997/996 Turbo driving question?

[RWD cossie wil]

Bit of an odd question, but bar the power difference, how different is the 996 compared to the 997 turbo chassis/handling/driving position wise?

I have been trying to find a 996 turbo to hire for a few days to see if I get on with it before making the decision to buy, but can't find one anywhere. Would a 997 give a good indication or would it be a pointless exercise?

Anyone in the midlands knows anywhere that would hire me a 996 turbo?

[DKL]

If you type in 911 turbo into ebay there are some soft tops to rent.
Here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-Turbo-Ca...

sorry not in the Midlands though

Edited by DKL on Friday 23 November 11:35

[RWD cossie wil]

I have rung them up, sadly they don't have the car anymore but keep advertising it?!

[DKL]

That's really useful!
Might get an overnight test drive if you are serious.
I've found they are easy to drive, no real achilles heels and very very quick.

[RWD cossie wil]

DKL said:

That's really useful!
Might get an overnight test drive if you are serious.
I've found they are easy to drive, no real achilles heels and very very quick.

I have driven a mates briefly, my main concern is the driving position as I am quite lanky, and if I will get on with the rear engine configuration/ weight distribution. I know a couple of people with turbos but feel cheeky asking to drive them really