Considering a 997....cabriolet?? - Page 2

luisimo · 11-12-2009, 11:00 AM

It all comes down to either

1) where are you located?
2) is your only or extra car?

My last three cars have been convertibles. Living in California is a no brainer for me. I always drive with the top down and do not track that car.

DRJMK · 11-12-2009, 07:01 PM

cab always for me!

swajames · 11-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Having had both a coupe and now a convertible, and using both as my daily driver, it would hard to go back to the coupe. For me, the convertible gives up very little in performance and rigidity to the coupe, but it offers way more advantages (particularly living here in the Bay Area). If I get another 911, it will almost certainly be the convertible.

russo · 11-12-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by acadian_dad

... and according to your avatar, an SUV you lucky dog ...

The SUV pulls double duty, family vehicle and tow horse for the GT3.

jpcourt · 11-12-2009, 09:28 PM

I have one of each too, but the cab i just like a little bit of therapy on a nice day

SevenCostanza · 11-12-2009, 09:35 PM

Thanks for all the opinions. I'll drive both for sure, but I'm leaning towards the cab if I go 911.

Chris C. · 11-13-2009, 12:36 AM

If you live in a city with nice weather and don't plan to track a lot, I'd recommend the Cab. The performance envelope for these street cars -coupe or cab- is very high - you won't notice much change in handling or acceleration from the open top, but you will enjoy the heck out of top down driving!

Made the jump recently and love the cab

royalpar1 · 11-14-2009, 10:16 PM

I have had a older Targa a 993 Cab and now the 997 Cab, it is now in Low 70s at night, i put on the seat warmers, put down the top and I am driving in a dream ! If you have sky where you live, then buy a cab, i just dont understand a sports car coupe. sorry all the coupe owners, but open sky, fresh air, and the sounds of the planet are wonderful

nfldcoffee · 11-14-2009, 11:04 PM

I live up north and still like the cab over hard top.

MattAu · 11-15-2009, 01:54 PM

I took the car out with the top down last night. It was about 55F. I just keep the heat set at 68F and the seat warmer on at half power. I plan to take it out with the top down at even lower temp. As long as the air and road are dry, no wind, why not? I love the cab. I just hope my daughter can learn to feel the same

Before I bought mine, a friend of mine with a 996TT cab told me when he bought his, the salesman told him he can have the worst day in the office, all he needs to do is take the car out for a drive with the top down. He said it has been true.

Good luck!

DLJ · 11-15-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MattAu

Before I bought mine, a friend of mine with a 996TT cab told me when he bought his, the salesman told him he can have the worst day in the office, all he needs to do is take the car out for a drive with the top down. He said it has been true.

Good luck!

This is so true with any Porsche be it cab or coupe! I don't miss my office, but I sure miss my 911...

11-12-2009, 09:28 PM	#20
jpcourt Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 612	I have one of each too, but the cab i just like a little bit of therapy on a nice day __________________ 2009 911 C4S Cab 2009 Lamboroghini Mercielago LP 640-4 2009 Lamboroghini Gallardo LP560-4 2009 Audi S8 2008 Corvette Z06 1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder 2010 GT3 RS (April Build) 2011 911 Turbo S Cab (April Build)

11-13-2009, 12:36 AM	#22
Chris C. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 1,528	If you live in a city with nice weather and don't plan to track a lot, I'd recommend the Cab. The performance envelope for these street cars -coupe or cab- is very high - you won't notice much change in handling or acceleration from the open top, but you will enjoy the heck out of top down driving! Made the jump recently and love the cab __________________ Chris C. (AZ) Member No. 010817-2861 2009 Carrera S Cabriolet Arctic Silver, 6-spd!, Nav, cooled seats, Dynamic lights, SC, PDC, etc. 2007 GT3 Guards Red (sold!) 2006 Boxster S 1998 Carrera S 1997 Carrera Bunch of Bimmers ... Last edited by Chris C.; 11-15-2009 at 04:56 PM.

11-14-2009, 10:16 PM	#23
royalpar1 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 172	Cab I have had a older Targa a 993 Cab and now the 997 Cab, it is now in Low 70s at night, i put on the seat warmers, put down the top and I am driving in a dream ! If you have sky where you live, then buy a cab, i just dont understand a sports car coupe. sorry all the coupe owners, but open sky, fresh air, and the sounds of the planet are wonderful __________________ 2006 Cab 997 , Basalt Black Black top, Natural Brown Leather,TiptS ,wheel Caps with Colored Crest, Bi-Xenon,Delete Model Desig,Self Dim Mirrors, Heat Front Seats,Front Mats w/"Porsche" ,Bose High End Sound Package, Remote CD Navigation, Makassar PKG, Makassar Str Whl Multifctn, Power Seat Package,Supple Front and Rear,Sport Chrono, TPMS, Module for Tel,Clear Bra,SRX Escort,Clear Side Markers,Tubi Exhaust Tubi Headers,XM Radio thru PCM,Red Powder Coat Calibers, champion chip and tuned

11-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#16
luisimo User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 80	It all comes down to either 1) where are you located? 2) is your only or extra car? My last three cars have been convertibles. Living in California is a no brainer for me. I always drive with the top down and do not track that car.

11-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#17
DRJMK User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 573	cab always for me!

11-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#18
swajames User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 179	Having had both a coupe and now a convertible, and using both as my daily driver, it would hard to go back to the coupe. For me, the convertible gives up very little in performance and rigidity to the coupe, but it offers way more advantages (particularly living here in the Bay Area). If I get another 911, it will almost certainly be the convertible.

11-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#21
SevenCostanza User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bluegrass Posts: 21	Thanks for all the opinions. I'll drive both for sure, but I'm leaning towards the cab if I go 911.

11-14-2009, 11:04 PM	#24
nfldcoffee User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St.John's ,Newfoundland Posts: 12	I live up north and still like the cab over hard top.

11-15-2009, 01:54 PM	#25
MattAu User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GTA Posts: 124	I took the car out with the top down last night. It was about 55F. I just keep the heat set at 68F and the seat warmer on at half power. I plan to take it out with the top down at even lower temp. As long as the air and road are dry, no wind, why not? I love the cab. I just hope my daughter can learn to feel the same Before I bought mine, a friend of mine with a 996TT cab told me when he bought his, the salesman told him he can have the worst day in the office, all he needs to do is take the car out for a drive with the top down. He said it has been true. Good luck!