In a pickle... 991 Carrera S vs 997.2 Turbo

[Schlam]

Some interesting views, but I know I'm looking for a PDK.

My current daily which the Turb will be replacing is a DSG GTD Golf and I've got used to the lazy, hassle free commute.

Don't get me wrong, I love manual cars. All the great 'track' focussed cars I've owned have been manuals... Mini GP etc. But, this car will barely see the track, other than a couple of ring trips I've got planned in it. Hopefully the speed of the box will more than surpass my brother old F430 F1...!

Sam

[StuH]

anonymous said:

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Because it's the better gearbox FOR ME It makes the best of the cars powertrain, gives the best of both worlds with the paddles, has launch control (its fun!), and generally makes the car more accessible 90% of the time, and therefore easier to exploit and more fun. It also means my other half can enjoy the car, and I don't have to worry about it getting over-revved with a mis-change. Then there's the cool downshifts, and perfect up shifts, the increase in performance it brings, which as I'm not a driving god, makes me feel like one. The car is supposed to be a fun thing is it not? Then you add in its my DD, so I do 100 miles a day, often in heavy traffic and I can just listen to the music and watch the world go be serenely in traffic, and then unleash the forces of hell in the small windows of opportunity that arise - If you want more I'm happy to keep going........

You can stick to your manual, and tell all your cheese-cloth wearing, real-ale drinking, morris dancing mates all about your most recent perfect left-foot braking heroics

Edited by StuH on Friday 6th November 10:43

[StuH]

Schlam said:

Some interesting views, but I know I'm looking for a PDK.

My current daily which the Turb will be replacing is a DSG GTD Golf and I've got used to the lazy, hassle free commute.

Don't get me wrong, I love manual cars. All the great 'track' focussed cars I've owned have been manuals... Mini GP etc. But, this car will barely see the track, other than a couple of ring trips I've got planned in it. Hopefully the speed of the box will more than surpass my brother old F430 F1...!

Sam

It certainly will! I've had Ferrari F1, and the marmite-esque SMGII in my e60 M5 and the PDK is just a class apart! It's perfect for a DD.

[ORD]

You're not much of a driving enthusiast if you dont left foot brake in a PDK car. What else are you doing with your left foot?

[Carl_Manchester]

ORD said:

You're not much of a driving enthusiast if you dont left foot brake in a PDK car. What else are you doing with your left foot?

My left foot is usually on the dash.

Right arm out of the window.

Cruising like a BOSS.

[StuH]

Carl_Manchester said:

My left foot is usually on the dash.

Right arm out of the window.

Cruising like a BOSS.

[StuH]

ORD said:

You're not much of a driving enthusiast if you dont left foot brake in a PDK car. What else are you doing with your left foot?

It's my left hand you should be concerned about

[ORD]

Unless and until I am in the passenger seat, it's none of my business. Fill your boots!

[dimmy]

i got my 997.2 turbo cab, 29k miles 2 weeks ago for a good price, I am still smiling and cant wait for the weekends so I can drive it.

991 is lovely car too, but the turbo has something special about it.

Im aiming to sell next 12 months too and PX for a range rover as family isn't fitting as well in this as I hoped so hopefully wont lose to much BUT seen Porsche in Chester has one for less than 60k now!

[Adam B]

StuH said:

ORD said:

You're not much of a driving enthusiast if you dont left foot brake in a PDK car. What else are you doing with your left foot?

It's my left hand you should be concerned about

hope you don't have a cab

[dimmy]

Adam B said:

hope you don't have a cab

I may charge the wife next time she wants lift to westfield... install a meter

[nicksps]

dimmy said:

i got my 997.2 turbo cab, 29k miles 2 weeks ago for a good price, I am still smiling and cant wait for the weekends so I can drive it.

991 is lovely car too, but the turbo has something special about it.

Im aiming to sell next 12 months too and PX for a range rover as family isn't fitting as well in this as I hoped so hopefully wont lose to much BUT seen Porsche in Chester has one for less than 60k now!

It's less than £60k because it's red (and 45k on the clock). It would be at least 5k more if it was a more popular colour. So long as yours isn't red I wouldn't worry.

[Schlam]

Still looking for a Gen2 Turbo.

Had my heart set on an Atlas Grey one, lined up to view/take away the next day and it sold that afternoon, gutted. Doesn't seem to be much coming online!

[Bikeracer1098]

Schlam said:

Still looking for a Gen2 Turbo.

Had my heart set on an Atlas Grey one, lined up to view/take away the next day and it sold that afternoon, gutted. Doesn't seem to be much coming online!

I've got a low mileage gen 2 turbo in Atlas grey with Factory Aero kit, RS Spyder alloys and carbon fibre interior trim pannels.

Love the car, however debating whether to sell to fund a new business venture. Car is being serviced at OPC on Friday and will be putting a 2 year OPC warranty on the car.

Will let you know if I decide to sell.

[Schlam]

So, I've still not found the right car for the money. My current car goes back on Tuesday too!

Bit of a curve ball, but I've been looking at a few Cayman GTS' online.

[anissut]

My 997 Turbo S is for sale if interested. Not sure if it's in your budget though. Amazing car but can't turn down the GT4 that I have coming.

[Schlam]

I'd imagine so. Budgeting £60-65k.... As much as I'd love an S, they're just outside of what I would want to be spending.

[pdj81]

Anisut, I may be interested in your turbo S for sale. Could you tell me more, PM me if preferred. Is the car advertised ?

[pdj81]

Anisut, I may be interested in your turbo S for sale. Could you tell me more, PM me if preferred. Is the car advertised ?

[anissut]

pdj81 said:

Anisut, I may be interested in your turbo S for sale. Could you tell me more, PM me if preferred. Is the car advertised ?

Just sent you a PM.

Thanks.