convincing stepmom to get a 911

[Perfectlap]

in Aug Car and Driver did a big old convertible type car round up
Merc, Jag XK, 911 Cab, Cadillac whatever and BMW 645.

They said the power in the 911 was nothing special and never
thought they would ever put a 911 in this category, 2nd heaviest of the lot.
But it was the only sports car of the group.

For a big heavy luxury car I'm kinda liking those high end Jaguars with the sporty wheels...makes me think of an Aston Martin.

[Brucelee]

The 911 is certainly not a comparble car to the SL. My guess is she will be sorely unhappy with the 911 after a few months IF she really likes a two seat tourer, which is what the SL and Jag are.

The 911 is tight and not all that comfy. It also has no storage room and what it does have, bites.

Nice second car though!

[Bavarian Motorist]

911 cab does not weigh more than any of those cars, man.

The sl500 weighs over 4k lbs and has 302hp and 339 tq.

Jaguar XK has 300hp in a 3600 lb package.

XKR has 320hp in a 3900lb (is that correct?) package.

And the 645i, which doesn't exist any longer, is 325hp in a 4000 lb package.

911 cab is 3130 lbs w/ 325hp and 273 tq . Far better than any of those.

She told me what she wants. Just like heated seats, cd changer, maybe nav, and A/C...that's really it.


She actually prefers the full leather interior of my car to her car. Thinks it's much higher quality.


Besides, none of those are AWD



I think she will be happy guys, and of course, I will as well.



911 is missing a bit of torque, though, but certainly is still drivable.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

911 cab does not weigh more than any of those cars, man.

The sl500 weighs over 4k lbs and has 302hp and 339 tq.

Jaguar XK has 300hp in a 3600 lb package.

XKR has 320hp in a 3900lb (is that correct?) package.

And the 645i, which doesn't exist any longer, is 325hp in a 4000 lb package.

911 cab is 3130 lbs w/ 325hp and 273 tq . Far better than any of those.

She told me what she wants. Just like heated seats, cd changer, maybe nav, and A/C...that's really it.


She actually prefers the full leather interior of my car to her car. Thinks it's much higher quality.


Besides, none of those are AWD



I think she will be happy guys, and of course, I will as well.



911 is missing a bit of torque, though, but certainly is still drivable.

It is ALL about you!

[drburton]

Not sure if she needs the car to be 'new' or not, but there are some really low mile 2005 997's available at good prices. Came across a couple of 997 'S' with lots of options and low miles in the high 60's (plus 355hp ).

That will probably be my next move (at least a year out though).

[Bavarian Motorist]

She is very tiny, so I don't think comfort is an issue. She'll be fine in anything.







I don't know if we will get used or not. The SL was really the first used car we got and my dad wasn't happy so he will probably buy new from now on.

[Perfectlap]

looks like my August 06 memory was bad, it wasn't the second heaviest of the bunch.... it was the second least powerful engine, second only to the Jag XK.
The merc SL550 was voted #1

oh and it was a BMW 650i

The 911 Cab in a Tip is a perfect chick car.

p.s.
I wouldn't drive the Merc even if you offered it to me for what I payd for my BoxsterS. Maybe the worst pedals I've ever used in a car. Who drives like that??