911 Test Drive - Mistake

[edevlin]

I used to be into high-end audio until I sold off much of my gear to buy my Boxster. I had my home audio system tuned or voiced to the sound I liked. Of course there were more expensive and better sounding audio rigs out there (even though when I sold mine, it allowed me to buy my Boxster).

As much as I was satisified with the sound of my system, if I went to a high-end shop and listened to a very trick rig, my home system would sound like it was lacking in comparison. I learned long ago, that I could enjoy my music more if I did not try to listen to the best systems available and hence find fault in what I had. I guess you see where this is going...

My driving impression varies from day to day, but I have always been impressed by how quick my Boxster was, especially for a 2.7L car. I have test driven 3.2 and 3.4L Boxsters and liked their torque and they were definately faster than my 2.7L, but I was still underwhelmed by their accereration. I think I went into the test drives expecting more from the cars.

I just test-drove a 2008 3.6L Carrera and was amazed at its torque and straight-line accereration. I dont know if I was not expecting it to be that quick and that is why it seemed that way or what, but it was fast. It had 18" wheels and stock suspension, so it did not handle to my taste, spongy, not very responsive to steering, but it was quick. I got back in my car after the test-drive and mine seemed like it took forever to get from 2 to 5K (read that slow), where the 911 got there now.....

Ed

[Mantis]

I'm not clear, Ed....what was the mistake?

[blue2000s]

You might look into getting a light weight flywheel. It doesn't improve horsepower, but it does allow the engine (and the car) to accelerate faster. And it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a 997.

[Perfectlap]

wait until you drive the CaymanS.

It makes the Carrera feel like a middle aged fat guy and makes the Boxster feel like its still in high school.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

wait until you drive the CaymanS.

It makes the Carrera feel like a middle aged fat guy and makes the Boxster feel like its still in high school.

Or...

If you haven't felt enough pain yet, test drive a Corvette Z06 or a Viper. Monstrous torque and accelleration!

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Topless

Or...

If you haven't felt enough pain yet, test drive a Corvette Z06 or a Viper. Monstrous torque and accelleration!

Those cars are ugly.

p.s.
My car felt slow after I drove a 996 Turbo. But the thing about power is that you sooner or later you get used to it. Like living with Giselle Bundchen for a year and then one day Megan Fox moves in next door...
Not to mention gas is too freakin expensive to be dumping into power hungry cars.
I'm over putting $50 into my tank every week. Time for an electric sports car already.

[edevlin]

"I'm not clear, Ed....what was the mistake?"

I was happy with the accereration of my Boxster until I got in the much faster 911. Now I am a little more knowledgeable, but a little less satisified with what my 2.7L can do. I will get over it, and my car is still a blast to drive, but I do lust for a few more ponies.

"You might look into getting a light weight flywheel. It doesn't improve horsepower, but it does allow the engine (and the car) to accelerate faster. And it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a 997."

I have one, and it does make the car quicker. Its funny, the increase in pickup with the lightweight flywheel seems about like the loss in pickup I got when I went from 17" wheels to 18" wheels.

Ed