Jan 17, 2009 4:34:34 PM
- joe pruskowski
- Newbie
- Loc: Washington State, USA
- Posts: 18, Gallery
- Registered on: Dec 8, 2002
New 997.2
I recently purchased a new 997.2 and thought I'd share my experience so far. First, a few pictures of my car:
Now for the specs:
X4 - Speed Yellow
AN - Black Standard Leather
AP - Black Sports Seats
P01 - Adaptive Sport Seats with memory
342 - Heated Seats
618 - Bluetooth Phone interface with holder
671 - PCM Voice Control
672 - Navigation Module
680 - BOSE High-End Stereo
686 - XM Radio
693 - CD/DVD Changer
870 - Universal Audio Interface
250 - PDK
267 - Self dimming mirrors
P17 - PASM sports 20MM lowering plus limited slip
844 - Multi-touch steering wheel in smooth leather
XSA - Sport seat backs in exterior color
My comments:
- Overall, best street car I've owned. IMHO they really nailed this car.
- Typical 911 feel - very tight, great brakes, great seating position, etc.
- PDK is awesome - best transmission on a street, bar none
- PCM 3.0 - big surprise is that this is a great system.
- Steering wheel controls - another big surprise, another great item. The integration with the PCM is wonderful with everything at your fingertips.
I have been waiting for the PDK transmission to show up and now that it has I can say that I'm VERY impressed! I've owned several cars with these types of transmissions (M3, Maserati, M5) and this transmission blows them away. Without going to extremes (such as having a real constant mesh race transmission) this transmission is about as close to a race transmission as I've seen. And the beauty part is that is can be smooth if so desired. I always drive in manual mode and this combination gives the most realistic, race car drive feel allowing left foot braking, etc. as on the race track.
The PCM is a great surprise as Porsche has never been know for great electronics or the ergos of their systems. However, PCM 3.0 is world class and the best I've seen (including several aftermarket systems). In the past I've often upgraded head units in my cars as I've found them lacking but PCM 3.0 is about as good as it gets. And if you add in the steering wheel controls, it is a great package.
I've owned 2 911's in the past (996, 996 turbo) and this car is a leap ahead in all ways. It doesn't have the power of a turbo, but I like the linear progression of power and RWD. AWD has always felt a bit heavy to me and the RWD just feels more natural (realizing that obviously in a grip sense the AWD is better).