I am considering moving my 991.2 C4 GTS on for a new AM Vantage. I tried a Vantage on launch and was underwhelmed, but tried one again a few weeks ago and was blown away.
Fit, finish and quality seem to have taken a bit step forwards and the engine made the noise I felt it always should have (quad pipe sports exhaust now Vs twin at launch). Before the sound came and went, but now the lovely V8 bass underpins the entire driving experience. The steering was also sublime and the chassis had a lovely flow.
Traction is way down on the GTS under power (mine being a C4 GTS), but the handling balance was Lotus like. It really surprised me as I expected to think "Meh" again. I can only think that Matt Becker has been hard at work over the last two years!
I generally move on my cars when they are three so the GTS will be going next summer if not before, but for whatever reason I dont really want a 992.
My C4 GTS is a better car. But the Aston is super involving and no slouch. But it is a bit of a step back in time - albeit with everything you really need system wise, but without the big flat screens everyone thinks we all want now. My 991.2 beats it hands down on electronics - a 992 (I've had one on loan) would destroy it! But I don't really want a 992. After two 911's I fancy a change and I dislike how Porsche dealerships are now so focussed on SUV's (I know AM are there now as well).
It used to be that Porsche's were for car enthusiasts. I am not so sure any more.
Am I nuts? :?:
Fit, finish and quality seem to have taken a bit step forwards and the engine made the noise I felt it always should have (quad pipe sports exhaust now Vs twin at launch). Before the sound came and went, but now the lovely V8 bass underpins the entire driving experience. The steering was also sublime and the chassis had a lovely flow.
Traction is way down on the GTS under power (mine being a C4 GTS), but the handling balance was Lotus like. It really surprised me as I expected to think "Meh" again. I can only think that Matt Becker has been hard at work over the last two years!
I generally move on my cars when they are three so the GTS will be going next summer if not before, but for whatever reason I dont really want a 992.
My C4 GTS is a better car. But the Aston is super involving and no slouch. But it is a bit of a step back in time - albeit with everything you really need system wise, but without the big flat screens everyone thinks we all want now. My 991.2 beats it hands down on electronics - a 992 (I've had one on loan) would destroy it! But I don't really want a 992. After two 911's I fancy a change and I dislike how Porsche dealerships are now so focussed on SUV's (I know AM are there now as well).
It used to be that Porsche's were for car enthusiasts. I am not so sure any more.
Am I nuts? :?:
