Thinking about selling my 997
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Originally Posted by idrachman
Concerns about MB - brake by wire on E or CLS class car. Stopping power no where near as good as 997. I would go for RS4 - great car, all wheel drive, etc.
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The cls is a nice car and fast but doesnt quite fit in the genre that the porsche and the rs4 is in , yes the rs4 is four doors but with out a doubt more driver involving and so more FUN. Go with the rs4 and about your wife being able to drive stick well thats just plain ****
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Originally Posted by Shawn C
I am having a practicality attack. Thinking of trading in my Carrera S for either a CLS55 AMG, Quattroporte or a RS4. What do you guys think is still going to be fun out of those two? I need a car that my wife can drive too. I also am tired of trying to get my daughter in and out of the back, Shes getting too big now.
I am also kind of bored after having two 996's before this. I love it, but Its not as different of a car as I had hoped. 4 doors would be nice.
I am also kind of bored after having two 996's before this. I love it, but Its not as different of a car as I had hoped. 4 doors would be nice.
By the way I LOVE the Maserati Quattroporte SPORT GT, Are you consdering that as well?
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To get from point A to point B, hard to beat the CLS 55..but that being said...I never take my CLS out for a 'drive'...it's fun to hear how great it is from passerby's and pedestrians but that grows old fast.
Trading the 997S for the CLS or any other sedan will be a mistake and ultimately a let down...But for transportation..few can do a better, safer job than the CLS, M5 or RS4..
Keep the sports car...
Trading the 997S for the CLS or any other sedan will be a mistake and ultimately a let down...But for transportation..few can do a better, safer job than the CLS, M5 or RS4..
Keep the sports car...
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Shawn,
Why not M5? It seems like a perfect solution for you. Might be on the pricey side though. RS4 is for teenagers. All MBZ's are boats and def not engaging drivers. BMW makes a hell of a car if you can forego the looks of the thing. M5 only car I would trade a Porsche for.
Why not M5? It seems like a perfect solution for you. Might be on the pricey side though. RS4 is for teenagers. All MBZ's are boats and def not engaging drivers. BMW makes a hell of a car if you can forego the looks of the thing. M5 only car I would trade a Porsche for.
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Funny thing is I just raced a new M5 on saturday on the highway. My 997 got the jump but he caught up really fast but could not pass me. Once we got up to around 85-90 it was a different story, He started to pull Really hard and pas me by a couple car lengths. Up to 145 he started to fall behind. Guess he didnt remove the limiter 
Honestly I love the engine and wheels but the rest of the car is kinda ugly in my opinion.
I dont know if I can sell it or not. I do agree it is hard to find a car that is going to perform like the Porsche does. I may just end up keeping it. My daughters feet rest on the back of the passenger seat, She is only 14 months but I think in another few months she wont fit. Then I guess I'll worry about it then.
Honestly I love the engine and wheels but the rest of the car is kinda ugly in my opinion.I dont know if I can sell it or not. I do agree it is hard to find a car that is going to perform like the Porsche does. I may just end up keeping it. My daughters feet rest on the back of the passenger seat, She is only 14 months but I think in another few months she wont fit. Then I guess I'll worry about it then.
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What the heck are her feet doing on the passenger seat? Move the front seatback up! My kids have grown up in the back of 911's. Still plenty of room back there for them at 11 and almost 8 yo. It gets much easier as they get older for ingress/egress. RS4 has tight quarters as well, and it is 1,000 pounds heavier and slower.
You might consider the new 335 coupe from BMW. Plenty of room back there, I tried it.
Personally, I'd keep the S.
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You might consider the new 335 coupe from BMW. Plenty of room back there, I tried it.
Personally, I'd keep the S.
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Originally Posted by Paul S
What the heck are her feet doing on the passenger seat? Move the front seatback up! My kids have grown up in the back of 911's. Still plenty of room back there for them at 11 and almost 8 yo. It gets much easier as they get older for ingress/egress. RS4 has tight quarters as well, and it is 1,000 pounds heavier and slower.
You might consider the new 335 coupe from BMW. Plenty of room back there, I tried it.
Personally, I'd keep the S.
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You might consider the new 335 coupe from BMW. Plenty of room back there, I tried it.
Personally, I'd keep the S.
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IMO, I would never drop that kind of dough on an RS4. As good as it looks, and fast as it is, and as performing as it is. It's no where near luxury vehicle status. As for dropping the 997s, I have to agree (looking at your stable). You have a 360 for the joy rides, a cayenne for whatever needs to be pulled, a high performance luxury sedan would be a must. I would personaly go with the m5, v10, SMG III, no headaches, great performance, did I mention the v10?... The CLS would be my second choice.
I don't know to much about the quattroporte to comment on performance, but it doesn't sound like if it would satisfy me.
The Audi, especially in the US version of it is simply not 'that' much of a car for the money. It still based off a very affordable car, and you fit someone in the market for an m3 or a CLK... certainly not a car to cross-shop with the likes of a CLS or QP.
In other words, the RS4 would be fine for singles.. I'm 22 and I already outgrew the likes of m3/rs4, etc etc.
for gods sake I just got an STS... LOL Maybe you should disregard this thread... After all this typing I wasn't just going to erase it.
GL with whatever decision you take. I'm sure you will make the right one.
I don't know to much about the quattroporte to comment on performance, but it doesn't sound like if it would satisfy me.
The Audi, especially in the US version of it is simply not 'that' much of a car for the money. It still based off a very affordable car, and you fit someone in the market for an m3 or a CLK... certainly not a car to cross-shop with the likes of a CLS or QP.
In other words, the RS4 would be fine for singles.. I'm 22 and I already outgrew the likes of m3/rs4, etc etc.
for gods sake I just got an STS... LOL Maybe you should disregard this thread... After all this typing I wasn't just going to erase it.
GL with whatever decision you take. I'm sure you will make the right one.
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