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How to drive a porsche by CROCODILE_PALM

"DRIVE IT AND YOU BUY IT. It took me quite a while, however I had a new Volvo at the time I testdrove the Cayman. After three years it was time for a final decision for purchase. Now after close to a year, the summary is - a great joy!"

How I did it: I had a dream going back some 40 years when driving the original Porsche 911. After years with family and "practical" vehicles, I made a decision to make a change, however my need for transport now is my body and some bags with food, et cetera.

Visited a Porsche Dealership for a testdrive of the brand new concept, the Cayman S, with the engine in front of the rear axle which gives the car a close to a perfect weight distribution between for and aft of the vehicle.

Three hours test drive outside the city on winding roads convinced me. This is THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE in a price range possible for me. Next move must be a Ferrari 430 with a price tag doubble the Porsche Cayman S.

Then it was easy? Sold my stocks (I was extremely lucky, however the stock market broke down), made a phone call to the Dealer and ordered a new Cayman S + accessories required.

It was a long awaiting for the delivery. Normal time is 4 > 5 months. However, worth it!

Lessons & tips: A brief information and a test drive.

Resources: Window shoping at a Porsche Dealership, Internet and Magasines and, not to forget friends with a similar vehicle.


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