To anyone who has driven or owns a Porsche 911 (997)
08-07-2006, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
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� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Neat, 911 can be built as a 997, but anyway the Porsche brakes are not as good as the aftermarkets, the best would be 8 piston Brembos or others. When you drive a Porsche you must also stop immediatelly when needed, I have seen to many Porsche smashed, so nice car but be careful and buy BIG brakes but not from Porsche. 
08-08-2006, 01:16 AM
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Personally I would take the C2S over the C4S but that is personal, definitely manual and the only other options I would say are essential are the Sports Chrono Pack, upgraded hi-fi and the Nav system.
All the other stuff will be nice for you, but don't expect to get your money back, and don't expect it to hold its value like everyone thinks Porsche do, OK they are better than most but you can get a 6-12 month ?75-80k car from an OPC for ?55-60k, so be prepared to loose ?20k in the first year if buying new.
Aston vs 997??
Got to be the 997 everytime, I would have the Aston if it was sat next to the Porsche but if you owned both had to give one back after 6 months I bet you would give the Aston back. Just look at the amount of Porsche owners who leave and buy an Aston to sell up again within a few months and go back to Porsche.
All the other stuff will be nice for you, but don't expect to get your money back, and don't expect it to hold its value like everyone thinks Porsche do, OK they are better than most but you can get a 6-12 month ?75-80k car from an OPC for ?55-60k, so be prepared to loose ?20k in the first year if buying new.
Aston vs 997??
Got to be the 997 everytime, I would have the Aston if it was sat next to the Porsche but if you owned both had to give one back after 6 months I bet you would give the Aston back. Just look at the amount of Porsche owners who leave and buy an Aston to sell up again within a few months and go back to Porsche.
08-08-2006, 01:33 AM
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My Ride: 530d Touring
Model Year: 2007
Forgot to say, I have been researching this for the last 3 months in a big way and will be getting a 911 at some point in the next 12 months, I have decided to wait as I want to keep the 535d touring.
I would rather have the 535d touring and a 2 year old 997 than sell the 535d and get a new 997 and an old estate for running around in and family holidays etc.
Also with Porsche extended warranty being so reasonable it doesn't bother me about getting a 2 year old car like it would with other marques, and it isn't like they really date much, if you look at one from 25 years ago it still looks pretty much the same.
I would rather have the 535d touring and a 2 year old 997 than sell the 535d and get a new 997 and an old estate for running around in and family holidays etc.
Also with Porsche extended warranty being so reasonable it doesn't bother me about getting a 2 year old car like it would with other marques, and it isn't like they really date much, if you look at one from 25 years ago it still looks pretty much the same.
08-08-2006, 06:19 AM
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Another option that I think it a must have on the 911 is the Porsche Sport Exhaust or PSE. The stock one is too tame and doesn't give you that lovely raspy sports car sound. THe PSE is night and day ahead of the stock. It does not add any HP to it, but it doesn't matter. Sport Shifter is a must as well. The stock shifter is a pile of shit. Unless you really live somewhere with snow and bad weather there is no real reason to get a C4.
08-09-2006, 04:25 AM
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My Ride: 1973 porsche 911, 32,000 miles,with all S options and leather sport seats. 2004 porsche GT3,white track car, 2003 porsche boxter "my wife's" 2004 3/4 ton suburban tow vehicle, 24' pace trailer, 2006 BMW530XI, black, auburn, also "my wife's" about to buy a BMW 550I,silver gray,
Unless you plan on running in the snow, why not a 911S?
08-09-2006, 04:57 AM
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My Ride: 530d Touring
Model Year: 2007
Originally Posted by silver bullet' post='320196' date='Aug 8 2006, 03:19 PM
Another option that I think it a must have on the 911 is the Porsche Sport Exhaust or PSE. The stock one is too tame and doesn't give you that lovely raspy sports car sound. THe PSE is night and day ahead of the stock. It does not add any HP to it, but it doesn't matter. Sport Shifter is a must as well. The stock shifter is a pile of shit. Unless you really live somewhere with snow and bad weather there is no real reason to get a C4.
Agreed, that is the main reason I would choose the 'sport chrono pack' for the exhaust, the few other extras are nice too.
Also I agree, the C2S appeals far more than the C4S, and I think the majority of buyers would prefer the rear wheel drive version, unless you really need the 4WD I think it is a waste. Keep it raw!
08-09-2006, 08:36 AM
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I would opt for the 19 inch Carrera Classic wheel ($390). In the flesh, they look much nicer than the standard "S" wheel.
IMHO, I really don't like the Turbo wheels and think they look like uglier versions of the M6 rims.
IMHO, I really don't like the Turbo wheels and think they look like uglier versions of the M6 rims.
08-17-2006, 04:56 AM
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I own a 2005 997 (base Carrera), my previous Porsche was a 1995 Carrera 4. For comparison sake, my wife has an '06 530xi wagon.
I love my 997, and very satisfied with the performance of the base Carrera. It really puts a smile on my face each time I turn the key. It's really an apples-to-oranges comparison, but my wife's 530 is very ponderous by comparison.
That said, my 997 has been very unreliable, and spent over 30 days in its first year at the dealer for various maladies. I could have forced Porsche to take the car back under my state's lemon law, but Porsche North America gave me a generous check not to initiate a lemon proceeding. Although most of the problems have been hammered out, the rear passenger side quarter window still creaks. I would take it back for a (fifth) time to fix the problem, but it's not worth the hassle.
I leased my 997, and will be very happy to turn it back in a year. I will feel sorry for the person who buys the car when it goes to auction as I feel that the car is not built to last.
So in summary, I love how the car drives but also love the fact that I get to walk away in a year.
I love my 997, and very satisfied with the performance of the base Carrera. It really puts a smile on my face each time I turn the key. It's really an apples-to-oranges comparison, but my wife's 530 is very ponderous by comparison.
That said, my 997 has been very unreliable, and spent over 30 days in its first year at the dealer for various maladies. I could have forced Porsche to take the car back under my state's lemon law, but Porsche North America gave me a generous check not to initiate a lemon proceeding. Although most of the problems have been hammered out, the rear passenger side quarter window still creaks. I would take it back for a (fifth) time to fix the problem, but it's not worth the hassle.
I leased my 997, and will be very happy to turn it back in a year. I will feel sorry for the person who buys the car when it goes to auction as I feel that the car is not built to last.
So in summary, I love how the car drives but also love the fact that I get to walk away in a year.
08-17-2006, 07:00 AM
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My son is returning his 2006 911 Turbo vert under the lemon lemon law. Something about various electronic things his dealer can't fix including keeping his lights on. Otherwise he really likes the car.
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