Why would I want a 911?
09-13-2002, 12:52 AM
#31
951 Badger:
I had the same type of first drive in a 911 as you. Years ago, I went to a dealership to test drive a 911 with a buddy who was seriously looking to get into one. The car in question was an '87 that was only a few years old. After my friend test drove the car, the dealer was 'kind enough' to let me drive it around the block in some residential neighborhood. I went 25 mph max under the salesman's 'watchful eye'. I hated it. I was very disappointed because I had always loved 911's...
Fast forward a few years. I was then seriously looking at trying to find a 911 because my budget now allowed it. I found an '88 that I could afford and test drove it. The dealership obviously let me really test drive the car (not some supervised stroll around the block like my first drive). After getting that car up to speed, I was screwed. I had to have one. I went home giggling like a little school kid. I bought my first 911 not too long after that drive.
So, spend some time really driving a 911 and you'll know instantly whether or not to get rid of your 951 (it's beautiful by the way) and get a 911.
Good Luck
Jay
90 964
I had the same type of first drive in a 911 as you. Years ago, I went to a dealership to test drive a 911 with a buddy who was seriously looking to get into one. The car in question was an '87 that was only a few years old. After my friend test drove the car, the dealer was 'kind enough' to let me drive it around the block in some residential neighborhood. I went 25 mph max under the salesman's 'watchful eye'. I hated it. I was very disappointed because I had always loved 911's...
Fast forward a few years. I was then seriously looking at trying to find a 911 because my budget now allowed it. I found an '88 that I could afford and test drove it. The dealership obviously let me really test drive the car (not some supervised stroll around the block like my first drive). After getting that car up to speed, I was screwed. I had to have one. I went home giggling like a little school kid. I bought my first 911 not too long after that drive.
So, spend some time really driving a 911 and you'll know instantly whether or not to get rid of your 951 (it's beautiful by the way) and get a 911.
Good Luck
Jay
90 964
09-13-2002, 02:24 AM
#32
Hi 951Badger,
One thing I notice: 911 owners almost always try to keep their cars while the others like to trade for a newer model from the same or a different manufacturer from time to time. I believe the reason is that the 911's driving experience is so unique that you cannot find that special feel from any other cars, while a lot of other sports cars drive pretty much the same.
A quote from Vic Elford's book "Porsche high-performance driving hand book" Pg.55 which states: The truth of the matter is that although early 911s were a little more difficult to drive than "conventional" cars, largely because they had comparatively narrow wheels and tires, once you master the technique, you can do things with a 911 that, if not impossible, are certainly much more difficult with other cars.
Ther you have it. I believed he speaks for most of the 911 owners.
Good luck on your decision.
BTW, I love your car ,too.
One thing I notice: 911 owners almost always try to keep their cars while the others like to trade for a newer model from the same or a different manufacturer from time to time. I believe the reason is that the 911's driving experience is so unique that you cannot find that special feel from any other cars, while a lot of other sports cars drive pretty much the same.
A quote from Vic Elford's book "Porsche high-performance driving hand book" Pg.55 which states: The truth of the matter is that although early 911s were a little more difficult to drive than "conventional" cars, largely because they had comparatively narrow wheels and tires, once you master the technique, you can do things with a 911 that, if not impossible, are certainly much more difficult with other cars.
Ther you have it. I believed he speaks for most of the 911 owners.
Good luck on your decision.
BTW, I love your car ,too.
09-13-2002, 09:40 AM
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I drove my 71 911 coupe Carrera RS replica to work every day this week.
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09-14-2002, 10:28 AM
#35
Agreeing with most of the reasons above but adding a few more-
It's a "horse"-
Advancements in modern cars, ABS,power everything etc have made cars which are vastly superior transportation but have moved away from being your "horse" and more towards a very capable appliance.
A 911 is like a horse, you can bond with it and communicate with it. I rarely listen to the radio(not just because it's lousy) when driving. Did horses come with Radios?.
It smells -
That hint of oil on the heat exchangers/gas and leather smell says that this a living machine, not a refined,controlled ,programmed result of low cost integrated circuits and focus groups.
It's a race car-
I've had a Corvette,ImpalaSS,SHO, Fiat 124, all cars made to go fast. The 911 is a race car made slower by the amenities. ( why do I have those power windows?).
There is nothing like being unique.
It's a "horse"-
Advancements in modern cars, ABS,power everything etc have made cars which are vastly superior transportation but have moved away from being your "horse" and more towards a very capable appliance.
A 911 is like a horse, you can bond with it and communicate with it. I rarely listen to the radio(not just because it's lousy) when driving. Did horses come with Radios?.
It smells -
That hint of oil on the heat exchangers/gas and leather smell says that this a living machine, not a refined,controlled ,programmed result of low cost integrated circuits and focus groups.
It's a race car-
I've had a Corvette,ImpalaSS,SHO, Fiat 124, all cars made to go fast. The 911 is a race car made slower by the amenities. ( why do I have those power windows?).
There is nothing like being unique.
09-15-2002, 05:00 PM
#36
I read a lot of the other replies and found most of them true or humorous. My response to you is that you do NOT belong in a 911!!! Reason being is that you obviously do not have the gene or chromosome or whatever it is that tells you internally that you MUST to own a 911. This desire can be suppressed for a while until the minute that you can figure out a way to purchase your first 911 and satisfy the primal craving (you wouldn't understand). I am 42 and remember seeing 911's at Riverside Int'l Raceway in the 60's and 70's while going to races with my dad. I remember that I knew that I had to own a 911 some day. I had posters in my room and drew pictures of 911's on my PeeChee folder in high school.
I have my 911 now and work on it constantly (mostly upgrades). I love my car, I autocross, time trial and drive it when I can. If you haven't always wanted one, don't get one you probably won't like it. It's like having and REALLY good looking girlfriend, you gotta really be crazy about her because she's going to be a lotta work!!
I have my 911 now and work on it constantly (mostly upgrades). I love my car, I autocross, time trial and drive it when I can. If you haven't always wanted one, don't get one you probably won't like it. It's like having and REALLY good looking girlfriend, you gotta really be crazy about her because she's going to be a lotta work!!
