How versatile is your 911
How versatile is your 911
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StuH

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2,557 posts

296 months

Sunday 21st June 2015
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Given that I sold the Mrs on how practical the 997 would be I thought this pic was a good example - daughter and 45kg dog in back wink


LordHaveMurci

12,325 posts

192 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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I knew a bloke who used to get his MTB (in a bike bag) in the back of his 3.2 Coupe!

Johnny G Pipe

275 posts

251 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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I routinely put my road bike and wheels in the back of my 911s (SC, 964, 996). There's loads of space back there with the seats down, especially 996 onwards. And thats before you stick on a roofrack..

And of course your kids can sit there too, and these are one of the main reasons are why I have 911's not boxster/caymen. After all the rear engine config was initially proposed in order to maximise interior space, not just to make em fun at roundabouts :-)

Hughesie

12,713 posts

305 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Two weeks touring Prosecco and Northern Italy, brought back 100 bottles of the lovely fizz, yes, all that came out of the 911 Turbo I had.



Wont get that lot in the R8 frown

StuH

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2,557 posts

296 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Hughesie said:
Two weeks touring Prosecco and Northern Italy, brought back 100 bottles of the lovely fizz, yes, all that came out of the 911 Turbo I had.



Wont get that lot in the R8 frown
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StuH

Original Poster:

2,557 posts

296 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Johnny G Pipe said:
And of course your kids can sit there too, and these are one of the main reasons are why I have 911's not boxster/caymen. After all the rear engine config was initially proposed in order to maximise interior space, not just to make em fun at roundabouts :-)
Exactly. The car is 'fun' and I like to share the fun with the kids. They were grinning ear to ear at the weekend in the new 'rollercoaster' as they described the boost kicking in biggrin

hondansx

4,699 posts

248 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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4!

Not sure i'd call them practical as such. Can't get adults in the back without being seriously uncomfortable as a driver. In the 997 i really struggled to get a couple of golf bags in the back (especially without scratching anything). The 'boot' is also of course small.

Luckily i don't have to test the practicality very often, but i accept once i have kids past toddler age that they are not family cars.

StuH

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296 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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hondansx said:
4!


Luckily i don't have to test the practicality very often, but i accept once i have kids past toddler age that they are not family cars.
Two 10 year olds in the back of mine - they were very comfy by all accounts wink

LordHaveMurci

12,325 posts

192 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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StuH said:
hondansx said:
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Luckily i don't have to test the practicality very often, but i accept once i have kids past toddler age that they are not family cars.
Two 10 year olds in the back of mine - they were very comfy by all accounts wink
We have a 14.5yr old & an 11.5yr old, the older one is just starting to complain about being cramped but she's at the age where's she's complaining about EVERYTHING so we just ignore here wink

Gander101

248 posts

136 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Don't have any pictures, unfortunately ... But a few years ago managed Le Mans, with wife, two children and a weeks worth of luggage in a 964 and managed to pack in some wine to bring home wobble

Mark A S

2,043 posts

211 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Very versatile I would say.

Wife and I trot off to some lovely places to stay in the UK right next door to some of the best Hillclimb venues in the land complete with all the luggage that one would expect with Wife in tow.
+ Pop up tent, race gear, small box of car essentials, big brolly, 2 folding chairs not to mention the obligatory plastic bag with messy snacks all in Air conditioned comfort listening to R2 !
25 to 27 mpg there and back, rock up at the hillclimb venue Saturday and Sunday, bolt on the timing strut, put on the magnetic numbers and sponsor decals, have a hoon up the hill and commute in comfort!

Can’t think of a better car that does it all so well, although a Labrador and Daughter is decidedly more challenging wink

StuH

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2,557 posts

296 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Mark A S said:
Labrador
How dare you! Golden retriever biggrin

Wozy68

5,435 posts

193 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Two weeks driving round Spain with the wife and all that goes with it, no problems.

Took a complete woodworkers tool kit when my Landy broke down and fitted some furniture no probs. though I did have to put some of the power tools in the back, I just folded the seats down.

Lady customer seemed a little confused when a 911 turned up to install her kitchen though smile

r1flyguy1

1,571 posts

199 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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Wozy68 said:
Two weeks driving round Spain with the wife and all that goes with it, no problems.

Took a complete woodworkers tool kit when my Landy broke down and fitted some furniture no probs. though I did have to put some of the power tools in the back, I just folded the seats down.

Lady customer seemed a little confused when a 911 turned up to install her kitchen though smile
rofl

Did she panic and double check the quote you gave her wink

IMI A

9,949 posts

224 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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The fellow in the front is about 6ft 3 and 130kgs. His dad in the back is 5ft 9 and 90 kgs. Putney to Soho in rush hour on a hot day with no ac lol in tiny 89 Carrera. Its amazing how they have as much room as the newer cars especially in the back.

Wozy68

5,435 posts

193 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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r1flyguy1 said:
Wozy68 said:
Two weeks driving round Spain with the wife and all that goes with it, no problems.

Took a complete woodworkers tool kit when my Landy broke down and fitted some furniture no probs. though I did have to put some of the power tools in the back, I just folded the seats down.

Lady customer seemed a little confused when a 911 turned up to install her kitchen though smile
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Did she panic and double check the quote you gave her wink
Lol.

She actually ordered further furniture.

I'm guessing she knew class when she 'saw' it. smile

RDMcG

20,490 posts

230 months

Monday 22nd June 2015
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krallicious

4,312 posts

228 months

Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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I've managed 4 adults plus luggage for a week. It was very tight but the trip was only around 90km. I can also get 8 crates of beer in the car, so 160 bottles plus luggage.

RDMcG

20,490 posts

230 months

Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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StuH

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2,557 posts

296 months

Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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RDMcG said:
Shouldn't you be packing it with ice first? beer