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Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:43 pm

Its the Porker :D

Bit of a day yesterday, taxi, 2 trains and another taxi and I was in Reading, deal done and a 4 hour run back, car didn't miss a beat I'm happy to say the least

Had a pit of a play last night and it does drive beautifully, corners on rails, very composes with almost no body roll, gearbox is best I've ever used, so precise, which is nice after the agricultural box in the zed and proper hydraulic steering.its all a bit bloody fantastic.

Base model so only a 2.9 265bhp flat six but it feels like more to me, certainly a lot quicker than my old 3.0si, and that induction noise behind your head when you floor it :wub:

Decent spec.30k miles..fsh, .heated sports seats, touchscreen nav/command, middle range stereo that sound good enough to not have to piss about with, parking sensors, sport chrono pack, 19" carrera 2 alloys, some other schizz I can't remember

Only real downside to the car was it was a bit noisy in the cabin on the motorway, not sure if it was better or worse than the e89 which is also a bit boomy with tyre roar but its definitely in my plans to try and sort out with some sound deadening in the boot area and rear wheel arches.

I'll almost certainly be removing the decals on the sides ,bit of a detail although its nicely waxed up right now, probably refurb the wheels next year even though they're actually quite good nick with just one very small kerb mark on one wheel, maybe a exhaust mod, there's loads of induction noise but not a lot of exhaust note..jurys out on that , Ill live with it a while and see how I feel.

I'll miss the roof down fun but hopefully the driving experience will make up for it..who knows if the market crashes a cheap e85 might be in my sights next summer :D

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if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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Post by N4LLY » Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:48 pm

Most excellent :thumbsup: Enjoy :)
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:00 pm

Lovely mate, be even lovelier with those decals gone.
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Post by buzyg » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:07 pm

Nice wheels. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:09 pm

Congrats bud, definitely the right choice of the two, no bloody chrome wheels :wink:

Enjoy many happy miles in it :driving:

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    Post by TaffDaddy » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:18 pm

    Looks really nice Steve. Didn't you fancy a different colour :rofl:

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    Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:39 pm

    TaffDaddy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:18 pm Looks really nice Steve. Didn't you fancy a different colour :rofl:
    Haha..I did David, really like the dark grey ones, but you know how it is, if the right car comes up you grab it and tbf its still a great colour
    if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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    Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:42 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:09 pm Congrats bud, definitely the right choice of the two, no bloody chrome wheels :wink:

    Enjoy many happy miles in it :driving:
    I'm having the wheels refurbed in chrome :D :rofl:
    if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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    Post by TaffDaddy » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:07 pm

    mr.tourette wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:39 pm
    TaffDaddy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:18 pm Looks really nice Steve. Didn't you fancy a different colour :rofl:
    Haha..I did David, really like the dark grey ones, but you know how it is, if the right car comes up you grab it and tbf its still a great colour
    I know exactly what you mean Steve :thumbsup:

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    Post by Pondrew » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:36 pm

    mr.tourette wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:43 pm Its the Porker
    :headbang: :headbang:
    All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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    Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:53 pm

    Pondrew wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:36 pm
    mr.tourette wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:43 pm Its the Porker
    :headbang: :headbang:
    At least i picked one of the 2 up for debate :D :poke:
    if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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    Post by jock156 » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:13 pm

    :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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    Post by MikeyH » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:20 pm

    Best choice of the 2, nice colour, don't mind the decals myself, have lots of fun. :thumbsup:
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    Post by GasheadIan » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:32 pm

    Right choice in my view
    The handling is another level.
    The noise as you push it is addictive and makes you chase the red line
    Love mine , but still got the Zed as Cayman is short termer but so pleased I ticked the box as the experience is fantastic
    Agree with removing the decals got mine taken off as just looked a bit cheap with them on
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    Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:32 pm

    Nothing quite like that feeling of Porsche ownership , the flat 6 boxer is a motoring enthusiasts delight .
    RE the cabin noise : the wheels themselves are not Cayman spec , pretty sure they are 997 C4 so worth seeing what tyres are on size wise & what brand :wink: my first drive in 997 C4 with Mrs W , she asked " is it supposed to be so noisy in here " :P it was on a virtually brand new set of PS4S , i sold the tyres & fitted new Vred Vorti & it was like a silent movie by comparison .
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