Fancy a change - Guiseley's new motor *updated with pics*
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Quadracer said:I drove both too and that's what made my mind up. I can't see any reasoning behind anyone preferring manual over DCTManiac said:
Well you see I'm still 50/50 on the DCT thing. I love the fact my car is an auto when I'm commuting. I love the fact that I can take control if I want to. However... there is a sense that you're not quite as in control as when you're driving a manual. There's less 'engagement' with the car. Besides, there have been a few times when I've been driving in a 'spirited' fashion and the DCT has not given me the gear I requested. i.e. It thinks it knows better and won't let me have a gear when I want it. Its only occasional, but when it happens, you think 'I'd have been able to do that in a manual'. Flip side is, in full attack mode (sport+/DCT S) the shifts really are impressive and at WOT give you a substantial kick in the back. Pros and cons for me.
DCT was optional on the 35i, but, most seem to have it. Its rare to find a manual 35i. If you're an auto man tho, and you've got your heart on the iS, perhaps hold out for that rather than go 35i and wonder what if.
Having owned my 35i for some years now, I went to try a 35iS as the fact its 'top of the range' appealed, but I have to say it wasn't a huge leap in experience and I decided against it. The 35iS wasn't available when I bought the 35i but I made sure my 35i had all the bits to get close, adaptive suspension, dct etc.
Having owned my 35i for some years now, I went to try a 35iS as the fact its 'top of the range' appealed, but I have to say it wasn't a huge leap in experience and I decided against it. The 35iS wasn't available when I bought the 35i but I made sure my 35i had all the bits to get close, adaptive suspension, dct etc.
Looks like i'm unlikely to buy a 28 - local dealers were only interested in the 20. Was told that they could get a 28 in for me to try, but I'd have to settle their £350 purchase fee if I didn't buy it. FFS.
Used it is then - if I'm alowwed to see it before handing over my cash - and maybe a beemer or maybe see if the chaps at Porsche Leeds are any better :x
Used it is then - if I'm alowwed to see it before handing over my cash - and maybe a beemer or maybe see if the chaps at Porsche Leeds are any better :x
Guiseley :roll: the 911 itch will never end until its scratched , the horror stories are a small % of actual cars on the road ,
after 5 years of magazine articles responsible for driving used prices down the last few months have seen a definite change of theme .
lots now hailing the flat 6 whether watercooled or air & prices are really crazy for you as a buyer
Make no mistake they will cost more on discs,pads,clutches ,starters , parts etc but over a 3 year period (as opposed to short term ownership) a 996 can run on a relatively conservative budget .
All depends what the car will be used for but there is no substitute for lifting the garage door to take out your own 911 ,
ownership is special & a great buzz .
Ive tried 2 now & would like to think another will arrive in the future /
try one out for peace of mind :wink:
after 5 years of magazine articles responsible for driving used prices down the last few months have seen a definite change of theme .
lots now hailing the flat 6 whether watercooled or air & prices are really crazy for you as a buyer
Make no mistake they will cost more on discs,pads,clutches ,starters , parts etc but over a 3 year period (as opposed to short term ownership) a 996 can run on a relatively conservative budget .
All depends what the car will be used for but there is no substitute for lifting the garage door to take out your own 911 ,
ownership is special & a great buzz .
Ive tried 2 now & would like to think another will arrive in the future /
try one out for peace of mind :wink:
I think Mr Wilks is trying to persuade you Guiseley!! 
Never thought I would say this, but think Mr Wilks may have a point 
I was massively unimpressed with BMW yesterday. Surely when we told them what cars we owned they should have been able to drum up a bit of enthusiasm to try and sell us a car. Seems they don't want to know about the Z4 any more.
I was massively unimpressed with BMW yesterday. Surely when we told them what cars we owned they should have been able to drum up a bit of enthusiasm to try and sell us a car. Seems they don't want to know about the Z4 any more.I suspect mr wilks is ether in for a bouquet or a bludgeoning. depending on reliability.
PS. impressed by the comms...
PS. impressed by the comms...
Just to stir it up some more Guiseley i have in my garage around 50 porsche mags , Total 911/ GT Porsche & Porsche & 911 World from the last 2/4 years , makes great reading for whatever model you might consider a possible 8) i have probably read most 3 or 4 times :roll:
Anyhow I,m still working in Bradford weekdays not far from where Mrs Guiseley works & happy for you to have them in the name of research
maybe a small donation to the forum ?
Anyhow I,m still working in Bradford weekdays not far from where Mrs Guiseley works & happy for you to have them in the name of research
maybe a small donation to the forum ?
jaRED said:Mrs Guiseley has moved offices - something to do with people doing dodgy deals in the car park
Now in the centre of Bradford near the big hole.
Haha , car park deals involving white Transit van's do look dodgy indeed
so now i have a red Nissan Primastar it doesn't look as bad I,m in Manningham near the football ground . you're more than welcome to the mag's if you want them
CornishRob
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Don't fancy and M then?