"Getting to Know Your Porsche Sports Car," or "OMFG! what's a 911?"
03-19-2009, 08:46 PM
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"Getting to Know Your Porsche Sports Car," or "OMFG! what's a 911?"
[Apologies if this is an Enzo, but the search function is FUBAR]
Is this thing a freaking joke? For the unfamiliar, Porsche is apparently now including what it considers to be a primer on Porsches for new owners, tucked conspicuously under the sunvisor. I didn't even bother to read it initially along with the other manuals, since I foolishly assumed I knew enough already. How mistaken I was. It includes such classic FAQs as "Why is the Ignition key located on the left?" and "My new car's front cargo lid definitely doesn't shut from it's own weight. Is there a problem with a latch?" and my favorite, complete with answer:
Q: I love my new Porsche vehicle, and have been driving it spiritedly. Now I notice that my recent fuel consumption is as high as some sedans [the horror!*] Why?
A: Driving with gusto exacts a toll in fuel consumption, so your understandable exuberance is probably the prime factor in your more frequent fill-ups, whether from revving the engine to higher rpms or accelerating briskly from rest. However, these are also the prime fun factors on a sunny weekend day.
*not in original text
Jesus.
Is this thing a freaking joke? For the unfamiliar, Porsche is apparently now including what it considers to be a primer on Porsches for new owners, tucked conspicuously under the sunvisor. I didn't even bother to read it initially along with the other manuals, since I foolishly assumed I knew enough already. How mistaken I was. It includes such classic FAQs as "Why is the Ignition key located on the left?" and "My new car's front cargo lid definitely doesn't shut from it's own weight. Is there a problem with a latch?" and my favorite, complete with answer:
Q: I love my new Porsche vehicle, and have been driving it spiritedly. Now I notice that my recent fuel consumption is as high as some sedans [the horror!*] Why?
A: Driving with gusto exacts a toll in fuel consumption, so your understandable exuberance is probably the prime factor in your more frequent fill-ups, whether from revving the engine to higher rpms or accelerating briskly from rest. However, these are also the prime fun factors on a sunny weekend day.
*not in original text
Jesus.
03-19-2009, 08:50 PM
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I didn't get that in my new car.
Instead, when I lowered the visor a small card fell on my lap stating,
"Welcome to the club. Kind Regards, Ferri"
Instead, when I lowered the visor a small card fell on my lap stating,
"Welcome to the club. Kind Regards, Ferri"
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03-19-2009, 11:04 PM
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Well... that pamphlet is probably their recognition that many 911 buyers these days know nothing about these cars. They buy a 911 today and any other car a year or two later.
03-19-2009, 11:16 PM
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I just picked up my new C2 on Monday. Lo and behold, into my lap fell the "quick start" pages of which you speak. It made me laugh..., then I threw it in the back seat and sped on! I gather that since most major electronics, including washers and dryers now have this quick start-up manual layed out in a couple of pages, Porsche had to get in on the action in order to get some of us acquainted to our new ride.
I'm trying to do the break-in by the book, but thus far I've failed miserably. I tried to keep the RPM's less than 4200, but several times already that power lust has gotten the better of me, and before I know it, I've already shot up to about the 4500 range. Then of course the silly grin on my face quickly fades for the disgust in myself. I then curse myself for not having better self control. Oh, but can you blame me?
How about the "suggestion" of not making too many short trips - well I didn't do too well with that one either since all by buddies and neighbours came over for a spin; you certainly can't blame them now, could you?
Mine is white with the same wheels as yours am722 - the wife picked them out. I love this car, I can't wait to get up again tomorrow just so that I can drive it!
T
I'm trying to do the break-in by the book, but thus far I've failed miserably. I tried to keep the RPM's less than 4200, but several times already that power lust has gotten the better of me, and before I know it, I've already shot up to about the 4500 range. Then of course the silly grin on my face quickly fades for the disgust in myself. I then curse myself for not having better self control. Oh, but can you blame me?
How about the "suggestion" of not making too many short trips - well I didn't do too well with that one either since all by buddies and neighbours came over for a spin; you certainly can't blame them now, could you?
Mine is white with the same wheels as yours am722 - the wife picked them out. I love this car, I can't wait to get up again tomorrow just so that I can drive it!
T
03-19-2009, 11:19 PM
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Tell me about it. I shook hands with the redline about an hour after I picked it up. Life is too short for break in periods.
03-19-2009, 11:25 PM
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The pamphlet I made said: "Good Day/Night. Sit down. Shut up, start the engine, and DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT. Repeat. Over and Over. Or- Your friends at PAG/PCNA will be forced to repossess the car from your pansey ***!"
- but I think you're safe Aaron... lol! Good boy!
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I just picked up my new C2 on Monday. Lo and behold, into my lap fell the "quick start" pages of which you speak. It made me laugh..., then I threw it in the back seat and sped on! I gather that since most major electronics, including washers and dryers now have this quick start-up manual layed out in a couple of pages, Porsche had to get in on the action in order to get some of us acquainted to our new ride.
I'm trying to do the break-in by the book, but thus far I've failed miserably. I tried to keep the RPM's less than 4200, but several times already that power lust has gotten the better of me, and before I know it, I've already shot up to about the 4500 range. Then of course the silly grin on my face quickly fades for the disgust in myself. I then curse myself for not having better self control. Oh, but can you blame me?
How about the "suggestion" of not making too many short trips - well I didn't do too well with that one either since all by buddies and neighbours came over for a spin; you certainly can't blame them now, could you?
Mine is white with the same wheels as yours am722 - the wife picked them out. I love this car, I can't wait to get up again tomorrow just so that I can drive it!
T
I'm trying to do the break-in by the book, but thus far I've failed miserably. I tried to keep the RPM's less than 4200, but several times already that power lust has gotten the better of me, and before I know it, I've already shot up to about the 4500 range. Then of course the silly grin on my face quickly fades for the disgust in myself. I then curse myself for not having better self control. Oh, but can you blame me?
How about the "suggestion" of not making too many short trips - well I didn't do too well with that one either since all by buddies and neighbours came over for a spin; you certainly can't blame them now, could you?
Mine is white with the same wheels as yours am722 - the wife picked them out. I love this car, I can't wait to get up again tomorrow just so that I can drive it!
T
