Brought it Home Today
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08-31-2007 | 10:31 PM
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Brought it Home Today
Wanting an "every day" Porsche I recently sold my 64 356C cabriolet and pulled the trigger on a 4800 mile 06 997 Carrera S to share the garage with my 73 911S coupe. I debated long and hard between a 993 C2S or C4S, and a 997 Carrera S which won out.
My new ride is Atlas Gray, black sport seats, Sports Chrono, PCCB's, PSE, Nav, short shifter, Bose, illuminated steel sills (cool looking at night), and a painted console. It feels much closer in character to my 73S or a 993 than my previous 02 996. I can tell I will love this car and have miles of smiles.
Nick
My new ride is Atlas Gray, black sport seats, Sports Chrono, PCCB's, PSE, Nav, short shifter, Bose, illuminated steel sills (cool looking at night), and a painted console. It feels much closer in character to my 73S or a 993 than my previous 02 996. I can tell I will love this car and have miles of smiles.
Nick
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09-03-2007 | 11:11 AM
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Sorry not to post pix yet, but I am having the car detailed tomorrow and wanted to wait. The dealer's idea of detailing a car is a high pressure spray job and a drive around the block 
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I chose the 997 over the 993 mostly because of my 73 911S which provides the lightweight, visceral, loud feel that only an early air-cooled car can. While I consider the wide-body 993's to be among the best looking P-cars of all time, there is still a compromise in ergonomics and A/C function and other modern stuff (power) compared to the 997.
About a month ago a friend allowed me the opportunity to drive his 997 club coupe from San Diego to Albuquerque which was a great way to see how I felt about the new cars. Having already owned a 993 and a 996, I was anxious to compare them. I don't need to tell anyone on this board what a truly great car the 997 is. It really reminded me of the 993 in the way it is screwed together (my 996 squeaked and rattled like a Chevy Vega), and felt very planted to the pavement unlike the 996.
Once I explored the sports chrono option and messed around with stiffening the shocks and throttle response and hearing the PSE, well I was hooked. Plus, the A/C worked, and the car was comfy. I drove straight for 11+ hours, stopping only for gas and a bag of beef jerky for lunch and I did not feel the least bit weary. The sport seats are just flat out fantastic. I was sold!!
I looked for a car that conveyed a sport purpose look, not a luxo cruiser. My new car fit that when I saw it. The PCCB's againt the Atlas Grey moves me and the sight and sound of the PSE made the deal. I took a 2 hour early AM ride in the local San Diego mountains this AM, and wished I had brought the digital camera to take a few photos, although I'm not sure I would have stopped as I was having too much fun.
Thanks to this board for providing a great place to peruse and feel the passion. I will have this car for a while.
.I chose the 997 over the 993 mostly because of my 73 911S which provides the lightweight, visceral, loud feel that only an early air-cooled car can. While I consider the wide-body 993's to be among the best looking P-cars of all time, there is still a compromise in ergonomics and A/C function and other modern stuff (power) compared to the 997.
About a month ago a friend allowed me the opportunity to drive his 997 club coupe from San Diego to Albuquerque which was a great way to see how I felt about the new cars. Having already owned a 993 and a 996, I was anxious to compare them. I don't need to tell anyone on this board what a truly great car the 997 is. It really reminded me of the 993 in the way it is screwed together (my 996 squeaked and rattled like a Chevy Vega), and felt very planted to the pavement unlike the 996.
Once I explored the sports chrono option and messed around with stiffening the shocks and throttle response and hearing the PSE, well I was hooked. Plus, the A/C worked, and the car was comfy. I drove straight for 11+ hours, stopping only for gas and a bag of beef jerky for lunch and I did not feel the least bit weary. The sport seats are just flat out fantastic. I was sold!!
I looked for a car that conveyed a sport purpose look, not a luxo cruiser. My new car fit that when I saw it. The PCCB's againt the Atlas Grey moves me and the sight and sound of the PSE made the deal. I took a 2 hour early AM ride in the local San Diego mountains this AM, and wished I had brought the digital camera to take a few photos, although I'm not sure I would have stopped as I was having too much fun.
Thanks to this board for providing a great place to peruse and feel the passion. I will have this car for a while.
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09-03-2007 | 11:19 AM
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Sorry not to post pix yet, but I am having the car detailed tomorrow and wanted to wait. The dealer's idea of detailing a car is a high pressure spray job and a drive around the block .
I chose the 997 over the 993 mostly because of my 73 911S which provides the lightweight, visceral, loud feel that only an early air-cooled car can. While I consider the wide-body 993's to be among the best looking P-cars of all time, there is still a compromise in ergonomics and A/C function and other modern stuff (power) compared to the 997.
About a month ago a friend allowed me the opportunity to drive his 997 club coupe from San Diego to Albuquerque which was a great way to see how I felt about the new cars. Having already owned a 993 and a 996, I was anxious to compare them. I don't need to tell anyone on this board what a truly great car the 997 is. It really reminded me of the 993 in the way it is screwed together (my 996 squeaked and rattled like a Chevy Vega), and felt very planted to the pavement unlike the 996.
Once I explored the sports chrono option and messed around with stiffening the shocks and throttle response and hearing the PSE, well I was hooked. Plus, the A/C worked, and the car was comfy. I drove straight for 11+ hours, stopping only for gas and a bag of beef jerky for lunch and I did not feel the least bit weary. The sport seats are just flat out fantastic. I was sold!!
I looked for a car that conveyed a sport purpose look, not a luxo cruiser. My new car fit that when I saw it. The PCCB's againt the Atlas Grey moves me and the sight and sound of the PSE made the deal. I took a 2 hour early AM ride in the local San Diego mountains this AM, and wished I had brought the digital camera to take a few photos, although I'm not sure I would have stopped as I was having too much fun.
Thanks to this board for providing a great place to peruse and feel the passion. I will have this car for a while.
.I chose the 997 over the 993 mostly because of my 73 911S which provides the lightweight, visceral, loud feel that only an early air-cooled car can. While I consider the wide-body 993's to be among the best looking P-cars of all time, there is still a compromise in ergonomics and A/C function and other modern stuff (power) compared to the 997.
About a month ago a friend allowed me the opportunity to drive his 997 club coupe from San Diego to Albuquerque which was a great way to see how I felt about the new cars. Having already owned a 993 and a 996, I was anxious to compare them. I don't need to tell anyone on this board what a truly great car the 997 is. It really reminded me of the 993 in the way it is screwed together (my 996 squeaked and rattled like a Chevy Vega), and felt very planted to the pavement unlike the 996.
Once I explored the sports chrono option and messed around with stiffening the shocks and throttle response and hearing the PSE, well I was hooked. Plus, the A/C worked, and the car was comfy. I drove straight for 11+ hours, stopping only for gas and a bag of beef jerky for lunch and I did not feel the least bit weary. The sport seats are just flat out fantastic. I was sold!!
I looked for a car that conveyed a sport purpose look, not a luxo cruiser. My new car fit that when I saw it. The PCCB's againt the Atlas Grey moves me and the sight and sound of the PSE made the deal. I took a 2 hour early AM ride in the local San Diego mountains this AM, and wished I had brought the digital camera to take a few photos, although I'm not sure I would have stopped as I was having too much fun.
Thanks to this board for providing a great place to peruse and feel the passion. I will have this car for a while.
PS I don't know if it is taboo to link to RL from here (hope not), I just had not gotten around to typing my impressions here (where I am much newer). If it is frowned upon, just delete the link and I'll post the impressions later. Thanks.
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