Oct 11, 2005 8:13:25 PM
- 911Carrera05
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Oct 11, 2005 8:13:25 PM
Oct 11, 2005 9:09:13 PM
Oct 11, 2005 9:24:21 PM
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911Carrera05 said:
I have had the car for approx. 9 months and love it -- virtually no problems (just a few rattles, squeaks). I'm considering trading it for an '06 911S. Will I notice a big difference in power and torque? My car feels sluggish, especially in 2nd gear. Will I regret the harsh ride going from 18 inch wheels to 19s? One option I definitely need are the auto-dimming mirrors; those SUV headlights in my sideview are terrible during my evening commute. Has anyone driven both models long-term and what are your thoughts?
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Al Pettee said:
How about trading up for the 997TT when it arrives? I'll guarantee it won't feel sluggish in 2nd gear.
Oct 11, 2005 11:01:20 PM
Oct 12, 2005 12:12:27 AM
Oct 12, 2005 3:51:40 AM
Oct 12, 2005 4:41:35 AM
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Silver Bullet said:
Of course you should.
This is just what Porsche wants you to want to do.
I drive an '03 996 and I'm all hot and bothered about a 997S right now. Then it'll be a TT or GT3, then there'll be a 998, and so on, and so on . . .
And we think we have free will.
Oct 12, 2005 5:36:37 AM
Oct 12, 2005 10:44:20 AM
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Vincenzina said:Everyone buys an 'S'.
Oct 12, 2005 9:54:47 PM
Oct 12, 2005 11:27:21 PM
Oct 13, 2005 10:52:30 AM
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911Carrera05 said:
I have had the car for approx. 9 months and love it -- virtually no problems (just a few rattles, squeaks). I'm considering trading it for an '06 911S. Will I notice a big difference in power and torque? My car feels sluggish, especially in 2nd gear. Will I regret the harsh ride going from 18 inch wheels to 19s? One option I definitely need are the auto-dimming mirrors; those SUV headlights in my sideview are terrible during my evening commute. Has anyone driven both models long-term and what are your thoughts?
Oct 13, 2005 4:06:10 PM
Oct 13, 2005 6:59:11 PM
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chipper said:
Would you please tell me about your ride with the 18's? I have a 2005 Carerra (non S) with 19s and it rides hard. I thinking of ditching the 19s and going back to 18s.
However, if you get the S, I understand that the ride is soft even with the 19s because of PASM.
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chipper said:
The Carrera (non-S) with 19s rides fine on smooth roads. The car has a "planted" very firm feel. On rough roads where blacktop has eroded, the ride becomes very noisy and the car vibrates and rattles. Cracks in the road or potholes create almost a "slam" in the cabin, as if you've hit something. You get jarred.
I've owned 8 Porsches. The Carrera 997 (non-S) with 19s is the roughest riding car of them all, and this includes an RS America. I ordered the Carrera classic wheels because they look cool. I was cautioned that the ride would be harder than the 18s, but went ahead with the 19s anyway because I am not crazy about the look of the stock 18s.
Now I negotiating to buy or trade for the 18s. I may keep the 19s until I'm sure the 18s really make a better ride. I'll miss the good looks of the 19s, but you don't see your wheels when you're driving. The experience of driving the car, for me, is most important.
Oct 15, 2005 5:59:54 PM
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