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Originally Posted by jacabean
Some odd posts here, Guys , this car is way better than your 986 . the 987 was better and the DI motor car even more (the newest porsche is the best porsche) . The 981 is a serious car and I am 100% certain it will smoke a 986 around any track. It will feel good , look good and be luxurious doing it !
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Having owned a 986 and a 987 and driven both a base and 981S, the new car is better than either car (wouldn't you expect it ?) I respectfully suggest that those that think the 986 is the Holy Grail read this months Grassroots Motorsports mag--a complete comparison of all three models and driven by a Barber school instructor and 3 986 owners. A couple of the 986 owners might have grudgingly kept their praise down, but the instructor was very high on the car. If anything, the article points out much better the 987 was vs. the 986 and on the track, the 987.2 vs. 981 are close.
I understand what the OP was saying about steering feel--the 986 was as responsive as things get. Having said that, I really liked how the new car handles on a auto-x course--turns in quick, lots of traction, minimal role; my 986 wishes it could have handled this well. Additionally,it's more comfortable, quieter and gets better gas mileage than the cars it replaced.
Are their styling miscues?--sure; the silver background on the tach on the S is stupid as are the top vents. But the overall interior and body are great. Hate to say it folks, but raw looking cars aren't going to get it done--typical customers want something that looks higher end.
I expect the market to vote with their wallets on this car and it will sell well.
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