With the T hibernating, time for a review.
We put about 1.5k miles on the car, with the low amount being due to construction which had the car garaged elsewhere for a bit and its being at the Dealer for ~3 weeks for an oil leak. Unfortunately, we weren't able to fit a car control clinic in the schedule this year.
If I were to sum it up in two words, they would be, effortless and capable, with both of them being both a positive and negative. This car, and pretty much all recent sports cars are just so good as to be somewhat unexciting on the roads and having any real fun beyond quick jaunts on back roads means you are doing something that should put your license in jeopardy. Speaking for just me, the old adage of 'more fun to drive a slow car fast..' is true. That said, I do love the car and I really need to get some seat time in a Turbo or GTx model.
Pros:
-as practical and daily useable as a GT car can be.
-very easy to drive, no awkward clutch like earlier 911's (speaking to you 993), progressive throttle and brakes, clutch very good if a bit numb. Rain mode helps in the cool and wet.
-Decent visibility for a sports/GT car despite the greenhouse being shallower than previous 911's. Tough to judge the front end and vulnerable lip in parking lots, goes with the territory.
-Excellent brakes, powerful.
-Wonderful sounds w/ the sport exhaust on, good but still a bit loud w/ it off.
-Analog tachometer, the last one on a 911 apparently..other displays are configurable.
-non Sport mode ride is good, should you choose.
-best headlights I have used so far, I really enjoy driving this at night when the interior squawks aren't as apparent.
-fit and finish, material quality.
Cons:
-too complex, would prefer non adjustable sport suspension and non switchable sport exhaust package if offered. To me this would be the true intent of a 'T', but I am aware that I am an outlier here. Rather not have the complexity, weight and cost.
-entertainment system and entire interface is annoying. One shouldn't have to select " continue as guest" or login on a sports car...again that is me. Entertainment system is just too complex.
-interior is dark with not may options and a bit claustrophobic. By contrast the 993 is much smaller but feels bigger and is brighter.
-color evokes reactions, positive from Porsche folks who know Ruby isn't pink, but sometimes negative from others including yelling (incorrect) assumptions about me at stoplights...use your imagination. Cannot fix stupid though, just have to ignore it.
-red flag to others who assume I want to tear away from stoplights. Sorry Hellcat, public roads and I am past that...
Overall, we really like the car and look forward to actually using it next year. Giving what the new T is (fully digital dash, standard 4 wheel steering and front axle lift) I am very glad Wife chose to pull the trigger when she did, buying the last of a breed.
The oil leak turned out to be a rear main seal which was addressed.
We put about 1.5k miles on the car, with the low amount being due to construction which had the car garaged elsewhere for a bit and its being at the Dealer for ~3 weeks for an oil leak. Unfortunately, we weren't able to fit a car control clinic in the schedule this year.
If I were to sum it up in two words, they would be, effortless and capable, with both of them being both a positive and negative. This car, and pretty much all recent sports cars are just so good as to be somewhat unexciting on the roads and having any real fun beyond quick jaunts on back roads means you are doing something that should put your license in jeopardy. Speaking for just me, the old adage of 'more fun to drive a slow car fast..' is true. That said, I do love the car and I really need to get some seat time in a Turbo or GTx model.
Pros:
-as practical and daily useable as a GT car can be.
-very easy to drive, no awkward clutch like earlier 911's (speaking to you 993), progressive throttle and brakes, clutch very good if a bit numb. Rain mode helps in the cool and wet.
-Decent visibility for a sports/GT car despite the greenhouse being shallower than previous 911's. Tough to judge the front end and vulnerable lip in parking lots, goes with the territory.
-Excellent brakes, powerful.
-Wonderful sounds w/ the sport exhaust on, good but still a bit loud w/ it off.
-Analog tachometer, the last one on a 911 apparently..other displays are configurable.
-non Sport mode ride is good, should you choose.
-best headlights I have used so far, I really enjoy driving this at night when the interior squawks aren't as apparent.
-fit and finish, material quality.
Cons:
-too complex, would prefer non adjustable sport suspension and non switchable sport exhaust package if offered. To me this would be the true intent of a 'T', but I am aware that I am an outlier here. Rather not have the complexity, weight and cost.
-entertainment system and entire interface is annoying. One shouldn't have to select " continue as guest" or login on a sports car...again that is me. Entertainment system is just too complex.
-interior is dark with not may options and a bit claustrophobic. By contrast the 993 is much smaller but feels bigger and is brighter.
-color evokes reactions, positive from Porsche folks who know Ruby isn't pink, but sometimes negative from others including yelling (incorrect) assumptions about me at stoplights...use your imagination. Cannot fix stupid though, just have to ignore it.
-red flag to others who assume I want to tear away from stoplights. Sorry Hellcat, public roads and I am past that...

Overall, we really like the car and look forward to actually using it next year. Giving what the new T is (fully digital dash, standard 4 wheel steering and front axle lift) I am very glad Wife chose to pull the trigger when she did, buying the last of a breed.
The oil leak turned out to be a rear main seal which was addressed.
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