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Test drive impressions are that is much faster than my 89 911.
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On Monday, we found out my wifes mini van needed expensive repairs. While we were talking over what to do, a local used car dealer called and said he had a good deal on a BMW X3. He remembered we said we might want one someday about 6 months ago. We looked at the X3 and there sat a 2004 996 Cabriolet. I said if he could sell us both cars at close to the price of a used 2006 Lexus with my 1989 911 as a trade, we would take both cars.
Well, he did! Now I am picking up two cars tomorrow.
Anyway, it is a Guards Red with gray interior. Test drive impressions are that is much faster than my 89 911. It still has a nice sound to the engine. It is much quieter and easier to talk to my wife at highway speeds. I really like not having to cover the retracted top with a boot. I am not sure that I felt it held the road better than the 89 on curves, but that is probably because I don't push the cars hard enough to see the difference. It is more plush, and I guess I am fine with that.
I have to admit we always worried about breakdowns with the 89 although the car never gave us a problem. Some of the door seals are pretty worn. There is a small rip in the top. In short the 89 is a 20 year old car with normal wear and tear. The 996 has a few rock chips, but not as much as the 89. Slight wear to the paint on the handbrake, the black shows through, but very little. The top had a small tear that has been repaired.
We also like the added safety advantages of the 996. ABS brakes, air bags, roll bar, just a few nicer safety features.
Although I feel guilty spending the money and giving up on the air cooled 911 for a new fangled water cooled car, I think we will be happier. At least most of the obnoxious pick up trucks shouldn't be a problem to beat anymore!
Here is a picture from the dealership.
By the way, the X3 is not a bad vehicle either.
