Color Choice And A Few Other Questions.

[PHC1]

My first post here. I am trying to decide on a 997. Have a few questions for you guys.

1. I really enjoy great steering feel. (Don't we all. B) ) I drove a 997 C4s, the steering while very communicative, was somewhat light in effort. Have not driven the S yet. Does the steering effort vary from S to 4S or are they about the same?

2. Still undecided on S vs 4S. I know the 4S is a little heavier but it doesn't seem to affect the performance too much. I like the wider body, although there is not much difference on the 997. Not planning on driving in the snow but I do like the extra traction of AWD, especially when driving more aggressively than usual. The C4S felt very planted through the turns, does the S have the same degree of stability and the ability to get on the gas early past the apex? Wait, isn't that what Porsche's do best anyway? Will I feel much difference between the two?

3. I really like the black color the best so far. Would I be better off with the "basalt black" or regular black? Do they both have a clear coat and is one softer or more prone to scratching than the other? I've had a black MB and the black paint was a nightmare to keep scratch free. Is the Porsche paint any better or "harder" than the typical paint these days?

4. Finally, I can buy the Turbo just as easily but.... I keep thinking the S/4S is just more of a "soul" car that has character and is fun to drive while the Turbo is just wicked fast but not as involving. Even the exhaust note of the S/4S is more involving/fun to me than the suction/induction predominant noise of the Turbo. Or am I kidding myself? I also wouldn't want to invest in a Turbo only to have to trade it in when the DSG comes out because I think I would prefer DSG to a stick or Tiptronic. Isn't DSG just around the corner or is it still ways off?

Thanks guys!

[dndodd]

My first post here. I am trying to decide on a 997. Have a few questions for you guys.

1. I really enjoy great steering feel. (Don't we all. B) ) I drove a 997 C4s, the steering while very communicative, was somewhat light in effort. Have not driven the S yet. Does the steering effort vary from S to 4S or are they about the same?

Haven't driven a 4S I have the 2S. At least 100 lbs lighter in the front end.

2. Still undecided on S vs 4S. I know the 4S is a little heavier but it doesn't seem to affect the performance too much. I like the wider body, although there is not much difference on the 997. Not planning on driving in the snow but I do like the extra traction of AWD, especially when driving more aggressively than usual. The C4S felt very planted through the turns, does the S have the same degree of stability and the ability to get on the gas early past the apex? Wait, isn't that what Porsche's do best anyway? Will I feel much difference between the two?

Sounds like the 4S is for you. I frankly would like to try one.

3. I really like the black color the best so far. Would I be better off with the "basalt black" or regular black? Do they both have a clear coat and is one softer or more prone to scratching than the other? I've had a black MB and the black paint was a nightmare to keep scratch free. Is the Porsche paint any better or "harder" than the typical paint these days?

Black is a PITA in my book. It gets dirty right after you wash it. I like black but would only buy a basalt black. I have Artic Silver and I get more miles per wash than I would in a Black car.

4. Finally, I can buy the Turbo just as easily but.... I keep thinking the S/4S is just more of a "soul" car that has character and is fun to drive while the Turbo is just wicked fast but not as involving. Even the exhaust note of the S/4S is more involving/fun to me than the suction/induction predominant noise of the Turbo. Or am I kidding myself? I also wouldn't want to invest in a Turbo only to have to trade it in when the DSG comes out because I think I would prefer DSG to a stick or Tiptronic. Isn't DSG just around the corner or is it still ways off?

Rumors of the DSG for 2009 with DFI. That is when I will buy my next one with DSG or maybe 2010, give them a year to work out the bugs. But my plan would be to keep my 6SP C2S for along time and probably have both cars. It is hard to replace the feeling of involvement in a car with a 6sp. With DSG it can be like a video game.

I have an A3 with DSG, like it allot in the sport mode, for a daily driver. I think a NA C2S with DSG would be really quick due to the speed of the shift from 1-2.

Turbo vs NA I have right seated in a Turbo on the racetrack with a race driver but not in the driver seat(awesome). My C2S with a few mods is more car than I need for the street NA. Don't think I need the turbo either.

I have an A3 with DSG like it allot in the sport mode. I think a NA C2S with DSG would be really quick due to the speed of the shift from 1-2.

Thanks guys!

Good luck.

[White987S]

I would nver buy a black car again! My Dad told me years ago, "Everyone ownes ONE balck car in thier life". He was right.

I like spending my weekends driving my Carrara White Porsche...vs cleaning & waxing a black one.