Thanks for the kind post!
There is something about the 964 and older cars in general, more character for certain but the feel, noise, it just creates an experience which IMO, cars after circa 2005 starts to lose. Newer cars are great but I think that is also their downfall, they are too good, they need to be pushed well over the speed limit to have fun. The 997 falls in that category, they're simply too good to be enjoyed on the road 90% of the time. Older cars, they don't need to be taken over the speed limit to get that buzz, my MX5 gives me that buzz within the speed limit, the 964, while I don't throw it around, keeps me calm while I sit within the oil perfrumed interior with a windscreen in my face and pedals off to one side, I like the character and charm of it, the noise, it offers enjoyment in a different form.
The 997 is a great car but it needs to be on it's limit to deliver what it is best at. It is not a car for general road use or sticking to speed limits IMO, it just isn't fun and if I'm honest, wasted, which is why I refrain from using it for daily duties. When I do take it out, I do so when I know I will have some clear runs and I love the car all over again. So much so, as often as I do think to replace it and the options vary and change like the weather, Ferrari 360, GT3, M3, M5, 997 GTS, I just don't make the change, perhaps if 355's come down a touch, I would as that is the pinnacle of cars for me, the right era, the styling, noise, perfection in my eyes. So there is a draw to the 997, perhaps a Porsche thing and a passion for the brand but any thoughts to change are soon forgotten after a decent clear run.
I have a close friend who is just like me, we care so much for the cars, get them in great condition but then feel like we can't use them, a shame really, as he says, we just keep them fresh for the next guy. It is something I want to get out of, whatever car I get next, I don't think I will go to the level of cleaning every inch of it, it does detract from the enjoyment there after as I don't like the effort to go to waste or to have to do it all over again, I'll get over it I hope, however, to whoever owns my 997 next, or any of the current cars with the exception of my Focus diesel (That's another story), I've kept it fresh and well maintained for you
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