carrera 3.2 VS porsche 996 3.4 vs Drives in a sagaris
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I FEEL COMMITTED TO ADD MY 15 YEARS OF PORSCHE OWNERSHIP TO THE DEBATE- ALSO A QUIET MORNING WHICH IS UNUSUAL - sorry i am a porsche fan but i love all fast cars !!!!! with character
I HAVE A 996 3.4 CARRERA AND I ALSO OWN AN 84 CARRERA 3.2
this is a real life comparison - they are both fantastic cars in their own right, i ABSOLUTELY adore the look of the 3.2 without the whailtail, mine is coupe in black - stunning - it must be said the 3.2 is by no means a modern car- but thats the joy really ! its easy to live with and can be driven when ever i fancy !!!
it handles beautifully and is reasonably quick !!! no supercar though!
Here's the rub - i went out in a TVR sagaris - yes it beautiful and faster than the 996, however the 996 gets such bad press and i do not understand why, its one of the most accessible race cars on the planet for driving quickly, i have owned this for nearly 10 years, and everytime i drive it like this morning in the rain, even after coming out of a sagaris, there is just something pure in the 996, i have a sport exhaust and sports suspension which helps!!
this 996 does not get the credit it deserves and due to over supply and poorly maintained cars these cars get a bad reputation, porsche owners who understand cars know that engines need to be fully warmed up and that coolant is vitally topped up when needed- so if this is done - there is no problem with the engines
even though i own one of the most iconic classics, i still hanker to drive the 996 - credit where credit is due
SO THERE WE ARE - A REAL LIFE COMPARISON - BACK TO BACK AND PS there both great in their own ways!!
I HAVE A 996 3.4 CARRERA AND I ALSO OWN AN 84 CARRERA 3.2
this is a real life comparison - they are both fantastic cars in their own right, i ABSOLUTELY adore the look of the 3.2 without the whailtail, mine is coupe in black - stunning - it must be said the 3.2 is by no means a modern car- but thats the joy really ! its easy to live with and can be driven when ever i fancy !!!
it handles beautifully and is reasonably quick !!! no supercar though!
Here's the rub - i went out in a TVR sagaris - yes it beautiful and faster than the 996, however the 996 gets such bad press and i do not understand why, its one of the most accessible race cars on the planet for driving quickly, i have owned this for nearly 10 years, and everytime i drive it like this morning in the rain, even after coming out of a sagaris, there is just something pure in the 996, i have a sport exhaust and sports suspension which helps!!
this 996 does not get the credit it deserves and due to over supply and poorly maintained cars these cars get a bad reputation, porsche owners who understand cars know that engines need to be fully warmed up and that coolant is vitally topped up when needed- so if this is done - there is no problem with the engines
even though i own one of the most iconic classics, i still hanker to drive the 996 - credit where credit is due
SO THERE WE ARE - A REAL LIFE COMPARISON - BACK TO BACK AND PS there both great in their own ways!!
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