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I have no idea how a 911 GTS got mixed in... I mentioned a Turbo S was my choice for the street and then 911 GTS numbers were mentioned... agreed a 911 GTS is probably plenty quick for most but what does that have to do w a Cayman GTS is beyond me... :
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07-16-2015, 01:52 PM | #69 |
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How does the power delivery feel compared to the M4?
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07-16-2015, 02:08 PM | #70 |
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Nice upgrade. Anyone who doesn't think this is an upgrade probably doesn't know how to drive in the first place. I just picked up an S2000 which is REALLY slow, but so much more fun to drive than my M3. Someday I want to switch out my M3 for a Cayman GTS/4, Boxster Spyder, or some variant of a naturally aspirated RWD 911.
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07-16-2015, 07:04 PM | #72 | |
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07-16-2015, 07:18 PM | #75 | |
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i've driven several S2000s and hated the piss slow low-RPM characteristics.....couldn't bear to grind that thing out to 7k RPM everytime i wanted a laugh. If you drive 90% on a track, fine....otherwise---no thanks. i've driven MANY Porsches on a street and track....they are great cars, but not 'untouchable' by any means. There are many great cars out there.....with different characteristics and benefits. Last edited by IEDEI; 07-16-2015 at 07:25 PM.. |
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I remember the first on ramp I took when I was driving home from the dealer, and immediately after turn in I began Laughing hysterically at the front end grip and balance. Not all will get it Thank you all for the kind words |
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07-16-2015, 07:38 PM | #77 |
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The torque isn't explosive like the M4, but "340 hp" and sub 3000 lbs it moves damn fast. I did manage the advertised top speed of 177 mph on a closed course. Probably still not fast enough for most on here
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07-16-2015, 07:46 PM | #78 |
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Yep, literally just cruising until he antagonized me for 4 miles so when it finally straightened out I knocked it from 7th to 3rd in sport plus and walked away from him fairly quickly. I let off almost immediately as I wasn't looking to pus my luck, just lifted no brakes, so no brake light engagement, so he probably thought he reeled me in . That's when the ricer flyby happened and the I was granted the honor of witnessing a "stereotypical bmw douche" in its natural habitat
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07-16-2015, 08:07 PM | #79 | |
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No offense, but you kind of sound like the guy who shows up to the shooting range with a .22, and claim it does the "same job" as a .45. No animosity here, just drawing the correlation. Am I going to go up to an F430 owner and talk shit to him about how light and nimble my Mini is in the canyons compared to his larger car? No. But I do accept the fact that that the Ferrari is the better car, appreciate it and hope to be in his shoes some day. It's not the end of the world when somebody says an M3 isn't a sports car, because it's true. It's a leather swathed saloon car with lots of boost and tech.....albeit a bad as f*** leather swathed saloon car with lots of boost and tech |
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An 07 997 turbo is probably the best lb for lb car for the price out there. That's MY type of car. A few cars can beat it top speed and 0-60 but virtually no car...for the $$ can touch it performance-wise street or track. That's it. No disrespect. I liked your post about laughing..because I "get it"....happened with my e46 m3 and my current 335...amazing performance is laughable. Todd |
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07-16-2015, 09:47 PM | #82 | |
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Enjoy that car every day...especially when you flatten the throttle and feel it on turn in...
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Drove the GTS recently. It is unbelievable. Truly a masterpiece, and puts the 911 to shame IMO. One of the most engaging, visceral, and communicative cars I've driven in a long time. There is no comparison; either you need back seats or you buy a GTS.
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07-16-2015, 10:46 PM | #86 |
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Ironically I just had a nice run with an M3. He pulled away until the fast sweeper came. The speed at which he disappeared into my rear view mirrors was shocking. This car shines in high speed sweepers. I can't explain. You just need to drive one
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