The Z is mistaken to be a p-car by many

 

 

Adjusted.

 

Congrats on the Porshce! I have owned several Porshces in the past. My first one was a 77 1/2 924. I bought an 87 944, and finally a 1988 928S4. I have owned several Z's, RX-7, ect..But my favorite all time car was my 928S4. I just loved the lines on that car, it was triple black and when it was detailed up, it looked like sex at night. I would ride around in it and think of Risky Business. The only problem I or anyone I know with Porsches is the little accessories. Like the window switches, or a sunroof cable, or a rear wiper motor, ect... You will probably never really have a problem with the motor or tranny, they are bullet proof. But after about 5 years, you will get nickled and dimed on the little qwarky things. But you will always love the car. I miss mine and will get another one someday for sure!!! Good luck....

 

Congrats On The New Ride !!

 

for the 928...

 

Pics are coming... I washed & waxed it yesterday, but I was so busy driving around, I forgot to snap photos. I'll try again if I can fit it in around work.

Parts are a little more expensive. Labour up here is $130CDN/hour vs. Nissan's rate of $90/hour. Either way, I've got the shop manuals now so I'll be doing the work myself (have done a complete rebuild of my buddy's 964, and it wasn't too bad... just take LOTS of pictures, research the wealth of knowledge on Rennlist, and have the manuals).

I should also express thanks to Kelly and the other moderators. I think they've done a pretty good job of keeping the site under control without being invasive.

 

Thanks Lerxst. Looking forward to your pics!

 

I hope you got it in a good color! White, red or black tend to be the best Porch colors! Congrats!

 

A friend's son snapped a couple of photos yesterday...

 

Congrats! I rented one in February when I went to visit my parents in Florida. Fell in love with it. Was a 997 convertible. I still miss it. I spoiled myself so I had to mod the Z.

 

wowww very nice! congrats!!

 

Just finished my first AutoX in the car. Stock for stock... faster & better handling than the Nissan 350Z, but much less forgiving. The overall times were slower, but that was because I'm on terrible tires (Continental ContiSport2s) and it's a much different driving style that I'm not even close to knowing yet.

Day-to-day driving it's more comfortable to. The ride is smoother, better visibility and the Porsche sport exhaust is awesome, very quiet for normal driving, but turns into a beast when you open it up.

So... very happy with the car, just gotta learn how to drive it properly.

Not knocking the Z... fanatastic car, but for twice the price, the P-car should damn well be a better car.

Cheers.

 

Werd yo

 

Something magically adjusted in my pants,what should I do!

 

Glad you're enjoying that beast. Once you get the feel for the car, I'm sure your times will go down. The Z, particularly in an Auto-X event is a contender for sure, but I would imagine once you get comfortable in the Porsche, you'll out-do what you were capable of in the Z.

Hope you stick around here enough to let us know how your 'relationship' with the car develops.

 

Nice ride!!!

 

Nice car but big bucks too. Enjoy your new wheels.

 

Joe,

Porsche is just a great car. The model you bought is certainly one of the better Porsche's.

Over the years I've driven several Porsche models, and have always been impressed and excited with this car. The first Porsche I drove (my Dad's car) was a Porsche 356 SC (the convertible model with 95 hp). In its day, it was very cool. Pretty much a Volkswagen, but it had disk brakes on all four wheels, a better transmission, and a great suspension for its day. That is the model that some refer to as the "inverted" soapdish (the reference was its body design). Around 1963, my Dad bought a Porsche 912. Again, it was ahead of its time. The 912 had the new body style, the air-cooled 1600cc engine, and 4 speed transmission. That model was soon replaced with the 911 (6 cylinders with more hp and in several configurations including fuel-injection or carbs; acually 6 carbs, one on each cylinder--imagine keeping that arrangement in "tune").

During and through the late 70's to the early 90's, Porsche made several different models (front-engine and mid-engine) in an attempt to increase sales; but during this time, the rear-engine 911 remained as the most desireable model (even with its huge problem with over-steer and poor handling/weight-distrubution compared to their more "balanced" mid-engine and front-engine models). Porsche buyers wanted the rear-engine model.

The mid-engine Porsche models (the new Cayman and Boxster) as well as the Porsche you bought are great cars. And, of course, the rear-engine Porsche is a "mainstay" that owners and advocates always love.

Although I believe the Porsche is great (and I have been looking hard at the Cayman), for now I am staying with the Z. The reasons:

1) Porsche is great, but overpriced. Albiet that is because of the availability, the product, and its market position; but I hate paying extra just for that.

2) Maintenance on a Porsche is very expensive. If you do the labor, you save big. But, the parts' cost is very high. If you have the $$ and do not need to worry about this high cost, it isn't an issue. For example; the first maintenance interval on the Boxster is at 20k miles, but it costs the owner $700.

3) The Z offers more aftermarket products allowing you to build exactly the car you want. Certainly Porsche has been around much longer, but customizing a Z is easier (with more available products). It is fun to add custom stuff to the Z since you have the perception of a new (renewed) car.

But... with all that said, you have bought great car. Please post some pics of your new ride.

--Spike

 

Nice! Congrats and enjoy the new car.