Having returned from a Northern Spain driving holiday, I am sharing some my experiences of the 992.
I never got tired of driving the car, very comfortable and definately more of a grand tourer than a my previous GTS.s.
It averaged 27mpg for the tour, this was more of touring drive than a spirited one.
Although the Sat Nav system updated itself regularly, there were certain roads not included on the map. Occasionally in towns it navigated narrow streets which preferably, remained on the main roads.
On missing a turning for our hotel, I turned into a narrow cobbled street which had a sharp curve on my LHS, this resulted in a badly damaged front and rear wheels and tyres. Two replacement tyres were fitted, and the wheels skimmed once I returned to the UK.
Luckily, I had taken out the wheel and tyre insurance when I purchased the car.
I dare to say, this occurred on Friday 13th.
The following morning, I noticed a cracked windscreen, I cannot recall any stones hitting the windscreen on the previous day.
The windscreen, has also been replaced under my insurance (£1013) £75 excess.
All of the above events, did not spoil the driving holiday in this superbally all round car.
As a note: When the car was in at the Porsche centre, there is a campaign for replacing a microswitch under the seats which apparently in some cases has caused the seats to recline fully. This was completed the same time.
I also requested the PDK software to be reset, as I felt the gear change was slightly harsh in upshifting. This has now improved.
I never got tired of driving the car, very comfortable and definately more of a grand tourer than a my previous GTS.s.
It averaged 27mpg for the tour, this was more of touring drive than a spirited one.
Although the Sat Nav system updated itself regularly, there were certain roads not included on the map. Occasionally in towns it navigated narrow streets which preferably, remained on the main roads.
On missing a turning for our hotel, I turned into a narrow cobbled street which had a sharp curve on my LHS, this resulted in a badly damaged front and rear wheels and tyres. Two replacement tyres were fitted, and the wheels skimmed once I returned to the UK.
Luckily, I had taken out the wheel and tyre insurance when I purchased the car.
I dare to say, this occurred on Friday 13th.
The following morning, I noticed a cracked windscreen, I cannot recall any stones hitting the windscreen on the previous day.
The windscreen, has also been replaced under my insurance (£1013) £75 excess.
All of the above events, did not spoil the driving holiday in this superbally all round car.
As a note: When the car was in at the Porsche centre, there is a campaign for replacing a microswitch under the seats which apparently in some cases has caused the seats to recline fully. This was completed the same time.
I also requested the PDK software to be reset, as I felt the gear change was slightly harsh in upshifting. This has now improved.