Aug 17, 2005 3:46:30 AM
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997S4KEN said:
That was one of my main concerns as well. I know about the bobbing. I know dont lift throttle at speed in turns. Damn it seems this car has more character than Charlie Chaplin! I dont mean to sound like a p**** but should us disconcerted pre-order folk throw in the towl and go for a Boxster?
Would then the C4 and C4S be a better candidate. I dont mind sacrificing a little purity for the sake of stability and confidence. Not to mention peace of mind. Please no flames I just want my first Porsche expereince to be something to savour.....
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997S4KEN said:
That was one of my main concerns as well. I know about the bobbing. I know dont lift throttle at speed in turns. Damn it seems this car has more character than Charlie Chaplin! I dont mean to sound like a p**** but should us disconcerted pre-order folk throw in the towl and go for a Boxster?
Would then the C4 and C4S be a better candidate. I dont mind sacrificing a little purity for the sake of stability and confidence. Not to mention peace of mind. Please no flames I just want my first Porsche expereince to be something to savour.....
Aug 17, 2005 4:56:08 AM
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jlr said:
Call me old-fashioned, but I like the "lateral heave" of the 997. The slight bobbing is a reminder of 911s of old, so I understand. In fact, I almost bought an air-cooled 911 because those cars were a bit more challenging to drive. I certainly wouldn't give up my order because the car is more difficult to drive than a Boxster. I liked my Boxster too, more confidence inspiring, but less interesting to drive. What astounded me about the Boxster was the steering.
Aug 17, 2005 6:19:32 AM
Aug 17, 2005 3:41:35 PM
Aug 17, 2005 4:14:32 PM
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997S4KEN said:
That was one of my main concerns as well. I know about the bobbing. I know dont lift throttle at speed in turns. Damn it seems this car has more character than Charlie Chaplin! I dont mean to sound like a p**** but should us disconcerted pre-order folk throw in the towl and go for a Boxster?
Would then the C4 and C4S be a better candidate. I dont mind sacrificing a little purity for the sake of stability and confidence. Not to mention peace of mind. Please no flames I just want my first Porsche expereince to be something to savour.....
Stick with you plan. The 997 is truly an awesome machine, and incredibly confidence inspiring. Even more so than the the 993 and 996, both of which are a huge step forward from the 964.
Don't worry. . . I've had several BMWs that I've tracked; now on my 3rd Porsche (996 C2, C4S and now GT3), and the 997 is an incredibly tractable, predictable and confidence inspiring drive.
Buy one, savor the experience and don't look back.
Aug 17, 2005 7:22:55 PM
Aug 17, 2005 7:29:56 PM