2006 Porsche 911 - Dream Car
I purchased my dream car recently and I have absolutely no regrets! The interior is sleek and modern which is a pleasure to clean and polish. The exterior is flawless and the contour is unmatched in automotive design. When I turn the ignition, the engine rumbles with the pleasing sound of German engineering. To drive it is to love it. There is no better experience than being behind the wheel inside the cockpit of a Porsche. For example, I can zip around the highway like I used to when I rode a motorcycle. The moment I depress the accelerator I am instantly where my mind wishes me to be. This is very useful when trying to avoid the occasional freeway blockage and the inevitable tight spaces. This car turns heads for certain. There is no better car to own when the valet pulls it up to th... (more)
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This car is a joy to drive near the beach or along the coast. Taking the top down on a cloudy day and driving while the wind blows through your hair is especially pleasant.
Pros
People tend to notice you more when you drive. The road feel is superb. You are treated like royalty at the dealership. The car does not lose it value over time. The performance is unmatched. The bucket seats are extremely comfortable. Driving is far more pleasurable, even small trips. Driving around turns is exhilarating. Only requires an oil change every 6000 miles.
Cons
Maintenance costs can be high. Brake pads and tires wear out fast. Low profile makes it difficult to see on the open road. Probably not as safe as larger vehicles with more bulk. Tendency to want to speed is greater.
2001 Porsche 911 - The ups and downs of Porsche.
I don't think I've met a Porsche I don't like in some ways, but they definitely have some oddities that only show after years of ownership. They're fast, good-looking, and a lot of fun to drive. It's hard to beat the sound and pull of a German, flat-six above 5k rpm. I'd have to suggest a manual transmission and insist on proactively finding your method of repair and alignment. They're finicky, and I've learned the hard way that many shops aren't equipped to properly take care of a Porsche.
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I took the car to a race track one time and got to safely experience what these vehicles are capable of. It's a blast to feel your tires gripping on as you take a turn over 50MPH and blast past the straight away over 100 MPH.
Pros
A rear flat-six sounds great and handles well. It's a driver's car. The mechanics are surprisingly easier to learn and repair than you'd expect of a German machine. Gas mileage isn't horrible.
Cons
Repairs can be costly if you aren't prepared. Some aspects of build make you scratch your head. Take, for instance, the coolant pipes in some of the SUVs are made of plastic that is guaranteed to break after enough heat cycles. All models from 1998–2008 have a serious fault that if it fails, the engine catastrophically fails. It's called IMS. A manual can be annoying to use in traffic. Tires are wide and expensive.
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