Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 23, 2020 Founder Share Posted December 23, 2020 continued from the 996 thread... My dear other half really can't keep up with my constant car changing, to the point she refuses to get excited about me buying a new car now. The 996 has gone, and the X3 is also moving on too. I decided that I would revert to having just the one car as I'm back to working from home these days and barely drive one car, let alone multiple. We also have another SUV in the household, so I decided we definitely only need one. Anyway, so after driving the Cayman GTS4.0 at Silverstone, as much as I wasn't entirely convinced by some aspects of the car, as a package it was still quite compelling in may other ways. Either way, I think I've chosen a car that does just about do the daily duties that I need from a car. I collect the new car on the 29th December...thats a painfully long wait in my books! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCS Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 718 GTS - I don't think you liked it enough from reading on the other thread 997 GT3 - it's not a daily hack 991.1 GTS - thats where my money would be Cayman R - I reckon you want one, but it doesn't fit the bill 959 - dream on my friend! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718 GT4 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What colour 718 did you go with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Taycan S... 😉🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaymanDave Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 PLEASE be the 959!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budflicker Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I've voted GT3 but having read the post I'm thinking 991.1 GTS 3.8 NA flat 6 goodness might be the one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Popular Post Beanoir™ Posted December 28, 2020 Author Founder Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 25/12/2020 at 21:39, Budflicker said: I've voted GT3 but having read the post I'm thinking 991.1 GTS 3.8 NA flat 6 goodness might be the one? Good guess, GTS it is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarlechS Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 wonder if we'll get pics today 👀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny71 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Any updates....? 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 He’s obviously (and quite rightly) been too busy driving her 🤩😄🏎👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenfourate Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Oh wow. Looking forward to seeing this. What colour we guessing at folks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Popular Post Beanoir™ Posted December 30, 2020 Author Founder Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 Sorry folks, I collected yesterday, and yes I have been busy driving it Its a fantastic machine, really chuffed to be honest. Excuse the quick driveway shots and growing collection of bins we seem to have! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sevenfourate Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 The short wait was justified 😁 That is absolutely stunning. I bet the drive is fabulous..... ENJOY ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny71 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 👏 nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just need a new plate on it now (TIG 991...) 😉😁😋 she’s a stunner, and the best colour in my utterly biased opinion 😃 well done Nick, well earned and hard worked for 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarlechS Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 what a beauty! 😍 wa it a much better drive over the 4.0 Cayman? did you drive it test drive it the same day as the Cayman? very interested to see what the biggest differences between the two are 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Popular Post Beanoir™ Posted December 30, 2020 Author Founder Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 Thanks guys! I went back the next day to test drive this car after driving the GTS4.0. The car had only just come in and I was keen to give it a try but they won’t allow test drives until they’ve done their PDI or whatever they call it. I was eager to drive it and discuss the car before it was listed for sale as they’re few and far between and don’t hang about long, particularly when you start getting fussy about options and mileage. The differences between this and the GTS4.0 are much like comparing any 911 with a Cayman in that they do drive differently. The 911 is very planted and has enormous amounts of traction, you feel the weight slightly further back and the front end still has some lightness to it albeit much less than previous generation 911 (a combination of the engine being moved further forward and a wider front track). It doesn’t pivot around the driver like a Cayman does and does feel slightly bigger in general. Despite being ‘only’ a 3.8 the engine actually feels bigger and has more power and it is quicker. It feels and sounds more mechanical and grittier and quite honestly is another level compared to the GTS4.0 in the noise department, and consequently on the feeling it gives you. It’s very addictive particularly with all the loud buttons on, goading you to push it round to the upper rev range where it then howls away like you’d expect. It does feel very special. It’s a more grown up car than the Cayman and feels a bit more spacious and comfortable in the cabin, but not too big. To drive it’s less nimble but I suspect I need to learn the 911 still to be honest. I’d say the GTS4.0 is probably more fun and is easier to master, you can drive faster in it much easier, very confidence inspiring. Ultimately for me the 911 suited the purpose of having just the one car, whereas the GTS4.0, whilst a great car, just felt a wee bit too compromised and cramped for all-round use. As a second car the Cayman would be ideal I think. I was also considering the cost and man maths etc, the 911 being 4.5 years old has lost its initial depreciation and VAT, although the same price as a GTS4.0 with a few options, I expect in 3 years the 911 will have lost a bit less in comparison. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 30, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted December 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Windymiller said: Just need a new plate on it now (TIG 991...) 😉😁 Checked, it’s not available 🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tozerman Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looks good mate well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarlechS Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 brilliant write up @Beanoir™, always had an itch for the 911 myself but i've never required the rear seats. I do want a go in one to see what all the fuss is about! Man maths definitely the one to seal the deal i think, i would have done the same thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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