Taking out first timers?

[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.

[ekam]

Highway on/off ramps are always fun. Drive under a bridge or through a tunnel to hear the ampified music is cool too.

[landrovered]

I usually drive as conservatively and smooth as possible. Like it was a honda accord. Make comments about what a fun car it is. Keep revs low and acceleration to "other" car standards. Take a few curves without speeding up or slowing down, just turn the wheel. Get the passenger comfortable almost bored.

On the return trip maintain driving style until you find the perfect lonely staight, turn the corner and then accellerate through first normally, get a bit more of second, kick third in the ass, hold fourth , hit fifth and then shift to sixth, there are a few high speed curves there I take at 85-90 after those I coast back down to the speed limit.

Drive like you are in Honda back to starting point.

It lets them get an idea of what is possible without being scared ****************less by the maniac driver. Nobody likes that feeling. Keep the thrill to a contained time space and if they don't like porsche after that they never will.

[Dave S.]

I always let them drive. That's all it takes.

[insite]

usually taking a 30mph curve at 90 gets the blood flowing.

[Christian H]

Originally Posted by insite

usually taking a 30mph curve at 90 gets the blood flowing.

+1 ! On a track obviously...........

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Dave S.

I always let them drive. That's all it takes.

Me too. I don't know why, but I love to share this toy.

[23109VC]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

Me too. I don't know why, but I love to share this toy.

+1

letting someone else drive it is the best way to let them reallly experience it...

[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.