why is the 911 regarded so highly
08-03-2006, 05:14 PM
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consistency is the key with that car, it handles, accelerates, corners, manuvers and brakes very well, each and everytime. This is the reason why they compete in almost every form of road racing out there. Same goes for the BMW M3.
08-03-2006, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dyhppy,Aug 3 2006, 03:13 PM
doesnt really answer the question and yes 996 turbo
If you dont appreciate the 911, in any form, you havent really (read: at a track) driven one.
There is no car on Earth that feels like it. Thats why its been around so long.
Youre entitled to your opinion, of course, but calling the 911 'garbage' is only exposing your own ignorance and possible fanboi-ism, frankly.
The 911 has won more races than any other automobile in history. Garbage, indeed.
08-03-2006, 06:22 PM
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The 911 GT3 I drove felt damn near flawless, I'd buy one if I could comfortably afford it.
Down a little closer from the pricing stratosphere, I'd prob. opt for a Cayman S over a 911 based on what I've read. I'll take the better handling and even sexier styling over a few more HP.
Down a little closer from the pricing stratosphere, I'd prob. opt for a Cayman S over a 911 based on what I've read. I'll take the better handling and even sexier styling over a few more HP.
08-03-2006, 06:43 PM
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I have asked this question a few times to 911 owners. One guy has a 996TT, 996cab, and a 993 race car. 
All the owners have driven many other cars on the track(they are instructors, PCA racers, etc) and they all felt that the 911 was the best track car- IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT!
I have driven a 993 and a 996 on the street but I have never experienced the car at the track. I keep debating in my head what my next car will be and I am debating between a Cayman S vs. 996GT3 vs. 997GT3. The problem is that I am not convinced a cayman S is any better than my NSX(Full Type R supension). So that leads to the GT3- the 997 is superior to the 996 but is it really worth $35-40k more. I doubt it. So that leaves me with a 996 GT3- a car that many people own for 5k miles and then get tired of it and sell it.
Now the GT3 clearly is superior to a 996. However, I am curious how stable and fun a GT3 would be when compared to a sorted NSX. I am sure it will brake better, and ofcourse it has 100whp more. But is going around a track in the GT3 more FUN than driving my NSX.
I still haven't driven one at the track. I am going to have to drive one then see If I want to make the jump (that is code for: buy the wife a huge rock so that she doesn't notice me buying another car).
All the owners have driven many other cars on the track(they are instructors, PCA racers, etc) and they all felt that the 911 was the best track car- IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT!I have driven a 993 and a 996 on the street but I have never experienced the car at the track. I keep debating in my head what my next car will be and I am debating between a Cayman S vs. 996GT3 vs. 997GT3. The problem is that I am not convinced a cayman S is any better than my NSX(Full Type R supension). So that leads to the GT3- the 997 is superior to the 996 but is it really worth $35-40k more. I doubt it. So that leaves me with a 996 GT3- a car that many people own for 5k miles and then get tired of it and sell it.
Now the GT3 clearly is superior to a 996. However, I am curious how stable and fun a GT3 would be when compared to a sorted NSX. I am sure it will brake better, and ofcourse it has 100whp more. But is going around a track in the GT3 more FUN than driving my NSX.
I still haven't driven one at the track. I am going to have to drive one then see If I want to make the jump (that is code for: buy the wife a huge rock so that she doesn't notice me buying another car).
08-03-2006, 07:02 PM
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The only time I drove a GT3 was at a tight track, admittedly better suited to karting. It was very badass, but honestly didn't seem that much better than my old S/C'd S2000 that I drove back to back against it (a higher speed track might have changed things). The interior, looks, etc. were of course several leagues above the S2000.
How much are used GT3's going for these days? I'd love to own one in the future.
How much are used GT3's going for these days? I'd love to own one in the future.
08-03-2006, 08:12 PM
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The 911 is great - 50+ years of engineering have produced a great car with a great racing pedigree. It may not be the best layout for a sports car, but Porsche has spent a lot of time and effot making it work. The boxer engine is great, has a low center of gravity, and is very reliable.
These cars are race cars, with a strong and unyielding history of racing and winning. Street cars benefit from the racing, and that is one reason they are so popular. The badge is somewhat exclusive, so badge whores like them too.
If you think a Carerra is so bad, what do you think is a good sports car? On one hand there's you saying you can't drive it because you're struggling with the back end, and on the other there's over 40 years of drivers who have won all types of racing ranging from WRC to Le Mans classes in Porsche 911s.
These cars are race cars, with a strong and unyielding history of racing and winning. Street cars benefit from the racing, and that is one reason they are so popular. The badge is somewhat exclusive, so badge whores like them too.
If you think a Carerra is so bad, what do you think is a good sports car? On one hand there's you saying you can't drive it because you're struggling with the back end, and on the other there's over 40 years of drivers who have won all types of racing ranging from WRC to Le Mans classes in Porsche 911s.