Question/Concern about 997's handling
In the Autocar drive review, the writer seemed to think that the new variable-ratio steering was the weakest (or at least the most questionable) aspect of the 997. Although he said he eventually got used to it by the third day, it seems that the steering was the only part of the car that he didn't have unqualified praise for. He even said that traditional 911 lovers may miss the direct feel that the 911 has historically been known for.
To be honest, the steering is the only thing that makes me wary of the 997 (in addition to the interior styling). I have a 996 C4S on order (my second C4S), and the main obstacle to me just embracing the 997 and placing an order for that car instead is the handling. I know BMW has variable-ratio steering, but I don't know how most people feel about it. Seeing as how handling is such an important part of a Porsche, does anyone think that Porsche made a big mistake in moving away from traditional, linear steering?