Porsche Fast / Sports car reviews

Porsche Fast / Sports car reviews

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2019 onwards) Review

  Soft-top 911 is closer to the Coupe than ever

  

  Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

  New price: £94,500 - £167,357

  PROS

  • Refinement with roof up or down
  • Huge performance and handling
  • Tidier cabin than previous car
  • Adaptive dampers now standard

  CONS

  • Coupe is still the enthusiast’s choice
  • Turbo engine not as thrilling as older 911s
  • Divisive new gearshift design
  • Larger tyres will cost more to replace

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• Porsche 911 Coupe (2019 onwards) Review

  Porsche raises the bar again with iconic sports car

  

  Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

  New price: £84,700 - £158,200

  PROS

  • Substantial performance
  • Sublime, adjustable handling
  • Simple, modern interior
  • Technology complements the experience

  CONS

  • Taycan is arguably more rounded
    
  • Limited engine choice
  • Vast and expensive array of options
  • Does it look too similar to its predecessor?

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• Porsche 718 Boxster Convertible (2016 onwards) Review

  Entry-level Porsche is still great to drive

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  New price: £48,010 - £75,755

  PROS

  • Great fun to drive
  • Fast, compact electric roof
  • Refined and comfortable
  • Excellent build quality

  CONS

  • Characterless engine
  • Pricey extras
  • No mpg improvement in typical use
  • Turbo lag from new engine

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• Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe (2016 onwards) Review

  Porsche’s smallest coupe is a sublime sports car

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  New price: £46,150 - £77,685

  PROS

  • Great fun to drive with sharp handling
  • Strong and powerful engines
  • Remarkably comfortable around town
  • Top-notch build quality and user-friendly interior

   

  ·        Porsche fans may not like the four-cylinder engine

  ·        Despite being entry-level, it can be very expensive

  ·        No rear seats limits practicality

  ·        A lot of equipment comes as optional extras

  CONS

  • Porsche fans may not like the four-cylinder engine
  • Despite being entry-level, it can be very expensive
  • No rear seats limits practicality
  • A lot of equipment comes as optional extras

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• Porsche 911 Targa (2014 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £37,800 - £102,384

  PROS

  • Aural delight
  • Retro looks
  • Desirable
  • Performance

  CONS

  • Buffeting at speed
  • Not the full convertible

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• Porsche 911 Turbo (2013 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

  Used price: £40,944 - £139,370

  PROS

  • Crushing performance
  • All-weather ability
  • Easy to live with

  CONS

  • Not cheap
  • Arguably less involving than 2WD models
  • 911 Carrera S as fun to drive yet much cheaper

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2012 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  Used price: £28,835 - £104,280

  PROS

  Strong performance, excellent handling, quality interior

  CONS

  Ride is too firm on 20-inch wheels, pricey servicing

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• Porsche 911 Coupe (2012 - 2019) Review

  Faster and better than ever – the class benchmark

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  Used price: £27,230 - £139,400

  PROS

  • Superb performance across the range
  • Genuine everyday usability
  • Brilliant handling
  • Styling has evolved nicely
  • Surprisingly good fuel economy on Carrera versions

  CONS

  • Back seats unsuitable for adults
  • High servicing and maintenance costs
  • Cruise control and parking sensors not standard
  • You’ll struggle to get your hands on some pricier versions

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