Hi All,
I searched and found the forum today and have been impressed with the content, knowledge of posters and most of all the maturity of the posts here.
Over the years I have owned a number of sporty but average cars such as the Civic Type R and Honda S2000. I enjoyed these and found the Civic to be the most fun as it was easy to push hard and still maintain good control.
I found myself able to take a big step up in performance in and got one of the first R8 V8's in the UK which was absolutely fantastic. I eventually parted with it as I didn't like the attention it attracted because it was so new. Since then I've had the S8, RS6 Avant, Nissan GTR and Jaguar XKR and my current R8 V10.
I love the R8 as it is easy to use every day and has immense handling and is extremely forgiving. It leaves me a little cold however and feels like I am driving a arcade game.
I've considered a 911 many times but didn't go for it as I felt it was just a bit obvious and perhaps plain. I own a Cayenne GTS which for a 4x4 is the best I have driven and gives me immense pleasure for what it is. All of the 911 owners I know have never switched back to anything else as they say it is the most complete drivers experience.
I'm now seriously considering a new 911 GTS Coupe and have an overnight test drive this week. After spending many hours researching, the general consensus seems to be that it offers great value and is very well set up.
I like to drive hard but I also like to keep well within my limits. The R8 V10 is the only car that makes my adrenaline flow every time I boot it.
I have a few concerns and hoped I could canvas opinion.
With the GTS being rear wheel drive I am a little worried that I may get caught out in the wet and not be able to fully exploit the car or perhaps not be able to drive with complete confidence. The R8 is very forgiving in most conditions. I want to have fun and feel safe and in control. Would I be better with the 4S?
Whilst I love the shape of the 997 the rear end is the thing that I'm not 100% on. With the Aerokit I think it looks far more balanced. Having read a few posts here it seems that the Aerokit causes access problems with kerbs, speed bumps etc. Should I ignore it or could I learn to manage my driving to negate the clearance issues?
I really would like to do a few track days and am considering the PCCB but it obviously adds a tremendous amount to the list price and running costs. Is it really worth it for a couple of track days a year or does it add a lot to the road experience.
Is the rear wiper worth it, I feel I'd not be happy if I didn't go for it and couldn't see the police creeping up on me! I know in the scale of things it's not massively expensive but every penny counts.
I'm a big guy and have moved away from manual cars as I have to twist my legs to access the pedals properly which causes massive fatigue over time. Some reviews say ignore the PDK some say go for it. I want to go for it but is there a major reason why not? Also I wasn't sure which seat/leather combo to go for. I want the widest seat for my fat ass and like the alcantara touches but also want a leather dash etc.
I'm going to go for Sport Chrono Plus and thought of the PASM, is this a worthwhile option?
Apologies for the long post, it's a big decision and I want to get it right and stay with the car for a good period of time. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks In Advance,
Heggem
I searched and found the forum today and have been impressed with the content, knowledge of posters and most of all the maturity of the posts here.
Over the years I have owned a number of sporty but average cars such as the Civic Type R and Honda S2000. I enjoyed these and found the Civic to be the most fun as it was easy to push hard and still maintain good control.
I found myself able to take a big step up in performance in and got one of the first R8 V8's in the UK which was absolutely fantastic. I eventually parted with it as I didn't like the attention it attracted because it was so new. Since then I've had the S8, RS6 Avant, Nissan GTR and Jaguar XKR and my current R8 V10.
I love the R8 as it is easy to use every day and has immense handling and is extremely forgiving. It leaves me a little cold however and feels like I am driving a arcade game.
I've considered a 911 many times but didn't go for it as I felt it was just a bit obvious and perhaps plain. I own a Cayenne GTS which for a 4x4 is the best I have driven and gives me immense pleasure for what it is. All of the 911 owners I know have never switched back to anything else as they say it is the most complete drivers experience.
I'm now seriously considering a new 911 GTS Coupe and have an overnight test drive this week. After spending many hours researching, the general consensus seems to be that it offers great value and is very well set up.
I like to drive hard but I also like to keep well within my limits. The R8 V10 is the only car that makes my adrenaline flow every time I boot it.
I have a few concerns and hoped I could canvas opinion.
With the GTS being rear wheel drive I am a little worried that I may get caught out in the wet and not be able to fully exploit the car or perhaps not be able to drive with complete confidence. The R8 is very forgiving in most conditions. I want to have fun and feel safe and in control. Would I be better with the 4S?
Whilst I love the shape of the 997 the rear end is the thing that I'm not 100% on. With the Aerokit I think it looks far more balanced. Having read a few posts here it seems that the Aerokit causes access problems with kerbs, speed bumps etc. Should I ignore it or could I learn to manage my driving to negate the clearance issues?
I really would like to do a few track days and am considering the PCCB but it obviously adds a tremendous amount to the list price and running costs. Is it really worth it for a couple of track days a year or does it add a lot to the road experience.
Is the rear wiper worth it, I feel I'd not be happy if I didn't go for it and couldn't see the police creeping up on me! I know in the scale of things it's not massively expensive but every penny counts.
I'm a big guy and have moved away from manual cars as I have to twist my legs to access the pedals properly which causes massive fatigue over time. Some reviews say ignore the PDK some say go for it. I want to go for it but is there a major reason why not? Also I wasn't sure which seat/leather combo to go for. I want the widest seat for my fat ass and like the alcantara touches but also want a leather dash etc.
I'm going to go for Sport Chrono Plus and thought of the PASM, is this a worthwhile option?
Apologies for the long post, it's a big decision and I want to get it right and stay with the car for a good period of time. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks In Advance,
Heggem