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    2014 Porsche 911 3.4L (long term test)

    This Agate Gay 911 was delivered to Georgia in Nov, 2013.

    It is my primary car. I drove it to Amelia Island for the 2019 Werks weekend. It is over 5 years old with not one issue or problem.

    The 991 had a little more wheelbase and a little more width on the front than the 997.2. It drives wonderfully on long trips. The best sports car is the early 911, but I can't make them work well on a hot traffic congested day.

    I also like the luxuries of a working A/C, a good stereo, and the GPS. One thing that is weird is the gas filler is on the wrong side (the passenger side). I still can't get this right. The key is still on the left of the steering wheel, but it is there just for looks.

    A+ as a newer Porsche 911.
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    Hi Doc, Hope all is good with you.
    A little secret few know about,,, on your gas gauge you will see an indicator. like this...
    Image 2-04-19 at 5.12 PM.jpg

    This indicator arrow tells you what side the gas filler flap is on,, EASY PEASY

    PS Picture id not a Porsche but your gauge WILL have it
    Mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by NZVW View Post
    ...This indicator arrow tells you what side the gas filler flap is on,, EASY PEASY..
    Thanks Mark,
    I try to fill the tank when not in an area of restricted gas. In north Georgia, you can get gas without corn additives. We run these roads (the top of a mountain is called a Gap).

    This is what we call Six Gaps:


    I've been running here for 30 years. If you can do this mountain, you can easily drive the local race tracks. It's a lot of off-camber turns with different surfaces.
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    Doc, if I am ever in the Appalachians I will most certainly scuff some rubber over these roads. It looks like a lot of fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NZVW View Post
    Doc, if I am ever in the Appalachians I will most certainly scuff some rubber over these roads. It looks like a lot of fun.
    Mark,
    I apologize as I was looking for your personal driving experiences. Nothing else. What is your best road, and what is your personal thoughts on the 991 as to a long term Porsche car?
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    Doc, Sorry for the slow reply.

    This is my favourite piece of road in New Zealand. 2.5 hrs north of my place.
    Not my video as I dont want the"law' on my case but this is roughly what time I get through it in driving my 1972 911.

    The video is taken heading North to South,, The run South to North is way more fun and is the direction that I get to the Gorge when visiting friends at "Shipwrecks Bay" Ahipara, Far North New Zealand.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ferVEk3rHWg

    Drove a 991 C2S PDK 2011 few years back and had mixed views.
    Yes-fast
    Yes-easy to drive fast
    Yes-creature comforts (big plus)
    No-exhaust sound (can be changed)
    No-collectability/ investment (personal view)

    However as I get older I do like the 'ease' of the more modern cars and the "extras" like bluetooth, hands free, headlight illumination and to a large degree the safety factors that they provide.

    I have an Audi S4 Avant but she is nearly 11 years old and I do like it, (throw heaps of stuff in it and go anywhere) and am looking at buying 2019 Audi RS3 as a replacement for it.

    That said, the enjoyment I get from the old 911 by far outweighs the downside of the "agricultural" aspects of the early long hood Porsche and I have NO intention of parting with it.

    Hope you are all good and life is treating you well.

    Kindest regards
    Mark
    Last edited by NZVW; 04-06-2019 at 12:25 PM.
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