Went for a ride in a 996 turbo today...

[Perfectlap]

I remember seeing that car in the flesh for the first time at the NY auto show. It was a sight to behold. Back then I never thought that some day it could be had for less than I paid for my Boxster S. A guy I know bought one for $27K when the stock market crashed from a guy desperate need of cash.
But the car has far too much understeer after getting used to a nimble, lightweight, midengine rear wheel driver. Cutting power to the rear when it starts to slide, even a little bit, pretty much kills the whole experience. Ditto for the 996 C4. They say you won't find more understeer in any Porsche than those two.

[Topless]

I agree with 2000. A 996 Turbo is a very fat lady and a snoozefest. Give me a Boxster any day.

[jaykay]

A guy my old run group has one....unbelievably quick.

He would dive past me into corners and walk away down the straights. Initially I could walk away on a short flowing non technical track but then add in a couple straights and I was done for. Not sure what it is like to drive but lap times are quick

I asked him how he was doing it and he said that he was into the psam on every corner of the track....yeah don't have that

He has now got a lot seat time , different turbos pushing 530hp and JRZ suspension. I think he has learned a lot but might be missing a lot from not having driven a less powerful/automated car. The thing doesn't spin either..

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by jaykay

A guy my old run group has one....unbelievably quick.

He would dive past me into corners and walk away down the straights. Initially I could walk away on a short flowing non technical track but then add in a couple straights and I was done for. Not sure what it is like to drive but lap times are quick

I asked him how he was doing it and he said that he was into the psam on every corner of the track....yeah don't have that

He has now got a lot seat time , different turbos pushing 530hp and JRZ suspension. I think he has learned a lot but might be missing a lot from not having driven a less powerful/automated car. The thing doesn't spin either..

It's because the thing is incredibly fast. No mystery. Fast doesn't make a better track car or a better street car.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I remember seeing that car in the flesh for the first time at the NY auto show. It was a sight to behold. Back then I never thought that some day it could be had for less than I paid for my Boxster S. A guy I know bought one for $27K when the stock market crashed from a guy desperate need of cash.
But the car has far too much understeer after getting used to a nimble, lightweight, midengine rear wheel driver. Cutting power to the rear when it starts to slide, even a little bit, pretty much kills the whole experience. Ditto for the 996 C4. They say you won't find more understeer in any Porsche than those two.

Watching an awd 996 on a wet skidpad is a sad sight.

The Boxster is awesome, you can hold the steering wheel at a set angle and just spin around in a circle with the throttle. The 996 plows out of the circle over and over.