My car is too fast :-(

[QuiverKiller]

I've always wanted a 911 and lately have been shopping for a 997 C4S. I've test drove a couple and every time am disappointed with the seeming lack of power, when compared to my B8 S4 (APR stage 2). I rarely recruit the full potential of the S4, but its nice to always have it there. I'll still probably switch to a 911, but for all reasons other than "it's faster than my car".

Anecdote: This past summer I was road tripping to Telluride and a 2016 911 GT3 RS came up on me. I was loaded down with the wife, labrador, Thule roof box and camping supplies for a week. We took some really good digs through passing zones, etc. and the dude couldn't get an inch.

I put this in the regional forum because I am 100% sure this is because of the altitude in Denver and the CO mountains.

QK

I know a 911 turbo would solve all my problems, but for some reason I have a bit of an aversion to them, and they are out of my financial range anyway.

[4RCFED]

Altitude for sure. The S4 is a great all around car, but I always want more speed. Went and test drove a new E63 S and holy hell it was fast. How'd you like Telluride, that's where I grew up.

[87supraman]

996 turbo is 997.1 c4s money

I bought a 996 c4s last year, I just couldn't find the 997 to be $20k+ better than the 996, unless I jumped up to a 997.2.

I've been smoked by a few S4s when driving the mountain roads, but it doesn't bother me. The way the 911 drives and feels is just incredible. It is a fantastic driving car.

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[QuiverKiller]

How'd you like Telluride, that's where I grew up.

Really terrible place. No reason for anyone in Denver to ever travel further than Summit County.

The way the 911 drives and feels is just incredible. It is a fantastic driving car.

This!

[vdubjetta02]

I gave up speed to get into a 911.... However the "driver's" experience I got from my Porsche couldn't be matched by a faster Audi. I love how low the center of gravity is, I love the lack of body roll, I love the handling with the motor over the rear wheels and I love the flat 6 exhaust note.

[QuiverKiller]

I gave up speed to get into a 911.... However the "driver's" experience I got from my Porsche couldn't be matched by a faster Audi. I love how low the center of gravity is, I love the lack of body roll, I love the handling with the motor over the rear wheels and I love the flat 6 exhaust note.

Yep, I pretty much feel the same way. Right now I'm just torn between a 997.1 C4S and the .2 version. I like the front end of the .1 SOOO much better than the .2, but the rear of the .2 better. And I know the .2 has a lot of improvements, including the engine, over the .1 that defiantly make it the wiser decision... yet I'm still really drawn to that damn .1!

[87supraman]

I'd definitely opt for the .2 just for the engine. And some still have a warranty.

Also hop on the Rocky Mountain Region PCA Facebook page. Tons of knowledgeable people on there.

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[jimrobbington]

I wish my car was too fast ;(

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[FLACO X3]

lol me too