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TNW

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536 posts

201 months

Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Finally chopped in the Cayman for something I've always wanted. Does make a lovely noise thanks to the switchable exhaust



h_____

684 posts

223 months

Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Sweet!

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Nice!

Specs? 2S?

TNW

Original Poster:

536 posts

201 months

Wednesday 9th April 2014
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dxbtiger said:
Nice!

Specs? 2S?
Cheers! It's a Gen 1 (2008) C4S, so 355Bhp, PASM and the larger brakes . I know that having a 4WD sports car is a little pointless here, but I couldn't resist the wider turbo body.

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Agree that the fat ass is the way to go, approved!

XB70

2,482 posts

195 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Very nice!

The collection of cars you chaps have in Dubai is making my intended choice of a used Camry to drive into the ground less and less attractive.

Not to mention that you so much as stick your head into a car in a dealership there and they are offering the keys to take it out!

Chilli

17,318 posts

235 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Very nice, I like that alot. Good choice that.

Onetrackmind

813 posts

212 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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That's lovely!

mcbook

1,384 posts

174 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Really like the colour. Is it a tan interior? Can't quite tell from the pic.

TNW

Original Poster:

536 posts

201 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Thanks guys, yes it's Tan. It's quite a departure from what I would normally go for, but seems to sit well with the blue. Might get a dark grey Porsche sport steering wheel to tone it down just a little.

Obligatory Dubai landmark shots smile






DubaiJohn

371 posts

185 months

Saturday 12th April 2014
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That blue is lovely, I'm also a sucker for 4s fat arse.

shirt

22,508 posts

200 months

Saturday 12th April 2014
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nice one terry! Colour combo looks great! Hope it's a manual this time?

scarebus

858 posts

170 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Very nice car, I do miss mine a lot, as mentioned above hope it's a manual...... But I can understand if you didn't living in Dubai

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Honestly speaking I've missed a manual gearbox twice in the 6 years I've owned an auto, when I took it to the Autodrome and when I did the road to Kalba.

shirt

22,508 posts

200 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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surely time for a progress report?

TNW

Original Poster:

536 posts

201 months

Friday 16th May 2014
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shirt said:
surely time for a progress report?
Unfortunately due to lots of work travel recently I've not had much time to drive it since I got it. If I compare it to the Cayman (which was only a 2.7) the performance, as you would expect, is in another league although the cayman is the better handling car, if only due to the relative lack of mass and where it is located in the car. I expect the Cayman was easier to drive fast, but the 911 is more satisfying as it's more of a challenge.

It feels a little like a less powerful version of my old R35 GTR in terms of grip and traction, but with much more feedback and without the odd sensation of power being shunted between all four wheels. It's very rear biased and not too shy about steeping out under a heavy throttle exiting a corner, which is quite exciting! The ride is probably a little too harsh for Dubai roads even in the comfort setting (putting it in sport would result in a trip to the dentists) but I suspect this is the same with all sports cars. The switchable exhaust is a nice touch, being able to quieten it down when needed and not suffer motorway boom is very welcome after owning a secession of very loud Loti that required ear plugs on long journeys.

I need to do a trackday in it before I can really comment properly on the performance and handling, but expect this will have to wait until the summer is over to avoid cooking something expensive.

As a daily driver with at least a hint of practicality that feels special every time I drive it, it works very well. Might just be a keeper...