So, the C2S has gone, and with much careful thought has been replaced with - a Turbo S Cab! The biggest impulse purchase I've ever made. Well, more of a joint impulse purchase as Lesley spotted this one in the showroom at Porsche Swindon when collecting her Cayenne and loved the colour...
After a few days with it I must say it has changed my views on Cabriolets, 4WD, fears of the weight, suspension harshness (-10mm) and low speed friendliness.
The ride is very good, better than the C2S, and in normal traffic is easy to drive, fine in town, doesn't seem to be troubled by road humps and is much quieter than I expected.
Once on the open road the car belies the 4WD aspect and feels well balanced and the front end is just as pointy as I remembered the C2S although the 1700kg weight of the car is definitely there. I haven't had the opportunity to give it full throttle yet, the MRS knocked in when attempted on the journey back from the dealership, but plenty has been written about that elsewhere.
This is my first open top 911, having had a couple of Boxsters in the distant past, but I'm looking forward to some European trips and the summer over here. Fit and finish of the soft top seems first class, but vision is a bit restricted through the rear view mirror, though not as bad as the GT3. I attempted a run with the roof down but it rained within 200 yards. At least I know it works.
The interior is not for the faint hearted with body colour trim - even the seat backs. That is one option that is not now available with 18way seats (another chip shortage issue).
And body colour on the mirror caps, side skirts, air intakes, engine lid slats, and did I mention stripes? On the roof!
After a few days with it I must say it has changed my views on Cabriolets, 4WD, fears of the weight, suspension harshness (-10mm) and low speed friendliness.
The ride is very good, better than the C2S, and in normal traffic is easy to drive, fine in town, doesn't seem to be troubled by road humps and is much quieter than I expected.
Once on the open road the car belies the 4WD aspect and feels well balanced and the front end is just as pointy as I remembered the C2S although the 1700kg weight of the car is definitely there. I haven't had the opportunity to give it full throttle yet, the MRS knocked in when attempted on the journey back from the dealership, but plenty has been written about that elsewhere.
This is my first open top 911, having had a couple of Boxsters in the distant past, but I'm looking forward to some European trips and the summer over here. Fit and finish of the soft top seems first class, but vision is a bit restricted through the rear view mirror, though not as bad as the GT3. I attempted a run with the roof down but it rained within 200 yards. At least I know it works.
The interior is not for the faint hearted with body colour trim - even the seat backs. That is one option that is not now available with 18way seats (another chip shortage issue).
And body colour on the mirror caps, side skirts, air intakes, engine lid slats, and did I mention stripes? On the roof!
