Picked up my 997s
Everyone waiting for delivery is in for a real treat.
There are no creaks or 'gremlins' as posted else where. In fact the quality of the interior, paintwork, mechanicals and switch gear is superb.
I'm especially impressed by the quality of the gear box and change, which feels bullet proof.
I'm running the car in at the moment so can't fully appreciate the whole rev range; my first impressions are that the performance is a big step up from my previous E46 M3 and that's in all areas. The grip in damp conditions is unbelievable (pre traction involvement)
I'm trying to get my head around the PCM at the moment and all the different settings, is it me or are there as many possible settings as a Charter Jet?
Regarding the phone system, I'm having some difficulty trying to load my address book from my sim card into the cars telephone address book, maybe I need to go over the manual some more. Anyone else having difficulties?
For my UK buddies, the 'i-mob tracker' is the way to go; you should consider there advanced technology when choosing a tracker. (I finally went with Peart insurance Pounds1060 for a London address) they recognise the system.
There were 3 other 997's being picked up at Hatfield (midnight on Monday) are any of you on this forum, I was just wondering?
The weather here in the UK is not too good at the moment, so sorry no pics yet, but something will be posted this week at the latest. (Even if the cars covered in rain or snow).
Thanks RC, for all the forum support and for also posting your first test articles, pictures of your car helped me in choosing my colour choice of Basalt.
I've certainly made the right choice in this car. My spec:
Basalt Black
Leather interior in Black
Wheel centre set
Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor
ParkAssist
Rear wiper
Windscreen with grey top tint
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Sport seats
Heated seats
Floor mats with leather edging
Three spoke muli-function steering wheel
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
6 disk auto-changer
Bose surround system
Navigation Module for PCM
Telephone module
19" Carrera classic wheels
Homelink
Cruise control