Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

Chris1712 said:
Well done :). I had my first every 911 drive this weekend, and I think I get it now.

They've never clicked with me despite being a big car nut, I like the Carrera Classic and 964 to look at but apart from that don't care. Thought I better see what all the fuss is about before I buy an R8 so tried a 991.1 C2S this weekend. Wow, you can actually feel the heritage somehow and the engine placement seems to turn the cabin into a big resonator what a howl. Mighty tempted!
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Carrera all day long over an R8 V8, if your talking R8 V10, well thats a bit different, but I'd probably still look for a very nice spec 991.1 2s or 4s, will hold value better, more reliable, cost less to run.
 
Gibbo said:
Carrera all day long over an R8 V8, if your talking R8 V10, well thats a bit different, but I'd probably still look for a very nice spec 991.1 2s or 4s, will hold value better, more reliable, cost less to run.
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It doesn't feel as mad though. I drove an R8 V8 S-Tronic the next day, and sat still it feels quicker. The 911 felt normal until I was driving quickly when it came alive, whereas the R8 feels ready to go all the time.

I can't decide tbh, the 911 seems certainly the more sensible of the two but does that mean it's better. I feel like I could have an R8 and then a 911, but not the other way around.

The Pros of one are the Cons of the other. You can park a 911 in Lidl and no-one cares.
 
Chris1712 said:
It doesn't feel as mad though. I drove an R8 V8 S-Tronic the next day, and sat still it feels quicker. The 911 felt normal until I was driving quickly when it came alive, whereas the R8 feels ready to go all the time.

I can't decide tbh, the 911 seems certainly the more sensible of the two but does that mean it's better. I feel like I could have an R8 and then a 911, but not the other way around.

The Pros of one are the Cons of the other. You can park a 911 in Lidl and no-one cares.
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Having owned an a Carrera S (997.1) which was 360HP, it was pulled 1-2 car lengths on Donnington back straight over my mates R8 V8 manual, both cars were manuals, the 911 with it less weight, less transmission loss was a quicker car on a roll (marginally) and just as quick from a dig, 911's have epic mechanical traction and with under 400HP the need for AWD is not really required, unless wet.

But having driven R8's on the road, if you want attention, an R8 will bring you huge attention from pretty much everyone, whereas a 911 will go more unnoticed unless its a bright coloured aerokit car, but even then an R8 is a shouty look at me car and in V8 form aint really got that much go, I personally find V8's slow, drive a V10 you will be shocked, they get up and go from lower RPM better and then just howl and never stop until beyond 8000rpm.
 
Gibbo said:
Having owned an a Carrera S (997.1) which was 360HP, it was pulled 1-2 car lengths on Donnington back straight over my mates R8 V8 manual, both cars were manuals, the 911 with it less weight, less transmission loss was a quicker car on a roll (marginally) and just as quick from a dig, 911's have epic mechanical traction and with under 400HP the need for AWD is not really required, unless wet.

But having driven R8's on the road, if you want attention, an R8 will bring you huge attention from pretty much everyone, whereas a 911 will go more unnoticed unless its a bright coloured aerokit car, but even then an R8 is a shouty look at me car and in V8 form aint really got that much go, I personally find V8's slow, drive a V10 you will be shocked, they get up and go from lower RPM better and then just howl and never stop until beyond 8000rpm.
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First world problems eh. I probably won't buy until the start of next year anyway, unless the perfect car arrives. I wish I could stretch to a 4S, not for the AWD but the widebody which imo makes all the difference. Realistically I'm in the 45-55k range and even that involves a very large brave pill. BUT that's what it's for right? Can't spend it when you're dead.

It depresses me that despite Racing Yellow being a base colour, no bugger bought them! So boring in grey/white.
 
Chris1712 said:
First world problems eh. I probably won't buy until the start of next year anyway, unless the perfect car arrives. I wish I could stretch to a 4S, not for the AWD but the widebody which imo makes all the difference. Realistically I'm in the 45-55k range and even that involves a very large brave pill. BUT that's what it's for right? Can't spend it when you're dead.

It depresses me that despite Racing Yellow being a base colour, no bugger bought them! So boring in grey/white.
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Unfortunately most 911's get purchased in dull colours, speed yellow is rare and in used market generally carries a premium, because rarity. The 991.1 C4S is a beter drive than the C2S believe it or not as Porsche were still making improvements on the 991 platform and the C4S had better steering feel compared to the 2S, no doubt more due to software/rack changes on them rather then because AWD as in the 997 platform the 2S was a much rawer fun car, but in 991 platform the 4S seems the one to get, or of course a GTS, but that takes nothing away from a C2S, epic car and in 991 form quite a bit faster than an R8 V8.
 
tom_nieto said:
@Chris1712 - doesn’t your £45-55k get you into a R8 V10 manual or a 997 Turbo?
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Yes but the running costs get more scary. The V10 is serious business on the insurance and maintenance, same for the 997 Turbo.

Maccy said:
Could get into a 997 GTS for that budget - would get you the wide hips you so desire ;)
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997 looks dated to me, especially on the inside. Dated but not classic, I’d rather a mint 996 C4S. I know, shoot me now.

I think a 991.1 C2S is the best ‘my first Porsche’ option atm, though they’re pretty bloody expensive for what’s still a 6-8 year old car.
 
Chris1712 said:
Yes but the running costs get more scary. The V10 is serious business on the insurance and maintenance, same for the 997 Turbo.


997 looks dated to me, especially on the inside. Dated but not classic, I’d rather a mint 996 C4S. I know, shoot me now.

I think a 991.1 C2S is the best ‘my first Porsche’ option atm, though they’re pretty bloody expensive for what’s still a 6-8 year old car.
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A mint 996 C4S is probably a great first Porsche. Comparatively small outlay, minimal depreciation, massive independent dealer network for cheaper running costs, wide body 911 looks, modern enough to be reliable as a daily.

The question is whether you’re more about show than go... an area that the 996 C4S excels in brilliantly. I really like them!
 
Chris1712 said:
997 looks dated to me, especially on the inside. Dated but not classic, I’d rather a mint 996 C4S. I know, shoot me now.

I think a 991.1 C2S is the best ‘my first Porsche’ option atm, though they’re pretty bloody expensive for what’s still a 6-8 year old car.
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I'd agree with you there for the 997.1, but the 997.2 I don't find dated.
 
Quick question, I'll be in the market for a weekend car next summer and thinking of getting a Boxter as I've always fancied having one. I'm doing my research now so I go in with my eyes open next year, but wondering the best approach. I'll have a budget of roughly 25k by then.

1) Approved used for Porsche as it'll have a full inspection, plus 2 years warranty
2) Buying an older model in the 15k region and keeping a pool of cash spare for maintenance on the chance that I may not need it all if I'm lucky.

Open to ideas, I'm not looking to buy for 4/5 months :)
 
tom_nieto said:
A mint 996 C4S is probably a great first Porsche. Comparatively small outlay, minimal depreciation, massive independent dealer network for cheaper running costs, wide body 911 looks, modern enough to be reliable as a daily.

The question is whether you’re more about show than go... an area that the 996 C4S excels in brilliantly. I really like them!
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I like roughly equivalent show and go :p. I find the regular C2S lacking a bit, unless very nicely specced. On the contrary the R8 is maybe a bit too much show!
I absolutely adore the 996 C4S but only have space for 1 car, and Google tends to disagree with 'modern enough to be a reliable daily' haha.

Maccy said:
I'd agree with you there for the 997.1, but the 997.2 I don't find dated.
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It's more the interior for me, like I said it feels dated but not old enough to be 'retro' like the 996.

I have sent over my spec list to the sales guy from Saturday, we'll see what comes up. It's 50/50 for me atm, R8 facelift V8 or 991.1 S. I might try an F-Type R AWD aswell but I really fancy something not front-engined for a bit of a change.
 
AiiR said:
Quick question, I'll be in the market for a weekend car next summer and thinking of getting a Boxter as I've always fancied having one. I'm doing my research now so I go in with my eyes open next year, but wondering the best approach. I'll have a budget of roughly 25k by then.

1) Approved used for Porsche as it'll have a full inspection, plus 2 years warranty
2) Buying an older model in the 15k region and keeping a pool of cash spare for maintenance on the chance that I may not need it all if I'm lucky.

Open to ideas, I'm not looking to buy for 4/5 months :)
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What model / generation Boxster are you looking at?
£25k gets you in to a 981, £15k gets you in to a 987
 
AlphaMale1 said:
What model / generation Boxster are you looking at?
£25k gets you in to a 981, £15k gets you in to a 987
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I'd be happy in either as they would both be an improvement over the Z4 I had earlier in the year. I prefer the look of the 981 but I've seen some nicely specced 987 S examples with everything I need in a car that won't be driven daily. I'd take a 987 S over a smaller engine 981. Would that be wrong?
 
The engine in the facelift 987 S and the 981 S are pretty similar. The 981 gains a massive 5hp. By all accounts the PDK is better on the latter model, and of course the looks and interior are different... the 981 is miles nicer in both respects. I'd definitely be gunning for an S model in either generation.
 
tom_nieto said:
The engine in the facelift 987 S and the 981 S are pretty similar. The 981 gains a massive 5hp. By all accounts the PDK is better on the latter model, and of course the looks and interior are different... the 981 is miles nicer in both respects. I'd definitely be gunning for an S model in either generation.
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981 Boxster S with PDK is nothing short of an incredible drive, great fun, very capable, glorious sound. The new 718's are hugely capable but give me zero interest, sound junk and have very apparent turbo lag.
 
Gibbo said:
981 Boxster S with PDK is nothing short of an incredible drive, great fun, very capable, glorious sound. The new 718's are hugely capable but give me zero interest, sound junk and have very apparent turbo lag.
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I completely agree that if you’ve got the funds then a 981 S is an awesome machine and probably represents the best of the Boxsters. The 987.2 S is also awesome and represents a decent saving over a later car without too much sacrifice. Saying that, the styling of the 718 has really grown on me... to the point that I actually really like them (for shame!).
 
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