997 impressions from a Boxster driver - with pics
Took in the Boxster today to the OPC to get the 2100 rattle sorted and was supposed to get a Cayenne loan car. The Cayenne was out so guess what, got a 911 Carrera 2!!!
Now this is my first time EVER in a 911 with the engine on, let alone as driver and all I can say is what an amazing car.
The first impression I got was that it felt very big inside. Same seats, similar dash as the Box but just different here and there and maybe a bit better quality. Still some rattles though.
So, I get familar with the car. The steering is a noticeable difference, more direct and twitchier at speed than the Boxster. I felt the gearchange is what a gearchange should be, click, clunk, all six speeds! Although first is just as difficult to select as in the 5 speed box in my own car.
It took me a while to get used to the different weight distribution but at most speeds you can just hurtle though the bends with massive traction, although I haven't pushed it too hard with a massive insurance excess - the company almost had a fit when I told them the loan car was almost twice what my car cost!
The car looks great in Midnight Blue with the Blue interior. Sat Nav and phone are great, as is the Bose stereo which is much better than the one in the Boxster - I love how the seats vibrate to the music!!
The biggest diffference is obviously the power - the midrange is phenomenal. You place you foot to the floor and the needle swings round so quick. Press the PASM Sport button and things get more responsive. On smooth roads great but on bumpy roads a bit of a pane in my view. Xenons - I remember why I liked them on my Cooper S.
One thing has stood out so far - the numer of other drivers who seem to have a chip on their shoulder about the 911. I've never had this in the Boxster as far as I can remember but the 911 seems to bring out the muppets - maybe it's a full moon... Lots yesterday and this evening - almost like when you're driving an BMW M3 in my experience. Must just be idiots.
Anyway, great car but I find myself missing my Boxster. I can't explain it. It's got many less horses and torque, less toys, only 2 seats but i still miss it. Having said that though, the more I drive the 997, the more I like it.
Anyway, I get to keep the 997 'til Friday. Looks like it will be a fun few days.... ? ?
Here are some pics from today
At home...
the office...
a few at the park...
nice engine...
not too many rattles!
want this for my boxster
Now this is my first time EVER in a 911 with the engine on, let alone as driver and all I can say is what an amazing car.
The first impression I got was that it felt very big inside. Same seats, similar dash as the Box but just different here and there and maybe a bit better quality. Still some rattles though.
So, I get familar with the car. The steering is a noticeable difference, more direct and twitchier at speed than the Boxster. I felt the gearchange is what a gearchange should be, click, clunk, all six speeds! Although first is just as difficult to select as in the 5 speed box in my own car.
It took me a while to get used to the different weight distribution but at most speeds you can just hurtle though the bends with massive traction, although I haven't pushed it too hard with a massive insurance excess - the company almost had a fit when I told them the loan car was almost twice what my car cost!
The car looks great in Midnight Blue with the Blue interior. Sat Nav and phone are great, as is the Bose stereo which is much better than the one in the Boxster - I love how the seats vibrate to the music!!
The biggest diffference is obviously the power - the midrange is phenomenal. You place you foot to the floor and the needle swings round so quick. Press the PASM Sport button and things get more responsive. On smooth roads great but on bumpy roads a bit of a pane in my view. Xenons - I remember why I liked them on my Cooper S.
One thing has stood out so far - the numer of other drivers who seem to have a chip on their shoulder about the 911. I've never had this in the Boxster as far as I can remember but the 911 seems to bring out the muppets - maybe it's a full moon... Lots yesterday and this evening - almost like when you're driving an BMW M3 in my experience. Must just be idiots.
Anyway, great car but I find myself missing my Boxster. I can't explain it. It's got many less horses and torque, less toys, only 2 seats but i still miss it. Having said that though, the more I drive the 997, the more I like it.
Anyway, I get to keep the 997 'til Friday. Looks like it will be a fun few days.... ? ?
Here are some pics from today
At home...
the office...
a few at the park...
nice engine...
not too many rattles!
want this for my boxster
, just have to pay extra, in Australia it's a $3200USD option, and it's std on the S model.
