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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Long-Term Road Test
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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Long-Term Road Test
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John never made the argument anywhere that the 911 was light. In fact, if you ever drive one you'll see that from behind the wheel it actually feels far heavier than many of its competitors. There is a hefty, luxury-like feeling of substance t
But trust me, from someone that special ordered his 911, very few real 911 buyers (as opposed to internet blowhards) get their panties that wadded up over this. They pony up with the cash.
And to fordson1... the C6 Corvette is an absolutely amazing car. Other than the horrible seats, I can't see a reasonable argument from a true car enthusiast that says otherwise. But drive one and then drive a 991 Porsche back to back and there is a HUGE difference in feel and sensation. I'm not saying one's better or worse than the other but I am saying that a 911 doesn't really feel like a Corvette and vice versa. Some people are 'Vette people and others are Porsche people.
I prefer the delicate and finely honed feel of the Porsche. But I certainly can't fault anyone for puting a 'Vette in their garage.
At only 3,042 pounds, a 911 coupe is, in today's world, a pretty light car. BTW, a Corvette Z06 coupe weighs 3,175. So, actually the 911 is lighter by 133 pounds. I'm old school -- I like to compare apples to apples (i.e. coupe to coupe). That