Lairy handling?

[mft]

'Lo all

I'm considering either a 964 C2 or a 993 C2 as a more practical alternative to an Elise for a while.

I have a big question, though: is their handling as lairy as the reputation suggests, or was it fairly well sorted by the 964s? Are the 993s appreciably better?


Thanks

Edited by mft on Monday 19th February 23:02

[loach]

Tough question to answer as it's a bit subjective. I think the 993 has almost flawless handling provided you're a litlle bit sensible. I never had a scare in mine, and drove them like a mad eejit. But having told everyone I knew how they were pussycats, a friend bought one and put himself and his GF in the hospital in one. You can't be a muppet behind the wheel, but if you are any way sensitive to what a car is doing, and are in any way even reasonably comptent behind the wheel, and don't mind adapting your driving style a little, then I think both the 964 and the 993 are fabulous; and whilst not vice-free, are certainly not scary monsters. You'll have to respect a 964 a tiny bit more than a 993 IMO. The latter car allows a few more liberties to be taken.

[Butzi]

They are as planted as a fast car can get! The reason why so many people get into trouble is that they can go so fast so easily, and the car will give you a false sense of security so you think you can handle the speed. But then you can't fight physics!

The 964 is pretty much as good as a 993 on normal road speed both in terms of speed and handling, 993 may be a bit more forgiving on limit.

[sleep envy]

drive any 911 like a loon and you will come off the road

remember to brake in a straight line, carry sensible cornering speed and nail it out of the bends and you will be fine

golden rule: don't lift off if you are committed in a bend, you will say something like 'oh dear' when you come to rest hopefully right side up

[slippydiff]

Stick to the old adage of slow in, fast out, and you'll be fine

The 993 is perhaps a little more benign than the 964 (but perhaps also a bit more remote too ?)

[rs48635]

also finish braking and gearchange in a straight line, then get busy with the steering.
advice PO gave me.
slow in, fast out
fast in, fall off!

[Koln-RS]

911 handling is just fine - secure and hugely rewarding. Only a complete idiot will encounter problems.

Some tuition, on track ,is worthwhile to understand the physics and get the best out of a 911.

You would be right to consider a C2, and the 993's rear suspension is more advanced than the 964's.

Other option, if moving from an Elise, might be a Boxster 'S'

[mft]

Thanks for your replies

BTW, I'm not moving on from an Elise - a C2 is an alternative to buying an Elise; sorry to have been disingenuous.