Stole this from the 996 forum.. what DON'T you like about your 997?
06-06-2014 | 06:14 PM
#76
Racer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: San Mateo
The lack of auto headlights bugs me too. But I'm over it. Still, they put this feature in the 2004 Cayenne. Why did they cheap out on the 911?
The notchy 2nd gear shift also bugs me. Apparently this is extremely common, if not universal for the manual transmission. But come on. On a $100K car? A Toyota Corolla doesn't have this issue.
The notchy 2nd gear shift also bugs me. Apparently this is extremely common, if not universal for the manual transmission. But come on. On a $100K car? A Toyota Corolla doesn't have this issue.
06-06-2014 | 08:12 PM
#77
Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
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Got it straight from the horse's mouth last week....visited the Porsche museum outside of Stuttgart. Left side ignition was mentioned in the big Le Mans anniversary display. It was to gain the advantage at the beginning of the race.
06-06-2014 | 11:16 PM
#78
Rennlist Member
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Austin
06-07-2014 | 07:03 PM
#79
Advanced
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 65
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From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
I love my car, but like any great love it has it's moments - more like niggles
- The whole not being able to open the frunk when the battery discharges
- The odd rattle and hum that shouldn't be there
- The oil consumption and the lack of a dipstick
- Some ergonomic issues - weird auto window down, PCM software etc.
- Cheap centre console and window switch surrounds
- The whole not being able to open the frunk when the battery discharges
- The odd rattle and hum that shouldn't be there
- The oil consumption and the lack of a dipstick
- Some ergonomic issues - weird auto window down, PCM software etc.
- Cheap centre console and window switch surrounds
06-08-2014 | 07:24 PM
#80
AutoX
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14
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From: Northeast Arkansas
Have just had mine a few weeks (09 C4S with only 13K miles) but wish it had an extended warranty. Gonna brave it for a while and just set aside that would-be monthly payment and see how the numbers work out. And I'm gonna drive it!!!
06-08-2014 | 08:03 PM
#81
Pro
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 670
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From: San Antonio, TX
Interestingly the 904 GTS had the key on the right, so did the 550, 718, RS60-61, and several other Le Mans Porsche's. As I understand it Porsche started the left handed key thing around 1963, but the race organizers did away with the Le Mans Start in 1970. It was my understanding most cars were left in 1st gear anyway, so having the right hand free to put the car in gear makes no sense. Besides which Stirling Moss came up with a faster way to start the vehicle anyway.