Finally, got a test drive
Well, Porsche Middle East delivered 5 997 S's to the dealership. They were all the same specs & exterior color / interior color:
Midnight Blue (Very nice)
Sand Beige Full Leather with supple leather.
Sports Chrono Plus
PCCB
PASM
Tiptronic (Never though Tip would be so much fun)
DVD-Nav.
Multi-Function Steering wheel
Telephone with additional handset.
You can tell, these cars were setup for the comfort oriented people which seem to be the majority of ME customers.
I took one of the cars for a long test drive along highways, twisted roads and inside the city. I had the sports chrono on all the time when I was out of the city. One word to describe the car is "PERFECT" .. though all the cars had been beaten to death by other testers (the tires were almost like slicks) meaning they under went some heavy duty drifts and stuff (The same cars were tested in UAE, Riyadh and Jeddah before they arrived to Khobar where I tested them).. It is a monster waiting to be unleashed, with the SCP on the car breathe amazing and ready for a sprint any minute you like. Even without the SCP on, it was great but a bit tamed. I was very disappointed that non of the test cars had a -20 suspension but I remember RC saying the sports mode of PASM is quite similar to the -20 MM and the -20 MM might be a bit harsher ... It is not harsh at all in Sports mode of PASM so I am glad I went for the -20 MM suspension. Another disappointment was that non of the cars had a manual transmission, I guess they wanted to satisfy the majority of the testers who appearntly ordered the tip transmission. I am the only one who ordered a manual with -20MM suspension out of 8 people who came to test the cars
...
Regardless, I am pleased to say the tiptronic was great and so much fun, the maximum speed I went during the test was 250KM/H due to the fact that the roads were not that empty. The car was very stable like a rock! eventhough the tires were not in perfect condition. The car sounded great as well, from the exterior and when passing by and inside, though tamed inside more than on the outside. PCCB Brakes, I can not add to RC's comments - They were superb! Unfortunately, I can not afford them
Now, if that car was perfect, imagine my specs with -20MM suspension, sports exahust and manual transmission
I also testdrove a Cayanne S and was amazed by how that big car can perform !! I might consider a Cayanne turbo when its time to replace my E Class
I told the dealer that I still want to test drive a manual tranmission car with -20 mm suspension and they said they might have one soon or when I go on a business trip to Riyadh or Jeddah, they'll be happy to provide one if they have it there.
Now, I really can not wait!!!!!!!!
Midnight Blue (Very nice)
Sand Beige Full Leather with supple leather.
Sports Chrono Plus
PCCB
PASM
Tiptronic (Never though Tip would be so much fun)
DVD-Nav.
Multi-Function Steering wheel
Telephone with additional handset.
You can tell, these cars were setup for the comfort oriented people which seem to be the majority of ME customers.
I took one of the cars for a long test drive along highways, twisted roads and inside the city. I had the sports chrono on all the time when I was out of the city. One word to describe the car is "PERFECT" .. though all the cars had been beaten to death by other testers (the tires were almost like slicks) meaning they under went some heavy duty drifts and stuff (The same cars were tested in UAE, Riyadh and Jeddah before they arrived to Khobar where I tested them).. It is a monster waiting to be unleashed, with the SCP on the car breathe amazing and ready for a sprint any minute you like. Even without the SCP on, it was great but a bit tamed. I was very disappointed that non of the test cars had a -20 suspension but I remember RC saying the sports mode of PASM is quite similar to the -20 MM and the -20 MM might be a bit harsher ... It is not harsh at all in Sports mode of PASM so I am glad I went for the -20 MM suspension. Another disappointment was that non of the cars had a manual transmission, I guess they wanted to satisfy the majority of the testers who appearntly ordered the tip transmission. I am the only one who ordered a manual with -20MM suspension out of 8 people who came to test the cars
...
Regardless, I am pleased to say the tiptronic was great and so much fun, the maximum speed I went during the test was 250KM/H due to the fact that the roads were not that empty. The car was very stable like a rock! eventhough the tires were not in perfect condition. The car sounded great as well, from the exterior and when passing by and inside, though tamed inside more than on the outside. PCCB Brakes, I can not add to RC's comments - They were superb! Unfortunately, I can not afford them
Now, if that car was perfect, imagine my specs with -20MM suspension, sports exahust and manual transmission
I also testdrove a Cayanne S and was amazed by how that big car can perform !! I might consider a Cayanne turbo when its time to replace my E Class
I told the dealer that I still want to test drive a manual tranmission car with -20 mm suspension and they said they might have one soon or when I go on a business trip to Riyadh or Jeddah, they'll be happy to provide one if they have it there.
Now, I really can not wait!!!!!!!!
Good job, you surely had a lot of fun. 
