I think I just sold my Cayenne Turbo S. Center of gravity and handling almost enough, but not quite.

I had a 944 S2 in the past and was spoiled with the balance/handling.

So I'm looking for a coupe.

I test drove a 08 911 S and while the ride was bumpy in the city, it seemed like it might be MORE comfortable because of the handling/balance. More comfortable than the cayenne or a regular sedan. If I did get a turbo, it would likely be a 02 or 03.

I'm looking for a daily driver mainly, a car that I would try to find excuses to jump in and drive. I drive 300 miles south on the weekends, and just errands during the week (I walk to work).

Would a 911 be comfortable enought for my 49 year-old 225 lb sorry butt? I mean the ride.

I think I'd be okay with a 968 or even a 944, but I'd need to find a ding free and well maintained nice rider. Could use some help here as well.

 

I think you'll have to just drive one and decide for yourself. It's clearly not the most comfortable car I own, but it's my favorite and long trips don't really bother me. I find the seats comfortable and supportive.

It's not my DD, but for the use you describe I would be fine with it as my primary car.

 

I did 1700 miles (2700km in my language) over 4 days a couple of weeks ago.

So your 300 miles on a weekend would be easy.
I did not have a problem with the comfort, (any more than doing that sork of distance in any car)

One of the days I drove from 6:30 am to 5 pm only stopping for fuel and food. I must admit that i did enjoy my first beer that night.

Go for it they are great

 

It's a Porsche thing, either you get it or you don't.

But you will never know until you try.

And by Porsche, I really mean 911.

 

Do 996s and 997s count as a Porsche?

 

These are both 911s

 

The internal numbers 964, 993,996,997, 991 many come and go, but 911 is forevever. We drive 911 s!

 

Yes, I was just wondering if the air cooled versions are considered more "Porsche".

 

They may be to the guys who only have air cooled ones.

 

Drive a 996 TT and a 06 997 S and 997 non S back to back to decide,I did and bought a Jag XK but had some nerve issues in my left leg that have since healed.

 

for me - the stock 996TT suspension felt softer and more comfortable over long distances than my cayenne S if thats what you are looking for. not sure on the cayenne turbo with the air ride stuff.

for that same reason, I tore it out and put motons on it

 

You may not like the stock seats if you're a larger framed guy but other than that a Turbo sounds like fun for the kind of driving you're talking about. The thing is a highway star.

 

Possibly, but then only by the mouldiest of the Mouldy Figs.

 

DUDE
You come on here asking advice from guys that HAVE ponied up and put their cash on the table with these toys.
You then mock them / us / me

why be like this?

I have all the time in the world to help people enjoy their cars particually porsches and am prepared to GIVE my time / advice / opinion to a complete stranger on the other side of the world.

All i ask in return is the respect that I have showen.

YOU FAILED

 

You drive a Cayenne and you post this?