mm20515

My brother in law got a 997 carrera s and was bragging about how quick it was, anyway he required a lift when leaving it at the garage and i followed him in my sti ppp. The sti was able to sit with the carrera, all be it except on long straights, quite pleased in the result, think he was surprised on checking his rear view mirror, Porsche owners take note.
I drove it back later and its not much quicker that the scobby, a bit light on the nose, nice note though

nik52wrx

I suspect Porsche drivers aren't going to be too bothered about a Subaru and its performance. I know which i'd rather be sat in and it doesn't come from Japan.
Nik.

Maz

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I think you'll find some Porsche drivers are very bothered about the performance of a Subaru, similarly so are some Audi drivers.

nik52wrx

As are some Suburu drivers with Vauxhall VXR's

Maz

iTrader: (34)

And don't you dare mention BMWs!

slipstream_uk

iTrader: (1)

I agree there. My mate has a 'chipped one' goes like stink, but cant go around corners to save itself.

dunx

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I love my Scooby, but I wouldn't mind a 997 !

LOL

DunxC

GONZO01

iTrader: (6)

Not this Scooby driver m8

rob4620

everyone would have a £70k porsche 997 over an impreza if they really had the choice, if only to sell it and buy 4 imprezas!

EddScott

LOL, my mother popped round the other day and noticed our neighbour has bought a porsche boxter. She turned to me and said

"Thats nice"

"hmm" I reply

"Does nothing for you though does it son?"

"No"

Mum knows best!

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Should you really frequent this section of Scoobynet NSR may suit you better!

TX.

GC8

Realism Vs. pro-Impreza facism.....

nik52wrx

I will frequent where ever i like, ever heard the phrase freedom of speach?
Having owned two Impreza's in the last 3 years i feel i qualify to post regardless of your opinion. I bet people have posted on this section that haven't even owned a Subaru so see if you can track them down, dont waste your energy and time on me.

Clarkie172

I have noticed that there is not a lot in cars straight line speed once moving unless there is a LARGE difference in bhp/torque 50 of each doesnt seem to make a lot of difference IMO

nik52wrx

'You are correct, once on the move a diesel can worry a 'performance' car.

martwrxsl

Are you for real? What's the point in 600lbs/ft of torque if you can only use it for 1,000rpm range. FOOL!

WhatswiththeR

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i'd rather spend the £70k on the scooby and making it quicker then a porsche and quite possibly quicker then the carrera GT, acceleration of course

martwrxsl

If the model in question is a new 911 carrera s then it would beat the scooby sti ppp in everything. Handling, brakes and acceleration. I'd love to have porsche brakes on scooby! Some people do! But as the guy said any performance diesel can keep up!

nik52wrx

Sticks and stones

Diesel engines are pointless, can't think why motorsport teams think there's any future in them, FOOLS!

markGT

Sorry have to disagree with that one. I live around 45 minutes south of Le Mans so for once a year every other car is a Porsche around here. I've come up against many C4S and they couldn't get away from my MY05 STI PPP. I have an ex client who has a C4S and he now lives here. I let him drive the scoob and he said that cross country he would be working very very hard to keep the pace of the scoob. This is a 55 year old guy that has had Porkers since he was 26!

StickyMicky

much rather have the porker IMO

regardless of how well a scooby can det its way into keeping up

cookstar

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Come on, who would't rather have a £70k porker over a scoob?

That's not the point though is it.

billsandhu

Both are marketed as performance cars, so its only natural people will compare. Most would rather have the porker because it costs loads and inflates egos when driving up and down the high street.

markGT

I'd rather save 40K and put a deposit down on another house, buy a TME EVO VI and DC2 ITR. Hold on; thats what I did

cookstar

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Again you're missing the point.


If I said to you here pick a car for free, The Porsche or the Subaru, which would you pick?

markGT

Sorry misunderstood you. I do like the Porker but I like Jap cars better and thats why I would never have one. Its like if you said to me pick a GT2 or the new GTR. The new GTR would win hands down for me. Its not a price thing just love jap cars! Each to their own

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Ahh, I might be with you on the GTR point.

markGT

jayallen

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I cant believe this is a topic of conversation....Porsche vs Scooby??

Do you think that when ever you pass a Porsche the guy goes all starry eyed thinking about the day he will own a Scoob..

dunx

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LOL I once caught a C4S in the twisties in my Hillman Imp, needless to say the Porsche owner was less than Imp-ressed. He probably knew I had drum brakes.....

LOL

DunxC

P.S. He had me on the previous straight tho'.