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I,ve driven the 991

I do get that GT4, but as a piece of engineering Porsche has hit the mark with the 991, it's a very good, modern sports car. What is does and how it does it suits the way I want to use the car and what I want to use it for. If my sole criteria was maximum input for maximum reward I would probably opt for a Caterham, but that's another story.
 
Just to say I have really enjoyed all comments from all. I still have my 997S since Jan 2005. had a great time with it and when it came to swaping for a MKII, just could not justify the extra 35K porsche wanted for the upgrade. Then I test drove the GTS about a year ago with PDK and just did not like it for a simple reason that on downshift, it would not always do as I wanted. Now that I am considering a 991 (not having driven the car yet) I get a feeling that 911 is becoming a more of a GT. This is good and bad, if you're a daily driver and need the comfort then yet it is great, however, if you're a more of a driving enthusiast then may be not a good thing.
If I did not have kids, it would be a GT3/RS because I dont want to drive a porsche for comfy seats, but the challenge and imperfection of it's design, but I always have to settle for a 2x2 seating arrangement and GTS is becoming a more of an option......... or may be I am just getting old.....
 
blue62 said:
I do get that GT4, but as a piece of engineering Porsche has hit the mark with the 991, it's a very good, modern sports car. What is does and how it does it suits the way I want to use the car and what I want to use it for. If my sole criteria was maximum input for maximum reward I would probably opt for a Caterham, but that's another story.
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Hence my caveat of "personal choice".

I won't hold any Porsche purchase against anyone.
 
I totally accept that point and I understand that there are times when we want a car that challenges us to drive it properly and rewards us for doing so, I don't think the 991 is that car, but that does not detract from my enjoyment, at least not yet! I actually found the GTS a bit draining at times, frantic and huge fun, but only when I was really pushing it, in the end I decided that it was 10 years too late for me!
 
Whisper it, but I've booked an extended test drive for a week in a manual 991 in July

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GT4 said:
Whisper it, but I've booked an extended test drive for a week in a manual 991 in July

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Will be interesting to see what you think of the 991 with a manual box, I found that when I drove it the gear lever felt physically too high, although I am one of these people that drives with the seat on the floor, this was compared to the Cayman R that I was lent the previous week that had be thinking had I made a mistake not going for the manual.

Overall I found the 991 with manual box a compromise to cater for those who insisted on a manual box. Using the PDK in manual with the paddles in this variant of PDK is just fantastic.

Totally agree with many of the comments, the 997 felt more like a go-cart that you could chuck around, I would liken it to my Mk2 Escort (and thats not a bad thing) and at times I would say that I miss that feeling, but for my driving style and miles I do the 991 is the perfect choice.

Still loving mine, just ticked over the 1800 mile mark this morning.. by god it's quick.. :yes: and the noise with the roof down... omg :eek:
 
Looked at a 2.5ST next to a 991 at OPC Hatfield, and the taught little "pocket-rocket" really showed how "Mercedes-Benz" the 991 is.

Too high?

A criticism never levelled at the Carrera GT

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