Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2005 - 2012) 911 (997) (07/08) S 2d PDK (2009/59) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not sure if I care about this but give a great feel good factor.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My friends think it's amazing.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely yes, nothing else fit the bill for me, BMW's etc are boring by comparison, I know this as I've had them, I am saving up for the latest 991.

What are you likely to buy next?

Porsche 911, unless I change my every day diesel estate.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£48,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a great deal, it is perfectly safe to buy a Porsche privately, check out the person selling to make sure he / she is honest and buy a warranty, - sorted.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

PDK gearbox, 385BHP, convertible, handling and engineering quality.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Unbelievable levels of grip, I was at first very cautious but it is totally safe and dependable and allows very high cornering speeds. Steering it is amazing the power enough to frighten passengers and then you click it into auto mode turn off the sport plus and it softens right down. Its 2 cars in one.

What's it like to park?

You have to be careful while reversing as vision is a bit restricted, the parking sensors are useful. The steering lock & circle is better than most other cars I've driven and allows a u turn in a wide road.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

Porsche 911 can be used as an every day car, lots of storage, comfortable and in auto setting drives like an every day car, loads of effortless power of course.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

PDK gear box and the sports plus setting, these items lift the car to another level.