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Porsche 911 Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Porsche 911 Review Summary
"Yes, the engine still sounds funny at low revs and the interior isn't perfect...but it delivers one of the purest driving experiences in the world."
"...one of the most remarkable things about this car is the way it accurately follows the path a driver sets it on."
"...the 911 has a ton of grip, tenaciously sticking to the pavement through high-g turns as the laws of physics want to send it skipping off the outside edge of the pavement."
"A revised driving position, larger foot wells and a new steering column that tilts and telescopes create more head- and legroom than ever before."
"An improved 5-speed manual-automatic 5-speed Tiptronic transmission with steering-wheel controls delivers smoother shifts when in fully automatic "drive" mode..."
What reviewers liked least about the Porsche 911:
"The steering feels oddly lazy in straight-ahead driving and becomes busy and temperamental in cornering."
"The rear seats are not fit for human consumption for passengers beyond 9 or 10 years old."
"The storage area has been increased, although there isn't room for much more than a few day's worth of soft luggage in the front compartment and rear seat area."
"Even though the highway ride is super, the 911's suspension sometimes reacts harshly on rougher pavement."
"The 911, on the other hand, doesn't take kindly to abrupt transitions - especially panic drop-throttle - and needs power-on to stabilize the rear through high-speed turns."
Porsche 911 Comparisons:
"It's more user friendly than competitors, from the Chevy Corvette to the Ferrari F430."
"While handling and grip are spectacular, the system didn't feel as intuitive and driver-friendly as the Corvette's optional active handling."
"The interior of the 911 still isn't quite up to snuff with the best luxury sedans in its price range, but it now comes much closer to what the average consumer (and not just the Porsche geek) expects for the money."
Best one-liners about the Porsche 911:
"This is a hard, stiff car, with an icy competence about it."
"The 911 remains the standard by which other sports cars are judged..."
"All variants accelerate with the verve of a motorbike and turn or stop on a dime..."
"...when driven properly, the 911 can do magical things..."
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You should be aware that when reviewing 2005 Porsche 911 reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
Also, when looking at 2005 Porsche 911 reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That’s why it’s best to examine opinions from several sources.
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