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YOUR RESEARCHFinally - pics of my new car!
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The new VarioCam� Plus valve timing and lift system � similar to that used on the 911 Turbo � helps boost torque.
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He had to adjust the actual latch mechanism on the car behind the bumper and voila - all wind noise is gone!
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The design changes benefit performance, increasing airflow to the radiators by 15 percent and reducing aerodynamic lift on both the front and rear suspension.
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A new optional Bose� digital sound system replaces previous sound system upgrades.
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The newly standard onboard computer uses an LCD screen in the tachometer to display information including fuel consumption and driving range, engine oil level, outside temperature and 35 different warning messages in plain text.
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Thanks everyone for helping me with my purchase.
Here are some pics of her taken today.
Took her out to her first road trip today. Temperature was perfect for a top down drive with my wife. I will post some observations in a separate thread.
In short - the car is just AWESOME. nothing like I've ever owned before.
Coming from a staunch BMW and Mercedes family - I didn't ever imagine how big the gap is between them and Porsche.
Porsche - There is no substitute.
Yes - ultimately although I would have loved the stick, I found the tip very easy to use with very very fast response times. In full auto I felt like it was always in the right gear, but in manual mode, and dealing with on ramps and off ramps - it was plenty responsive enough for my needs.
Driving home yesterday the traffic was stop and go for about 3 miles - and the auto mode was REALLY convenient....
Anyway here is what I have found with this car in the past week of driving in town and out in the country:
1. Normally docile drivers that would never harass me in the BMW want to race me or tail gate me. WTF is up with that? And I don't mean the Acura Integra's or Honda Civics - it is the Camry, mini van, Ford Taurus etc etc.
2. Guys with dates in their cars will pull 2 car lengths behind or in front of me @ stop lights - weird.
3. I enjoy moving over to let someone tail gating me pass me, and then flick into 3rd gear and effortlessly build speed and move back over to the left lane.
4. I can have a really crappy day at the office - but getting in this thing and driving home makes everything better again.
5. It attracts dings and nicks like a magnet :-(
Some are subtle and some are not. The biggest difference is the headlights. More subtle are the aero tweaks front and rear. The blue one below is a Mk. I and the silver is a Mk. II.
Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the club.
I found the press release on the updates on the MkII:
"(from Porsche Press Release) Porsche has significantly enhanced the 911 Carrera models for 2002, their fourth model year, giving them a larger, more powerful engine and a new look inspired by the 911 Turbo. The line includes the 911 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet and the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. A new version of the 911 Carrera 4 Coupe will be released later in the model year. While keeping their unmistakable 911 profile, the 2002 models adopt the headlight design of the 911 Turbo, plus a newly shaped front end, widened rear quarter panels, and redesigned oval exhaust tailpipes.
All models benefit from a strengthened body structure, which enhances handling, ride quality and safety. The design changes benefit performance, increasing airflow to the radiators by 15 percent and reducing aerodynamic lift on both the front and rear suspension. The Bi-Xenon gas-discharge headlights that are standard on the 911 Turbo are a new option for the 911 Carrera models.
Porsche enlarged the displacement of the six-cylinder boxer engine in the 911 Carrera models to 3.6 liters from 3.4 liters and increased horsepower to 320 from 300. Peak torque increases to 273 lb.-ft. at 4,250 rpm from 258 lb.-ft. at 4,600 rpm, and the torque curve is now broader overall for enhanced response at all speeds. The new VarioCam� Plus valve timing and lift system � similar to that used on the 911 Turbo � helps boost torque. Porsche optimized suspension tuning for the enhanced performance, and new-design Carrera II 17-inch alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight.
The 911 Carrera models gain new seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters. A three-spoke sports steering wheel replaces the previous four-spoke wheel, and the center vents have also been redesigned. The remote entry system now controls memory function when the optional power seats are ordered. A new optional Bose� digital sound system replaces previous sound system upgrades. The newly standard onboard computer uses an LCD screen in the tachometer to display information including fuel consumption and driving range, engine oil level, outside temperature and 35 different warning messages in plain text. New exterior colors include Black, Basalt Black Metallic and Carrera White."
Ok - EXCELLENT catch!!! I had a persistent wind noise at above 70mph.
I took it to a body shop and immediately the guy said the hood is not lined up right (left side sat a little high). He had to adjust the actual latch mechanism on the car behind the bumper and voila - all wind noise is gone!
Congrats!
Your right there are few cars that evoke a response like that (challenges/tailgating) but if I was a "minivan warrior" I'd be envious too
With a car like this you've got nothing to prove, just put the roof down and enjoy the ride with the wind in your hair, the sun on your face and a grin from ear to ear (although that will **** people off even more
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Welcome to the nut house.
Cheers,
Sid.
Your ride is awesome (I think I bought the same thing in Guards Red a month ago, minus leather dash and white gauges). I am uber-jealous that you've gotten some top-down time in. I've not had that luxury in mine yet as we've had crap weather here in the 'Ville.
In regards to the your family having been a BMW and Benz house, I recently had to get my 330ci (for sale) out so someone could test drive it. I drove it around the block and it felt loose and weak in comparison to the Pcar.
If you weren't buying so much **** off of ebay (which won't fit on you car anyway) you wouldn't have been late to this party!
Hey, I just call 'em like I see 'em!
