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2008 CTT initial impressions

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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2008 CTT initial impressions

Just returned from a 2000 mile round trip in our new CTT. Some observations:

1)excellent touring car. Gobbles up distances with ease and is very comfortable. No tram lining despite 21" Pirellis and constant sport mode.

2)HVAC works great - constant cold air despite 96F+ temps and running 12 hours straight

3)sound system is one of the better ones I have ever heard in a factory car

4)slight shudder on passing maneuvers in the driveline - not really hesistation but I can feel a slight shake or stumble like the engine is running rough. I tried adding octane boost to the 93 but no improvement until temps cooled in the evenings to <85F - is this the dreaded coil issues?

5)minimal brake dust compared to other Porsches

6)horrendous gas mileage - cruising at 90-100 mph we got 14mpg with a 20mph tailwind. On the return into a headwind we got 12mpg!

7)overall a great touring vehicle, pretty stealthy and on par with our old E55 with respect to long distance cruising
 
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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If it has only 2000miles now, rough engine is part of a normal operation. It will get better as you drive it.
 
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Nice description and for a 100mph cruise ina vehicle so large, with a/c on, 14 mpg is not so bad...
 
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by eclou
3)sound system is one of the better ones I have ever heard in a factory car
did you hear RangeRoverVogue's system?
 
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eclou
6)horrendous gas mileage - cruising at 90-100 mph we got 14mpg with a 20mph tailwind. On the return into a headwind we got 12mpg!
Um...duh?
 
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