DaveK Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I did say I'd post some pics when I got it - so here they are. First impressions : Good points Best of both worlds - it's very quick, but around town even my grandmother could drive it. And she's dead. Handling is impressive - not really pushed it much yet, but did go fairly quickly around a roundabout today and I was impressed at how poised it was. On a private track today, it did reach 160mph in no time at all - with a gear left. Bad points The fuel tank capacity is a joke. From warning light on to totally full - £50 of super unleaded. Are you kidding? The rate at which the fuel gauge is dropping - and the fact that you can display average fuel consumption. On a long journey, it's 20+mpg. On a twisty road it was..... 11.6. Brakes are less impressive than I expected - I reckon the 964 ones are better. For pure fun factor - the 964 blows it away. I get the impression I could floor it part way round a bend, and the computer will make sure I get round anyway (although I haven't tried switching it off yet.....). Summary Despite the bad points - it does make an excellent daily driver and I'm currently very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Very nice, not seen one in that colour before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's not a Supra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I approve of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's not a Supra... That's why this is off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Looks even better in those pics. You're right about the handling though, I've said it before, it feels very sterile (compared to the Supra), it takes some provoking to get out of shape. I was impressed with the brakes on mine, a heap better than the UK Spec Supra brakes with 3G discs, hawk pads, goodrich lines & SRF fluid. The PSM can keep it poised braking under the most difficult conditions. I like the way you check the oil, not with a dipstick, the computer checks it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 As said, that is a nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's why this is off topic Well quite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Looks even better in those pics. You're right about the handling though, I've said it before, it feels very sterile (compared to the Supra), it takes some provoking to get out of shape. I was impressed with the brakes on mine, a heap better than the UK Spec Supra brakes with 3G discs, hawk pads, goodrich lines & SRF fluid. The PSM can keep it poised braking under the most difficult conditions. I think "sterile" is the best description. As a daily car, it suits what I want. However - if it was my weekend car (and was replacing the 964) it wouldn't be what I wanted at all - it would have to be a 993TT (or a 964 turbo, if I could find a black RHD 3.6 - which is unlikely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 It suits what I use mine for too, a secondary posing car, which hardly gets thrashed. I need a single Supra for thrills, a stock 996TT couldn't fill that gap, it's too refined. Then again, get the new 760bhp kit BoostLogic have released and it might be a different story http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=554527 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 suprised about the brakes, when i test drove one a few years ago i thought the brakes were amazing, i know what you mean about the car, does everything very well, typical german car but no excitement which is why i didnt buy one Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nice car,love the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nice colour! (Got to say something nice about 911's after my rant in another thread). Sorry, hadn't seen this before I ranted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Very nice new car and I have to say that I have never seen one in that colour before. Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 first impressions : good points best of both worlds - it's very quick, but around town even my grandmother could drive it. And she's dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Gotta say not normally a Porsche guy, but that is pretty damn special. Like it, nice motor ,nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It's definitely fast!! Certainly bye bye license stuff in a matter of seconds, you'll have to watch it Rosie likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Not usually a fan of the 993 (I think it's the headlights), like yourself I'm a huge fan of the 964 (and also the 997). However it does look really nice in that colour, I reckon a change of wheels would do it the world of good and would make it a lot more menacing if you're that way inclined, but I guess you probably want to leave it looking standard if it's your daily driver. Either way, nice motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Nice Prefer the 964 shape myself... one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just the same colour as mine:cool:.....apart from mine says Fiat punto on the back[OOPS][/OOPS]...now where did i put that turbo badge:D:D Lovely car:yummy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It suits what I use mine for too, a secondary posing car, which hardly gets thrashed. I need a single Supra for thrills, a stock 996TT couldn't fill that gap, it's too refined. Then again, get the new 760bhp kit BoostLogic have released and it might be a different story http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=554527 There goes my 355 out the window.... i didnt know you can upgrade the poker this way ... will the transmission hold the power ?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 There goes my 355 out the window.... i didnt know you can upgrade the poker this way ... will the transmission hold the power ?.... Manual will, I'd not like to be a guinea pig on the tiptronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Lovely car matey!! .......traitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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