FrenchBoy

Was initially dissapointed as the n/a power delivery doesnt give you that turbo kick. But the more i drive it the better it gets. The depth of the engine's ability is very impressive.

Where the scoob runs out of puff after 90mph the Porsche just keeps on going.

The handling is superb. Great feedback from the steering. You really feel like you're driving it instead of just hanging on to the wheel and keeping your right foot planted. Nice and pointy with great turn in.

Its not as easy to go immediately fast but its more rewarding when you do build up the confidence to nail it. You can definitely feel that weight over the back wheels though and I'm always conscious of it - so i cant really push it too hard (its not the car to 'have a moment' in).

Theres no doubting that this is a faster car in a straight line and i have to say that although i can drive the scoob faster through the twisties (more to do with confidence than anything) this car is far more enjoyable (not just cause its a porsche either). This car has really demonstrated the difference between sheer mechanical grip and true handling.

Dont get me wrong I love my scoob (03WRXPPP) but I have to say that (unsurprisingly) the porsche is in a different class. (and the missus just loves posing with the hood down!).

Here's to topless german motoring!

(Oh, and other Porsche drivers are miserable b@stards that dont wave - but no real surprises there!)

CooperS

I'm driving my lovely knackered ol' Peugeot 405 Diesel for the weekend....................git

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Solid cars...lovely when the sun is shining.

Enjoy!

Bob

mynickers

Yeah but the roof is missing

FrenchBoy

Thats what i thought at first when the boss bought it. Being a bit of a purist i thought he'd gone and spent £60k on a car and got the wrong one.

But i've got to admit, when the sun is shining and the top's down, you can hear the engine and exhausts blare - it actually feels like a rawer driving experience. Personally I wouldnt go for the softtop but I've thoroughly enjoyed driving this one. Its changed my mind about:

-German Cars
-Soft tops
-The 'invincibility' of the scoob

A great weekend all in all!

MadMark

Nice

Skittles

Couldn't agree with you more! I have had a 996 C4 and NOT ONE 996 driver has waved back! I have had a few 964/993 drivers wave.

Anyway, enjoy the car!

Paulo P

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Wait 'til Davyboy sees this thread

ALi-B

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Sorry mate, you have the wrong porker. You only get the wavers when driving old school Porsches. The 996s, boxster and 993s are still owned by posers types.

Drive something pre 1990's and you get more waves than scoobs

Although air-cooled drivers won't wave at water-cooled and vica versa

Porker club GB badge in the window helps

Edcase

LOL

FrenchBoy

Ahhhhhh. Now I see, its like me refusing to wave at Scoob Sport drivers!!

camk

[QUOTE=ALi-B]. The 996s, boxster and 993s are still owned by posers types.

QUOTE]


Bit of a generalisation ?

Skittles

Errr, a rather sweeping statement. What is your definition of posers? People who don't do a track day every other week? People who don't get the back end out around every corner? People who drive over the speed limit everywhere?

Jiggerypokery

Just get one of each.

I agree, the WRX is more "chuckable"!

The Carrera had all four tyres replaced last month, only to find a large nail in the sidewall of a rear tyre yesterday... £220 to replace - A set of four tyres for the WRX cost me £100 (original RE050, I was lucky )

Dapster

Ooooh.... very nice. Not sure about the spoiler on the 911 but lovely motors. All you need is Cameron Diaz draped accross the bonnet and I could really start to dislike you....