Dont get me wong guys, i'm not knocking the X's interior. Its styling is great, its justthe overall execution that pushed m to the popo. Call me crazy, but I love the fact that *everything* in sight is covered in leather. The little details keep springing forth with each day. When i talk simple interior stuff, its basic stuff like outside temp. Tire pressure etc, that i got used to on my Z that i began to demand.
The 1 (hehe ken!) has this great Multifunction computer which will do things from display boost level, to actually *checking* your oil level. To each their own, however when i'm in the turbo i feel like i'm sitting in a merc or something. As my daily driver - i like that. Now i have to admit that the reg 996 (mostly lease cars) that i looked at have really crappy interiors. The full leather stuff is ~$10k option (full + everything) on the reg car. I almost bought an 03 C2, Gt3 bodykit, and that thing really felt *cheap* on the inside.
The 997 OTOH looks great whether its full leatheror not. IMO, porsche interiors are *cheap* unless you go full leather.
I'm no poseur, i drive my turbo. I could care less who thinks its a boxster etc. I bought it for me and not anyone eles. Initially i was dead-set against getting a porsche simply b/c of the stigma associated w/ the snobbish, garage queen poseurs...but alas, the turbo fit the bill.
I'm sure there's an NSX in my future however, I'm selling my Z and would love to have a convert/T top in the next few months. While the Turbo is great - its not everything. Its the MOST efficient way to cover large gaps of distance quickly. Is it the most rewarding to drive?? Hell no. Once you realize that the car WILL grip w/o a problem doing 170mph along gentle switchbacks...the drama is kinda gone. Is it cool- YES!! Drive conservatively in the rain?? Hell no...back off the throttle mid corner....who cares!!
So while i havent driven my Z since I picked up my turby, my suspicions re: AWD are completely correct. It produces better lap times, but takes the driver out of the mix a bit. Here's some more shots of her in my Hizzy.
Either way, just wanted to let you guys know that I appreciate all the help in considering an NSX. you're a tight and informative group. I'll still be around here lurking....waiting for signs of life from honda (HSC). For now...I'll see you guys at the tracks!! I cant to run into some of these 500Hp nsxs.....after i get my stage II done :biggrin:
