997 vs 993
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OT, but today I parked (in my DD) next to an Arena on Cashmere 996. I said, "nice Arena Red" and he said, "Huh?" I said, "I like the color." He said, "Yeah." Then I said, "how do you like your 996?" He said, "It's a 911."
I guess that's part of "old school" vs "new school."
I guess that's part of "old school" vs "new school."
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I test drove a 997s and Cayman S not too long ago. The 997 S had much more power/torque than the my 993. After a brief drive, I concluded the 997 is every bit a '911' as the 993. And I also have to admit the Cayman S is a very well balanced and fun to drive car.
At the end of the day, I still don't see a reason to pay the price premium of the 997 above my 993, and happily sped off in my 993. It is funny that all the salesmen there drooled over the 993 when I pulled up.
At the end of the day, I still don't see a reason to pay the price premium of the 997 above my 993, and happily sped off in my 993. It is funny that all the salesmen there drooled over the 993 when I pulled up.
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Ahhh, the age-old discussion: today's power/performance vs. yesterday's "aura" and mystique.
While the 993 is nearly equaled in HP by many mundane sedans, and out-powered by even modestly-priced sportscars, and demonstrably not in the same performance league as a current-grade Porsche with over a decade of manufacturing advances plus millions in add'l R&D, does that make the 997 a "better" car?
You decide. Not my goal to convince anyone, to be sure. But my definition and criteria for a "sports car" --even a commuting one-- differs from another's (especially that guy who doesn't even know what a 996 is!). All I know is that even my lowly little SC Trackmeister, when driven on the street occasionally, gives me serious grins/goosebumps every time I drive her. The 993 isn't any "better" a sports car, just different in that it fulfills different goals. One thing is clear: though it is nice to have choices, it is nicer still to have the very best to choose from. Happy choosing!
Edward
While the 993 is nearly equaled in HP by many mundane sedans, and out-powered by even modestly-priced sportscars, and demonstrably not in the same performance league as a current-grade Porsche with over a decade of manufacturing advances plus millions in add'l R&D, does that make the 997 a "better" car?
You decide. Not my goal to convince anyone, to be sure. But my definition and criteria for a "sports car" --even a commuting one-- differs from another's (especially that guy who doesn't even know what a 996 is!). All I know is that even my lowly little SC Trackmeister, when driven on the street occasionally, gives me serious grins/goosebumps every time I drive her. The 993 isn't any "better" a sports car, just different in that it fulfills different goals. One thing is clear: though it is nice to have choices, it is nicer still to have the very best to choose from. Happy choosing!
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I've already purchased RS gears for my car, and at some vague, distant future date, when the engine needs to be rebuilt, it will get the 9M treatment. RS gears plus 350 bhp and I think there won't be any performance deficit with the 997.
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Ahhh, the age-old discussion: today's power/performance vs. yesterday's "aura" and mystique.
While the 993 is nearly equaled in HP by many mundane sedans, and out-powered by even modestly-priced sportscars, and demonstrably not in the same performance league as a current-grade Porsche with over a decade of manufacturing advances plus millions in add'l R&D, does that make the 997 a "better" car?
You decide. Not my goal to convince anyone, to be sure. But my definition and criteria for a "sports car" --even a commuting one-- differs from another's (especially that guy who doesn't even know what a 996 is!). All I know is that even my lowly little SC Trackmeister, when driven on the street occasionally, gives me serious grins/goosebumps every time I drive her. The 993 isn't any "better" a sports car, just different in that it fulfills different goals. One thing is clear: though it is nice to have choices, it is nicer still to have the very best to choose from. Happy choosing!
Edward
While the 993 is nearly equaled in HP by many mundane sedans, and out-powered by even modestly-priced sportscars, and demonstrably not in the same performance league as a current-grade Porsche with over a decade of manufacturing advances plus millions in add'l R&D, does that make the 997 a "better" car?
You decide. Not my goal to convince anyone, to be sure. But my definition and criteria for a "sports car" --even a commuting one-- differs from another's (especially that guy who doesn't even know what a 996 is!). All I know is that even my lowly little SC Trackmeister, when driven on the street occasionally, gives me serious grins/goosebumps every time I drive her. The 993 isn't any "better" a sports car, just different in that it fulfills different goals. One thing is clear: though it is nice to have choices, it is nicer still to have the very best to choose from. Happy choosing!
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I drive that car evey day.......................in my dreams!!!!!
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...the one that you own the keys to.
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The true test of an automotive "love affair is: a)Do you get excited when you turn the key? and b) When you park it, do you look over your shoulder for a last look at that gorgeous body? If not, "Get on the bus, Gus!".