Test drove C2S w/ X51...
10-10-2006, 12:00 AM
#31
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
Bullet...to add to that, I was at the track last weekend and couldn't reel in a stock Cayman S on the straights with my 997.
Most people don't realize that tenths of seconds are hardly perceptible in the real world and by 'seat of the pants'.
Most people don't realize that tenths of seconds are hardly perceptible in the real world and by 'seat of the pants'.
Though Porsche has placed the 911 at the top of the hierarchy, the Cayman S is every bit as fast as a 911 - those Porsche numbers don't fool me. I have no doubt that an average driver would get equal or better lap times in a Cayman S than a 997 just because the mid engine layout is so intuitive. (No wonder they didn't put a LSD on the Cayman S).
Knowing what I know now, I'd get a pre-owned 997 C2 (for value), or a 997 GT3 (for the thrill), or a 993 TT (for resale, and sound). I might even consider a Boxster S (for the fun).
-B
10-10-2006, 12:12 AM
#32
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from what i saw on track, given equal driver, 996 997 non s are slower than cayman.
x51's, they are gone, no way can cayman keep up.
997s, close call. very close call.
x51's, they are gone, no way can cayman keep up.
997s, close call. very close call.
