981 Spyder first impressions after 615 km
I must admit I did only drive whilst it was raining. So it's not all too conclusive, I did drive rather "slowly" anyway still in break in mode...
But, what I found out so far:
cons:
- steering lacks huge in feedback, when not driving to the limit (to the limit, maybe it will be worse), the steering feeling is even worse than I anticipated, so for me personally it's a huge setback really! that's a huge disappointment
- the exterior rear view mirrors are wet all the time during rain, maybe the heat function will help, didn't try it yet.
- So far the Bose system didn't impress me, when using mp3 through USB (hold on before you yell at me, this works better in BMW's with the Harman Kardon system for example), but I have to further analyze and configure, so I'm not 100% sure yet.
- missing of a "manual" handbrake
pros:
- 918 seats, just perfect, so driving ergonomic are AAA+
- steering very precise and extreme direct (but like listed above, impressive lack of feedback!!)
- all around quality and feeling inside is rather good, a clear improvement over 996, 987...
- stunning look all around
- huge improvement in brake pedal feel and braking performance, compared to a 987 for example
- engine noise and exhaust "sound" = AAA+ !!!!!!!
So far the long gear ratio didn't bother me, but that could possibly be an issue later, when I'll drive it like I stole it!
Before you shoot me, because of the cons: 3 of the listed cons, could probably be resolved, but the missing "real" handbrake just feels and seems stupid to me, sorry
My conclusion, almost all the extreme measures to safe fuel on these sports cars, like electronic power steering, and so on, seem real "bullshit" to me sorry , and Porsche should save weight, that would help too...
Looking forward to hear your first impressions!
Greetz
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