Captain_Kirk
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The reviews said steering felt and suspension have been updated for the 21's.
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Itâs actually a good way to break in a motor.Honestly, I wouldn't brag about "Driving it like you stole it" as that's disrespectful on so many levels to do that to brand new car like this. I get pushing the car a bit and feeling it out, yet driving the crap out of it? Just don't have much respect for that. What if someone did that to your Porsche before you bought it? I'm sure you wouldn't be too happy about it.... Let's just hope nobody at Porsche drives your car like that when you take it in to get serviced. That would be some Karma right there....
you do realize that two of those complaints are easily fixed, right? The wind deflectors and flashing out the piped in engine noise to improve theI stopped by the Toyota dealership today to see what they could do about the current Supra incentives. I asked if I could take it out for a test drive and they agreed.
Because of Covid, they handed me the key fobs and told me to go have fun by myself. If I get pulled over, itâs on me.
I was able to drive the car like I stole it and those who are familiar with the Poway area, I was able to drive to the end of Scripps Poway and then to Highland Valley Road to see how this car rips.
Unfortunately, I was not impressed at all when I brought it back.
I hit my head twice on the roofline getting in. The hood line is high and not good a view. The A pillars are very thick blocking a lot of the peripheral view. It felt like I was in a tank. The wind buffeting was annoying and the JBL sound system is a joke. The engine pulled very nicely, the paddle shifts were nice and crisp and the exhaust sound was music to my ears.
Handling wise, the steering felt very vague. The steering felt very light and the suspension wasnât sporty at all. It didnât feel like planted at all.
Not to brag or anything but when you drive a Porsche, it makes other sports car feel mediocre. Bummer.
Yeah, Iâm aware of those. Unfortunately, the cabin feel, ergos, suspension damping, handling etc will definitely take some time to get used to. I canât justify 50K~ for now though. I wasnât completely wowâd by the test drive.you do realize that two of those complaints are easily fixed, right? The wind deflectors and flashing out the piped in engine noise to improve the
Radio. The radio actually sounds pretty decent once you do this. The visibility stuff however is something you need to figure out if itâs something you will adjust to. I did.
Yeah , I figured as much. Youâve been around here long enough to know that. I know what you mean too by wanting to be wowâd by the test drive. Luckily for me that was exactly how I felt so it made it an easy decision. You, however have a very high bar coming from the P car world.Yeah, Iâm aware of those. Unfortunately, the cabin feel, ergos, suspension damping, handling etc will definitely take some time to get used to. I canât justify 50K~ for now though. I wasnât completely wowâd by the test drive.
Very interesting to hear from a Porsche owner's perspective. I think the only other review I remember is from Redline reviews, when he reviewed his Cayman GTS at the Supra.I hit my head twice on the roofline getting in. The hood line is high and not good a view. The A pillars are very thick blocking a lot of the peripheral view. It felt like I was in a tank. The wind buffeting was annoying and the JBL sound system is a joke. The engine pulled very nicely, the paddle shifts were nice and crisp and the exhaust sound was music to my ears.
Handling wise, the steering felt very vague. The steering felt very light and the suspension wasnât sporty at all. It didnât feel like planted at all.
Not to brag or anything but when you drive a Porsche, it makes other sports car feel mediocre. Bummer.
I completely agree. Itâs comparing apples and oranges..... Not sure why anybody would even be comparing one.You can't compare a 911 to a Supra. It's twice the price to start, before adding any options. It should be much better at that price.
It sounds like you should stick to higher end Porsche, GTR, Lambo, Etc. Doesnât sound like the A90 Supra is the right car for you. As some people pointed out, itâs still a Toyota.....I stopped by the Toyota dealership today to see what they could do about the current Supra incentives. I asked if I could take it out for a test drive and they agreed.
Because of Covid, they handed me the key fobs and told me to go have fun by myself. If I get pulled over, itâs on me.
I was able to drive the car like I stole it and those who are familiar with the Poway area, I was able to drive to the end of Scripps Poway and then to Highland Valley Road to see how this car rips.
Unfortunately, I was not impressed at all when I brought it back.
I hit my head twice on the roofline getting in. The hood line is high and not good a view. The A pillars are very thick blocking a lot of the peripheral view. It felt like I was in a tank. The wind buffeting was annoying and the JBL sound system is a joke. The engine pulled very nicely, the paddle shifts were nice and crisp and the exhaust sound was music to my ears.
Handling wise, the steering felt very vague. The steering felt very light and the suspension wasnât sporty at all. It didnât feel like planted at all.
Not to brag or anything but when you drive a Porsche, it makes other sports car feel mediocre. Bummer.
Agreed against a 992, itâs a completely different price point. However, in pre VW 911âs, the 997âs are a good comparison from both power and price point in the 40-60K range.You can't compare a 911 to a Supra. It's twice the price to start, before adding any options. It should be much better at that price.
Still a Toyota? Well thatâs a whole different discussion. Why a higher end Porsche? Mine is similar power and weight spec as the Supra. Sure, Iâd like a GT3 RS but letâs be real.It sounds like you should stick to higher end Porsche, GTR, Lambo, Etc. Doesnât sound like the A90 Supra is the right car for you. As some people pointed out, itâs still a Toyota.....