Look what the dealer let me take home ... ! (a bit long)
01-27-2009, 12:23 AM
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Well, for one .... it's NEW ! And, the performance of a normally aspirated Porsche is just fantastic. Every one I get is better than the one before .... like Darwin, eh.
But, I suspected the Turbo to be very ungainly around town or at low speeds. But, that is not the case .... it's as EZ to drive slow and around town as the 997 C4S. Shifting from 1st to 2nd was not as 'clean', but it could just be me and the new car. The clutch is EZr to use than the S versions .... different hydraulics? Don't know.
I do have to say tho ... when you stomp on the GO Peddle, the car lurches forward like I can't believe. I did respect the new car and did not trash it ... but, the thing is a MONSTER ! Heck, this is a sub 4 second car !
But, all that said .... I will not be able to do these things with the SO on board. She takes a particular stance on 'driving like a maniac' .... altho, I do not think I do so. I'm a fast driver, and a safe driver .... but, I like to see what the car can do in short runs. I'm not much into seeing if the car can do 200 mph .... but, driving at 'the century mark' on the Super Slab for a while is fine with me .... traffic conditions allowing, of course.
But, back to your question ..... the car is WONDERFUL ! I'm stoked. But, I alway am stoked when I get a new vehicle. Just how we are.
But, I suspected the Turbo to be very ungainly around town or at low speeds. But, that is not the case .... it's as EZ to drive slow and around town as the 997 C4S. Shifting from 1st to 2nd was not as 'clean', but it could just be me and the new car. The clutch is EZr to use than the S versions .... different hydraulics? Don't know.
I do have to say tho ... when you stomp on the GO Peddle, the car lurches forward like I can't believe. I did respect the new car and did not trash it ... but, the thing is a MONSTER ! Heck, this is a sub 4 second car !
But, all that said .... I will not be able to do these things with the SO on board. She takes a particular stance on 'driving like a maniac' .... altho, I do not think I do so. I'm a fast driver, and a safe driver .... but, I like to see what the car can do in short runs. I'm not much into seeing if the car can do 200 mph .... but, driving at 'the century mark' on the Super Slab for a while is fine with me .... traffic conditions allowing, of course.
But, back to your question ..... the car is WONDERFUL ! I'm stoked. But, I alway am stoked when I get a new vehicle. Just how we are.
Question about the clutch; you mention that it is easier to use than the 911s clutch? I've never driven a 997 Turbo, but I did sit in one once at a dealership. The clutch felt insanely heavy; I had to use two feet. Ok, no i didn't, but you get my point....interesting that you say otherwise!
01-27-2009, 12:41 AM
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I had a Midenite blu turbo with beige interior and its a classic. THe new turbos are the most refined supercars in the world. Around town it will be like a caddy (sorry dont know what other cliche' to use)
and when youre ready to get on it it will get up and go. Believe me after driving 2 GT3s in the last 3 years the Turbo is a sweet machine for around town.
Love the story. You know we are all going to be sympathetic.
and when youre ready to get on it it will get up and go. Believe me after driving 2 GT3s in the last 3 years the Turbo is a sweet machine for around town.
Love the story. You know we are all going to be sympathetic.
01-27-2009, 01:12 AM
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Congrats on the new Turbo! Nice colour combo.
Question about the clutch; you mention that it is easier to use than the 911s clutch? I've never driven a 997 Turbo, but I did sit in one once at a dealership. The clutch felt insanely heavy; I had to use two feet. Ok, no i didn't, but you get my point....interesting that you say otherwise!
Question about the clutch; you mention that it is easier to use than the 911s clutch? I've never driven a 997 Turbo, but I did sit in one once at a dealership. The clutch felt insanely heavy; I had to use two feet. Ok, no i didn't, but you get my point....interesting that you say otherwise!
Slick like butta!
01-27-2009, 02:01 AM
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Big congrats! Great car. It is probably a keeper as well, since this is probably the last Turbo with the GT1-based engine...
And your salesman is pretty smooth, good job for him.
Regards,
And your salesman is pretty smooth, good job for him.
Regards,
01-27-2009, 08:53 AM
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Nice choice, they let you take it home because they knew you would buy it! The TT is awesome good luck with it.
01-27-2009, 11:41 AM
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love your car buying story.
great choice, the supercar in cab version, nothing else to upgrade to for a while.
don't worry about waiting for the new model if you're buying a 6 speed anyway, the new model's selling point is PDK, everything else is about the same.
great choice, the supercar in cab version, nothing else to upgrade to for a while.
don't worry about waiting for the new model if you're buying a 6 speed anyway, the new model's selling point is PDK, everything else is about the same.
01-27-2009, 11:17 PM
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I drove the new 997.2S. The motor is enough to move from the 'old car' to the 'new car'. But, the Turbo .... well .... for git about it! It's a monster.
I think it's like everything .... waiting for the next 'upgrade' to the computer, iPod, iPhone, Botox, Turbo. If you continue to wait for the "next great thing", you miss what is presently available. Or STB before the wait is over.
I'm just a dude who likes shifiting for myself and if the power is UP .... I'm down with that.
01-28-2009, 12:49 AM
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I'm not much of a PDK man
AMG with the 7 speed auto with paddles and blip on downshift. GT3 guys are now really interested
in driving this new tranny on the track. I have faith in it because if Mercedes can do a auto tranny that I like then Porsche can do it better. This AMG tranny is totally fun to drive in sport mode and hitting the paddles.
01-28-2009, 01:35 AM
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Dont dismiss PDK until you drive one. I have COMPLETELY changed my mind after buying an 09
AMG with the 7 speed auto with paddles and blip on downshift. GT3 guys are now really interested
in driving this new tranny on the track. I have faith in it because if Mercedes can do a auto tranny that I like then Porsche can do it better. This AMG tranny is totally fun to drive in sport mode and hitting the paddles.
AMG with the 7 speed auto with paddles and blip on downshift. GT3 guys are now really interested
in driving this new tranny on the track. I have faith in it because if Mercedes can do a auto tranny that I like then Porsche can do it better. This AMG tranny is totally fun to drive in sport mode and hitting the paddles.
PS Saw your old car at the shop today
It's coming in for more surgery next week