How to buy a Porsche｜You need to test drive a Porsche to know what to expect.
Published on: 09.09.2020
Test drive and find out, Porsche
My husband recently test drove the new Cayenne E-Hybrid at the dealership, and once again he had this to say.
I guess you could say that about other manufacturers as well, but Porsche in particular is a car that no matter how much you hear about it, you can't really understand it until you test drive it. The new hybrid I drove the other day was even better than I expected. I was impressed by it.
And.
My husband, who is usually pretty calm and nonchalant about test drives.The Cayenne Hybrid must have been very good to be so impressed.By the looks of things, I wonder if it might be possible.
My husband has been taking me on test drives at Porsche dealers whenever there is a model he is interested in, and this is what he had to say about test driving a Porsche.
For a test drive of the Porsche, see "Even if it's the same model, the feeling varies quite a bit depending on the options and specifications of the test-drive vehicle."I think it is important to know that.
In general, test drives at dealerships are often super-luxurious optioned vehicles, including interior and exterior. The cost of options often exceeds 5 million yen. Such test drives are likely to provide a high quality atmosphere and a comfortable ride, but on the other hand, if you ride in a test car equipped with options that are geared toward driving, you may feel that the car is not as comfortable as you would like it to be.The ride is not as comfortable as I had imagined.I don't think I've ever felt that way before.
And. That may be true, if you say so.
Her husband continued.
Last time.I was allowed to drive a 911 (992 model), which is pretty much a running option.It was a 992 Carrera S, loaded with driving options such as PCCB, sport PASM suspension, RS Spyder wheels, etc. I was surprised that it was completely different from the 992s I had been allowed to test drive.
The handling is sporty and solid.It is close to the GT3 in terms of low speed ride comfort in town, but not as supple of a suspension as the GT3.I had a feeling.
I can totally forgive that.If a person who expects a comfortable ride from a 911 drives an individual with this specification for the first time, he/she will get the impression that the 911 is not very comfortable to drive.I think it is.
He said.
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Mina.
> I wonder if it might be possible?
I think it might be. (I'm sorry, I haven't met you before, but I'll take the liberty.)
I am very happy with the older generation 970 PHEV (except for the short motor range), so I am sure the newer generation Cayenne PHEV will be much better.
Whether it's a Cayenne or a Panamera, you can fit three in the back seat now that your kids are little! Looking forward to your purchase review.
Mr. Ishi.
>I think it might be. (I'm sorry, I haven't met you before, but I'll take the liberty of asking)
Thank you! As you said, I think I might do it!
I had always heard great things about plug-in hybrids from Mr. Ishi.
I too am very curious about the Cayenne Hybrid!
I wondered how much more advanced it would be if 970 was so good and then new from there.
Yes, I'm thinking it would be fun to have the kids in the back seat and the five of us could go for a family road trip!
I hope you enjoy the article again (smile).
I always enjoy reading your articles.
How you bought your Porsche, very informative and encouraging!
I'm sure the people who buy Porsche will be cash and pony up! I wonder....
I thought they were far away from me.... I thought I was too far away.... I was thinking, "I guess they are too far away for me....
But the more I looked into it, the more I learned that there was a system called deferral, which I could reach if I just stood tall enough!
I visited MIna's blog and also, okay! I could try to do my best.
By the way, which would you recommend for the comfort of the 911 or the Cayman, or for the whole process of about 200km?
I had a chance to test drive a 911 Carrera S (997.1) with my wife the other day, and my butt and back hurt! She said, "I have a pain in my buttocks and back!
I can't deny that it certainly had a lumpier feel than the Cayman S (987) that I test drove in the past. I wondered if it was because it was a car of this age. I also thought that it might be because it is a car of this age.
I would be happy to take a look at it if you would like to refer to the format in which it is purchased.
I look forward to your next blog update.
Kaz.
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>"I bet the people who buy Porsche (could) get a Porsche are cash pimps! I wonder...
>I thought they were far away from me.... I was thinking, "I'm just too high up..." I was thinking, "I'm not so good at this.
I thought so too ^^; I also had the image of bringing cash, so I thought that the sales person would be counting wads of cash in the business meeting space (laugh).
I asked my husband about the 911 and Cayman and this is what he had to say.
I think the 911 rides better than the Cayman, in general," he said.
This is because the 911 is RR and has a lighter front end, so the front suspension, which easily affects ride quality, can be made softer.
And the 911 seems to have a more GT car-like setup that is better suited for comfortable long distance driving.
If you feel the 911 rides worse, except for the reason of individual differences or suspension deterioration.
First of all, if the wheels are large-diameter optional wheels, the ride quality will be relatively poor.
I also wonder if the key is whether it is a suspension with PASM or a sport suspension specification.
I have the impression that without the sport suspension or PASM, it will be a little firmer.
Also, the 987 and 997 generations have a slightly firmer ride in general than the 981 and 991 generations.
With the 991 and 981, the ride has improved dramatically."
This was the reason for the question. Is this answered?
Thank you for your continued support!
Hello! I'm Taro, a newbie to air-cooling.
Embarrassingly, for me, it was, "How do you know if you don't get a test drive with a Porsche?"
This is my first air-cooled (964) since my first Carrera 4 in the early 991 era, so I have no idea what the standards are for a car (i.e., what is acceptable for its age).
I tell my wife to brake earlier, but I myself am wondering if my 964 is too soft. Is it like this? I don't know.
The other day, I went to Ashiu to listen to a story like "there is air-cooling," but I honestly couldn't keep up with the car discussion that started around a 73 Carrera and a 356.
If we have a chance to meet someday, I would be happy if you could drive our 964 and give me some advice. (I don't know if the brakes might be too sweet...)
Taro.
The mornings and evenings have become a little cooler recently, and it is a good time to ride air-cooled.
Regarding the brakes on the 964, when I was first allowed to drive the 964.
The brakes are heavy!" was my impression.
However, if I stepped on it hard enough, it worked well, but if I drove it like a normal car, it would not work as well.
I felt that I might be a little slow to start stepping on the brakes.
I asked my husband about this.
The brakes on the 964 are not sweet in my impression. The stroke is short and the feel is on the hard side. My impression is that it is a typical brake that is controlled by the force you step on it.
But compared to a 991 or something like that, the 991 is better, but I don't think the brakes on the 964 are unreliable."
He said.
The air-cooled owners who come to Ashiu have a long history of air-cooling and are amazingly knowledgeable about their stories.
(I haven't talked to many of you yet either ^^;)
If my husband could join you in Ashi Ari, I would be happy to talk with you!
Thank you for your continued support.
Nice to meet you!
I always enjoy looking at your site.
I also had the opportunity to test drive the 992 Carrera S, and my first impression was the same, "It's hard! The 1.2GT3RS has plenty of leg stroke even in full bumping at high speed sports driving in hard mode, and the legs move very well and show excellent settling without any posture disturbance, but the 992S has too high spring rate and the shock damping force cannot keep up with it. However, the 992S has too high spring rate and shock damping force is not enough, and the leg range of motion is limited due to the short stroke, so it feels "stiff". I wonder if the 992S comes with the optional sports chassis or not. I don't know if it has a sport chassis as an option or PDCC? I am thinking of a 992 Carrera/base for RS's little brother, and I have test-driven at many PCs, but each PC has different specifications according to PJ's intention, so I can understand the differences well. I am very sorry for writing as much as I like in my first comment. Please keep up the good work.
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I see we were able to test drive the same 992!
>I have been thinking of a 992 Carrera/base for RS's little brother and have test-driven at many PCs, but each one has different specifications according to PJ's wishes, so I can understand the differences.
Yes, you have RS...that's great...！！！！！
I thought it would be great to test drive various specifications so I could understand the differences and my preferences.
I also asked my husband about the 992 the other day.
I think the Carrera S I test drove was hard because it had PASM Sport.
Also, in my research, I think there are relatively many reviews that rate the units with RS Spyder wheels as having a poor ride. (I can't say for sure though)
That unit was flat at speed, but I wasn't too impressed with the way it tamed low speeds.
I'm sure it's partly because it's a test drive and the suspension hasn't adjusted yet."
He said.
I was reminded once again that cars are really deep.
And may you meet the wonderful 992.
Thank you for your continued support.