I'll keep my 991s.

Was obviously faster but didn't feel nearly as connected to the road. Had a sort of wobbly feel to it.

The exhaust sounds great but for some reason I prefer the sound and feel of my 991.

Was shocked to feel the 991 is an all around superior car.

 

Haha, great to hear I think the 911 will also run much longer, be more reliable and more practical.

 

As an all round package to live with every day the 991 is hard to beat in my opinion. It may very well be the best, most versatile car in the world !

Right before I pulled the trigger I was tempted by a used Gallardo Superleggera (my dreamcar, I adore the looks, the sound) that cost less money. But honestly, who can live with a Gallardo Superleggera every day ? Fancy me putting my golfgear in there ! Not gonna happen.

 

Next your gonna tell me Alessandro Ambrioso farts in bed.

 

I must have driven a different 458 then... while I adore my 991, the Italia is on a whole different level IMHO. I had 3 laps in the 458, and I'd punch a baby straight in the face for owning one.

 

This is good to know, both are nice cars in their own right. But you cannot beat the 991 for its practicality.

 

The only current model Porsche that should be compared to the 458 would be the 991 Turbo S. With the 458 you'll get lots of looks and stares and rock star treatment but you'll know deep down that the 991 Turbo S can have you for lunch anytime it wants and rock stars don't take kindly to being humbled. The extra $100+ grand it costs to only achieve "look at me" status is hardly worth punching a baby in the face for, IMHO.

 

I disagree, the 458 is more than just to achieve the 'look at me' status. I'm sure many people say the same about us driving a 911, so this is really a mute point.

Since we have not driven the 991 Turbo S I can't rally comment on it. But yes, it is safe to say that its numbers will be insane. But again, the 458 will provide a very different experience and feel. To me it isn't all about speed.

 

One thing we do agree on, Team Plutonium, and that is Guards Red. Can't wait for mine to get here!

 

Agreed, and it is the fastest color!

 

I had to google Alessandro Ambrioso...





Yeah, I'd pick the 458 over a 991 S, without too much thought. But a Ferrari could NEVER be the only car in stable, that is my problem with it. A 911, GT-R, or Corvette could make it as a daily/sports car. A Ferrari, in my opinion, cannot. It MUST be supplemented with another, more practical car (as stated above).

 

while its no 911 in terms of practicality, the 458 is a good DD. the Boot is good size , the Dual clutch Tranny is smooth (faster then PDK), the ride is excellent and the 7yr maintenance program is awfully comprehensive

 

Haha, i hope you mean Alessandra Ambrosio.. not Alessandro.

 

Yeah, this was my thought...

Everybody has a preference...

 

I drove 458 on twisty mountain roads for over 1 hour...it's holds road like anything and very quick on its feet..the transmission is amazing but I like my 4S better