Test Drive Today: Porsche 991 Base Model v 997s

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Apr 20, 2012 | 02:04 AM

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Apr 20, 2012 | 02:05 AM

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Hussain

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The story was excellent, did you pull the trigger or definitively decide which way you want to go?

Apr 20, 2012 | 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hussain

The story was excellent, did you pull the trigger or definitively decide which way you want to go?

As I said, there is a particularly nice optioned 997s that I have my eye on, I'd get that one if the stars all line up but if not, I'll take my time looking and if I had to guess I'd say, I'll get both..but not at the same time.

Apr 20, 2012 | 03:56 AM

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Part Three

I eased out of first and onto Route 46 Westbound towards Route 80. The 991 felt a little bit bigger than my GT3 but the clutch was very smooth and it was immediately very easy to drive...clutch feel is crucial to me and while light, it was decisive enough for me and off we went.

IT was pretty much exactly what I had expected but better it that makes any sense. I had the feeling of pretty much unlimited and very smooth power curves. The bumps in the road felt distant and the ride was buttery smooth yet confident. I forced un needed downshifts just to get a feel for the clutch and hear the engine sounds...Both were just very gratifying..

i thought it was a PDK?

Apr 20, 2012 | 08:41 AM

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I think CfC and Stuka rule

Apr 20, 2012 | 11:08 AM

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Galion

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Galion You are a Teamspeed member that Rocks and Rolls!

Did the Base have PASM as an option? or just the regular suspension?

Apr 20, 2012 | 11:12 AM

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i thought it was a PDK?

nope and I liked the clutch.

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Did the Base have PASM as an option? or just the regular suspension?

Regular suspension. Sticker was about 95K

Apr 20, 2012 | 12:05 PM

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I just drove the 7 speed for the first time today also, it was a non S. throttle response combined wjth how smooth that transmission is makes it a blast to drive. I agree fully with the review.