My First Day as a 911 owner...
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Today started like most other. I crawled out of bed into the shower, enjoyed my first cup of coffee while watching my emails download.
However, today was a special day, one 29 years in the making (or at least 19 anyway), it was the day I bought my first 911.
The down side to this was the 2 hour train journey to begin with, having to change trains twice wasnt exactly ideal, but the journey was relatively painless.
Dave (carrera2) met me at the station in his new toy, and we headed back to 'do the deal'...
Once the formalities had been dealt with, I had a twinge of guilt as I drove my new 996 away from its former owner and headed home.
My first experience of the 911 was, well, town centre traffic and roadworks. I seemed to be stationary forever, and when I did finally get to move, it was just a few feet. I continued to crawl through, although enjoying the view of the car reflected in shop windows, and finally got to the M25 to be met with more congestion.
I shouldnt be surprised really, but i had hoped the chance at a blast on the motorway would put that big grin on my face, as i couldnt help thinking how ordinary the car felt. Sure the clutch was a little meaty, and the flat 6 sound was enticing, but crawling along at 20mph the porsche felt like any other.
It wasnt until i pulled onto the M4 did the traffic open out, and with a squeeze of the throttle I remebered why I wanted one so much. It rocketed ahead, seemingly defying the laws of physics, with the acceleration not letting up as I climbed the gearbox.
I had to conciously back off the throttle before the digital speedo read a far too illegal speed for my liking, and then i settled into a nice cruise, and the jet fighter became an everday car once again.
This, I reminded myself, was the 996's trump card - it had all the power and performance of the modern sports car, but could be used everyday, you could have a relaxing motorway cruise in it, and that was great.
It wasnt long until the fuel light came on, and i started having to decide what to do - I figured I wouldnt make it home, and I knew petrol stations in Reading, although a little further away, I figured I'd make it.
As I pulled off the M4 a deer ran out of the brush and across the dual carrigeway infront of me - I leaned heavily on the brakes, the porsche performing amazingly...
It seems it can cheat physics in both directions.
Once at the pump, I stood and admired my new car - it really does look fantastic, i couldnt help but smile to myself, well, that was until i realised how much fuel she had eaten in a single sitting!
But I headed back to the motorway, and driving through reading suddenly realised how many people watched the car go by. I was amazed at the stares I received...
Back out on the motorway, again I couldnt believe how effortlessly the car picked up speed, which meant I drove with one eye on the road, another on the digital speedo and a third on the rapidly dropping petrol gauge.
Once off the motorway, and onto the NSL near my home, I took it easy, for as comfortable and easy to drive the 996 is, it is still a car you have to respect - and with the new rear tyres its probably best not to push my talent or luck.
So, I finally arrive home, pull up on my drive, smiling to myself that I finally had a 911.
I just need to see if it'll fit in the garage now
However, today was a special day, one 29 years in the making (or at least 19 anyway), it was the day I bought my first 911.
The down side to this was the 2 hour train journey to begin with, having to change trains twice wasnt exactly ideal, but the journey was relatively painless.
Dave (carrera2) met me at the station in his new toy, and we headed back to 'do the deal'...
Once the formalities had been dealt with, I had a twinge of guilt as I drove my new 996 away from its former owner and headed home.
My first experience of the 911 was, well, town centre traffic and roadworks. I seemed to be stationary forever, and when I did finally get to move, it was just a few feet. I continued to crawl through, although enjoying the view of the car reflected in shop windows, and finally got to the M25 to be met with more congestion.
I shouldnt be surprised really, but i had hoped the chance at a blast on the motorway would put that big grin on my face, as i couldnt help thinking how ordinary the car felt. Sure the clutch was a little meaty, and the flat 6 sound was enticing, but crawling along at 20mph the porsche felt like any other.
It wasnt until i pulled onto the M4 did the traffic open out, and with a squeeze of the throttle I remebered why I wanted one so much. It rocketed ahead, seemingly defying the laws of physics, with the acceleration not letting up as I climbed the gearbox.
I had to conciously back off the throttle before the digital speedo read a far too illegal speed for my liking, and then i settled into a nice cruise, and the jet fighter became an everday car once again.
This, I reminded myself, was the 996's trump card - it had all the power and performance of the modern sports car, but could be used everyday, you could have a relaxing motorway cruise in it, and that was great.
It wasnt long until the fuel light came on, and i started having to decide what to do - I figured I wouldnt make it home, and I knew petrol stations in Reading, although a little further away, I figured I'd make it.
As I pulled off the M4 a deer ran out of the brush and across the dual carrigeway infront of me - I leaned heavily on the brakes, the porsche performing amazingly...
It seems it can cheat physics in both directions.
Once at the pump, I stood and admired my new car - it really does look fantastic, i couldnt help but smile to myself, well, that was until i realised how much fuel she had eaten in a single sitting!
But I headed back to the motorway, and driving through reading suddenly realised how many people watched the car go by. I was amazed at the stares I received...
Back out on the motorway, again I couldnt believe how effortlessly the car picked up speed, which meant I drove with one eye on the road, another on the digital speedo and a third on the rapidly dropping petrol gauge.
Once off the motorway, and onto the NSL near my home, I took it easy, for as comfortable and easy to drive the 996 is, it is still a car you have to respect - and with the new rear tyres its probably best not to push my talent or luck.
So, I finally arrive home, pull up on my drive, smiling to myself that I finally had a 911.
I just need to see if it'll fit in the garage now
Nice write-up, fidgits 
I hope to follow your example and get myself in the near future into the 911 I have craved for as along as I have had any interest in cars.
Fingers crossed about the garage. Did you not think to check before you made the buying decision.....?
I hope to follow your example and get myself in the near future into the 911 I have craved for as along as I have had any interest in cars.
Fingers crossed about the garage. Did you not think to check before you made the buying decision.....?
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Thursday 7th September 16:47
Lurking Lawyer said:
Nice write-up, fidgits
I hope to follow your example and get myself in the near future into the 911 I have craved for as along as I have had any interest in cars.
Fingers crossed about the garage. Did you now think to check before you made the buying decision.....?
I hope to follow your example and get myself in the near future into the 911 I have craved for as along as I have had any interest in cars.
Fingers crossed about the garage. Did you now think to check before you made the buying decision.....?
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Thursday 7th September 16:43
On the garage, im pretty sure i check the dimension of the 996 against my lexus and figured it'd go...
and all I can say is, when you drive one normally - dont be fooled by how 'normal' it all feels - thats almost part of what makes them great, it seems to be able to change from a everyday coupe to a supercar in the twitch of a foot
So what's C2 gonna be known as now?Yop man. Welcome to the best club in earth. 
I am sure you will be very happy, but get used to the feeling of standing at the offside front of the car filling the tank as you will be doing it far more frequently than you ever imagined.
Its a strange feeling though - in all other cars I have begrudged filling it with fuel - a means to an end type of thing. Filling the Porker is akin to going into Tesco to buy "grope Hallie Berry" vouchers. They may cost alot but boy are they worth it.
BTW - have you a)managed to shift the Lexus and b) sent a two fingered salute to all those who dissed you on Saturday evening when you discussed your financing deals?
I am sure you will be very happy, but get used to the feeling of standing at the offside front of the car filling the tank as you will be doing it far more frequently than you ever imagined.
Its a strange feeling though - in all other cars I have begrudged filling it with fuel - a means to an end type of thing. Filling the Porker is akin to going into Tesco to buy "grope Hallie Berry" vouchers. They may cost alot but boy are they worth it.
BTW - have you a)managed to shift the Lexus and b) sent a two fingered salute to all those who dissed you on Saturday evening when you discussed your financing deals?
yeah, it is, in part, thanks to my insurance company.
I enquired to how much to insure both, and they offered a service where for a small fee i can insure both while im waiting for the lex to sell...
and ill get on the profile right now...
I just have to fight the urge to tell the missues when we speak on the phone tonight - i'd love to see her face when i pick her up in it tomorrow if she hasnt a clue...
I enquired to how much to insure both, and they offered a service where for a small fee i can insure both while im waiting for the lex to sell...
and ill get on the profile right now...
I just have to fight the urge to tell the missues when we speak on the phone tonight - i'd love to see her face when i pick her up in it tomorrow if she hasnt a clue...
A sad thought.fidgits said:
yeah, it is, in part, thanks to my insurance company.
I enquired to how much to insure both, and they offered a service where for a small fee i can insure both while im waiting for the lex to sell...
and ill get on the profile right now...
I just have to fight the urge to tell the missues when we speak on the phone tonight - i'd love to see her face when i pick her up in it tomorrow if she hasnt a clue...
I enquired to how much to insure both, and they offered a service where for a small fee i can insure both while im waiting for the lex to sell...
and ill get on the profile right now...
I just have to fight the urge to tell the missues when we speak on the phone tonight - i'd love to see her face when i pick her up in it tomorrow if she hasnt a clue...
Definately dont tell her!!!! but I suspect she will guess as a result of you not being capable of speach tonight on account of the BLOODY HUGE GRIN you will have on your face
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