Carlos from Spain:
ADias:
You are right... the 997 definitely looks smaller than the 991, and that is great! I would like it even smaller. Since when should sports cars be large? Heck, I even like the Mazda MX5.
Not smaller in that sense, smaller as performance hyearchy, like Boxster vs 911.
We are clearly at a crossroads. I suppose I am the odd man out... everyone is going GT.
How do you know, have you driven it? maybe the 991 with PTV, new aero-S-PASM, new PDK with new LSD, SC-Plus, stiffer and lighter chasis, 20" wheels, etc will make the 997 drive like the GT. I think that conclusion you make is unfair and premature, I certainly don't have the clairvoyance to won't know until I drive it. Its interesting that I like 911 that are sportier even than what you preffer (I like the manual and with the stiffest sportiest suspension option) yet I'm giving the 991 the benefit of the doubt in that regard and you on the contrary are calling it a decafinated 911 Maybe you are right, but your guess is as good as mine (actualy I don't have a guess yet) right now. We ca judge the looks of the 991 but not the handling and character, that, only a test drive can solve
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I do not need to drive it. Just look at it! Larger, GT luxury, ridiculous sunroof, electric e-brake, 20 inch rims, electric power-steering, overly complex curves/rear. The active roll-bars fit in a large sports sedan or SUV, not in a sports car. More tech to go wrong. If you like a simple, timeless shape, that is lost. You like it, and that is great. I do not. I may keep my car forever, or move on to a Cayman, which may now be closer to my concept of a sports car.
I am not putting down the car. I am sure many will like it. PAG knows that and that is why they designed it this way, along with some other political reasons. Performance-wise I have no doubt it will be better. But for some of us, that is not the ideal direction. There are incredibly performing GTs and I would never want them.
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