Turbo S - practical-ish?
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Currently have a C2 M030, got a newborn on the way (1st one eek) and not 100% sure it will be suitable as it already knocks my fillings about.. 
Well not quite, but it's a handful wrt following camber/ruts/white lines etc and yes it's our "practical" car - ha ha - my wife and I only have 2 seaters.
I'm toying with the idea of ditching my old Fezza and going for a 996 Turbo S as a single car solution. I know I should just settle down and get a Benz, but the Wife agrees I would prob. lop myself if I did. Even so, the new C63 looks a bit wild..! The S does from me from a rarity point of view not to mention the grunt factor.
What is one like to live with? I won't do many miles, maybe 6,000 a year or so. I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok, and luckily the wife is a shorty so fits in the back no worries until the baby can go in the rear.
Here in Sussex the roads are very average, how composed is a Turbo S on rubbish roads? I recently had a Cayman S for a day and was extremely impressed how it coped, don't expect that as it's mid-engined but I gather I should expect a more composed road ride than my current C2?
Well not quite, but it's a handful wrt following camber/ruts/white lines etc and yes it's our "practical" car - ha ha - my wife and I only have 2 seaters. I'm toying with the idea of ditching my old Fezza and going for a 996 Turbo S as a single car solution. I know I should just settle down and get a Benz, but the Wife agrees I would prob. lop myself if I did.
Even so, the new C63 looks a bit wild..! The S does from me from a rarity point of view not to mention the grunt factor.What is one like to live with? I won't do many miles, maybe 6,000 a year or so. I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok, and luckily the wife is a shorty so fits in the back no worries until the baby can go in the rear.
Here in Sussex the roads are very average, how composed is a Turbo S on rubbish roads? I recently had a Cayman S for a day and was extremely impressed how it coped, don't expect that as it's mid-engined but I gather I should expect a more composed road ride than my current C2?
Hi Paul,
Yeah, ditching the F will be very, very difficult if I can bring myself to do it. Not a done deal yet and not being forced to move it on, just can see it getting used less & less. Problem for me is that I don't have the facilities to keep it under lock and key as I'd like to and even if I move finding the right place appears next to impossible hence the old 1 car idea. As for the GTC, the new Capristo Twin Sound has transformed it from an opera singer into a glorious raucous beast - you have to hear it before I/if I let her go!
I do have a lusting for the S though, saw one the other day and that big fat arse would be a pretty good compromise!
Cheers,
Neil
Yeah, ditching the F will be very, very difficult if I can bring myself to do it. Not a done deal yet and not being forced to move it on, just can see it getting used less & less. Problem for me is that I don't have the facilities to keep it under lock and key as I'd like to and even if I move finding the right place appears next to impossible hence the old 1 car idea. As for the GTC, the new Capristo Twin Sound has transformed it from an opera singer into a glorious raucous beast - you have to hear it before I/if I let her go!
I do have a lusting for the S though, saw one the other day and that big fat arse would be a pretty good compromise!
Cheers,
Neil
I have a 996TT and to be honest while I fancy a change after 3 years, the fact that the car is so practical is proving to be a right pain !
I really want a Ferrari 360 but will lose the rear seats and I have 2 kids that I pick up from school, take places, do shopping etc and the Turbo is just brilliant at that.
So bar going to something like an RS4/6 or an EVO (non of which really interest me for various reasons) there is very little choice for a "practical" car with the performance / handling that I would like.
I really want a Ferrari 360 but will lose the rear seats and I have 2 kids that I pick up from school, take places, do shopping etc and the Turbo is just brilliant at that.
So bar going to something like an RS4/6 or an EVO (non of which really interest me for various reasons) there is very little choice for a "practical" car with the performance / handling that I would like.
SHORT AND SWEET:- In my honest & humble opinion.....BUY ONE, AND GO FOR IT. NOTHING COMPARES TO THEM, ESPECIALLY A TURBO(S). I personally dont think anything comes near to them.
Currently running a 996tt x50 (450 bhp) and love it to bits, ride, comfort, its pratical and above all there reliable.
Enjoy
Stevie f.
Currently running a 996tt x50 (450 bhp) and love it to bits, ride, comfort, its pratical and above all there reliable.
Enjoy
Stevie f.
Drive one on a daily basis for the commute in and out of London, also stick my 9 & 10 year old's in the back. You can't beat a 996TT for supercar practicality, and with the PCCB's as std. on the 996 Turbo S you have the ultimate in practicality....alloys without any brake dust to clean!!
Lagerlout said:
I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok,
how have you done this? I almost bought a TT but on seeing the front boot I just could not practically see how I would manage (my wife would not be happy sitting in the back) so went for an RS4. Not as exciting as a 911 (not really a fair comparison) but by god it is a good car so don't feel that cheated.Plus I have a gorgeous daughter - best of luck with the newborn, they are as much fun as silly cars!
Adam B said:
Lagerlout said:
I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok,
how have you done this? I almost bought a TT but on seeing the front boot I just could not practically see how I would manage (my wife would not be happy sitting in the back) so went for an RS4. Not as exciting as a 911 (not really a fair comparison) but by god it is a good car so don't feel that cheated.Plus I have a gorgeous daughter - best of luck with the newborn, they are as much fun as silly cars!
djohnson said:
Adam B said:
Lagerlout said:
I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok,
how have you done this? I almost bought a TT but on seeing the front boot I just could not practically see how I would manage (my wife would not be happy sitting in the back) so went for an RS4. Not as exciting as a 911 (not really a fair comparison) but by god it is a good car so don't feel that cheated.Plus I have a gorgeous daughter - best of luck with the newborn, they are as much fun as silly cars!
Phil Dicky said:
djohnson said:
Adam B said:
Lagerlout said:
I have already worked out the various baby accessories that will fit in a 911 ok,
how have you done this? I almost bought a TT but on seeing the front boot I just could not practically see how I would manage (my wife would not be happy sitting in the back) so went for an RS4. Not as exciting as a 911 (not really a fair comparison) but by god it is a good car so don't feel that cheated.Plus I have a gorgeous daughter - best of luck with the newborn, they are as much fun as silly cars!
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