981 Spyder first impressions after 615 km ![](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/applause.gif)
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... ![smiley](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/angel.gif)
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 ![angry](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/ignore.gif)
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- 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+ !!!!!!! ![blush](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/cool.gif)
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! ![smiley](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/angel.gif)
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![angry](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/ignore.gif)
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 ![mail](http://www.rennteam.com/staticimages/graemlins/wall.gif)
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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