun car that's what I like most.
I fully understand why you love the interior as well. My mate had the same Astom for a while and I was surprised how small they were inside.
Very nice car. Enjoy.
10-18-2016, 10:09 PM
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Aston was the only car that came a close second when I was buying new in 2008. Enjoy.
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that was a sweet TT cabrio!
Aston Martin are all about style, especially the long wheel base. They look fantastic.
The 997TT is all about brakes, acceleration and steering feel. I love it, but on straight flat roads i could see the boredom setting in....
The only thing id miss would be the little nose. The Astons feel so long in the nose.
Aston Martin are all about style, especially the long wheel base. They look fantastic.
The 997TT is all about brakes, acceleration and steering feel. I love it, but on straight flat roads i could see the boredom setting in....
The only thing id miss would be the little nose. The Astons feel so long in the nose.
10-19-2016, 01:07 AM
#11
Thank you all.
This is a MY14 with 5000 miles/8000 km on the clock, still feels very new inside.
The 997TT is definitely a better drivers car, no doubt, and is sweeeeet as on the correct roads. I live in the inner city (Sydney Australia), so the TT is so held back here. Police are obsessed with handing out speeding fines too in Australia.
I always have and probably always will love Porsches, and would love to own both, but thats not quite possible right now. A GT3RS or another Turbo one day would be a dream.
In the meantime, I shall just enjoy the looks, interior and sound of the Aston, and I apologise in advance to any 911 drivers if Im being too slow holding you up
This is a MY14 with 5000 miles/8000 km on the clock, still feels very new inside.
The 997TT is definitely a better drivers car, no doubt, and is sweeeeet as on the correct roads. I live in the inner city (Sydney Australia), so the TT is so held back here. Police are obsessed with handing out speeding fines too in Australia.
I always have and probably always will love Porsches, and would love to own both, but thats not quite possible right now. A GT3RS or another Turbo one day would be a dream.
In the meantime, I shall just enjoy the looks, interior and sound of the Aston, and I apologise in advance to any 911 drivers if Im being too slow holding you up
