My 430 test drive

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Sep 16, 2011 | 04:14 PM

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kooldino

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Originally Posted by ECB

you did not drive it under daily driving conditions,...the older R-tronic makes your passengers nod their heads and shifts not exactly comfortable in slow city traffic,...there is also less "sensivity" when driving off,simply tack,1st gear and go,..
the Pcar makes it all more seamlessly yet can be driven hard if needed.

I'd prefer the traditional manual.

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imo you are searching for a comfortable,good looking,yet fast car which has the presence of an exotic/special car to any onlookers

Bingo.

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if the Turbo does not look flshy enough for you,take a look at Aston Martin

I like Astons, but they just don't have the performance numbers. Moreover, I prefer AWD - the only exception I would make for a car of this level would be on a Ferrari 458 or maybe a McLaren - both of which are out of my price range.

At this point, unless the 997 turbo impresses the hell out of me, I think the R8 is going to be it.

Sep 16, 2011 | 04:22 PM

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kooldino

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Originally Posted by DJ

Suprised you were able to break the tires loose so easily, were you in race mode and flooring it?

I think I was just in Sport. Yes, I was flooring it. It was a chilly day, so maybe the tires weren't up to temp yet? Either way, I was a little disappointed by that.

On the other hand, when I drove the 430 Scud @ Exotics racing, it stuck well. It was a cold day then as well, but I'm sure the tires were hot from lapping all morning.

Sep 20, 2011 | 11:00 AM

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TimAD

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Jeremy Clarkson drives the new Audi R8 V10 - YouTube

This might help your decision!

Sep 20, 2011 | 04:42 PM

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Sep 20, 2011 | 04:48 PM

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zzzspeed

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Originally Posted by kooldino

Nope, they weren't bald. Although it was a little cold the day I test drove it, so the tire compound was probably a little hard.

I was just going straight.

If I'm going Porsche, I'm going turbo and awd.

Why does the porsche have to be awd? A used 997 GT2 is in your price range, looks more aggresive then a regular TT and is much more fun to drive. But it will have a hard clutch and hard short throws of the stickshift. But if you drive a regular TT back to back with a GT2 you will be shocked by the difference. Just try it if you have a chance.