Taking out first timers?

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by ElementAI

Curious what everyone does when they take a Porsche first timer
out for a ride? Anyone have a routine or things they do that make the
experience? Think this will be interesting.

Hand them the key and see how long it takes them to figure out where the ignition is...

[Bry]

Originally Posted by fatmike

Hand them the key and see how long it takes them to figure out where the ignition is...

+1 This is awesome. I won't do it for just anyone, but I have no problem tossing the keys to someone that has proven to be mature and responsible.
The "How's it start?" question is always a hoot. I usually demand that they get out of the car if they are so incompetent they can't even start it... but I usually can't keep a straight face for long!

[ElementAI]

Great replies!!

I am really glad my brother took me out for a drive in his S when he came to visit.
We put the top down and got out on the road where we toodled along for a minute or two until suddenly he looked over and said "you ready"? Before I could answer.... The power came on and I was thrown back into the seat and we rocketed away faster than I have ever dared on that road. What a rush. After some demos of fast lane changes and 25 mph exit ramps at 3 times speed... He pulled over and said " Your turn"! I couldn't wipe the grin off for hours!!

[ekam]

First person I gave the keys to who has a Ferrari 308, before I had the chance to drive it said.

"You're going to love this car."


Second person I gave the keys to said.

"Wow! This is like a dream!!!"

[dallison]

As long as someone knows how to drive stick they are given the opportunity to drive my 02s. Most of the time they seem to intimidated to drive and opt to be a passenger instead. the wife loves the sound of the engine and she loves 3rd and 4th.

[Jake D]

I got a ride home from my aunt last night after doing some post gma funeral partyin/celebrating in her memory... left the keys in it for my 16yr old nephew who just got his license a few months back to bring it back to me today. Roads are a little wet this morning. Lets see if it comes back in 1 piece

[stephen wilson]

Uh,... that sounds like a really bad idea. The only person I've let drive unsupervised is my wife. Good luck!