1 Northlander November 2008 - North Country Region

997 INTRODUCTION AT PORSCHE OF STRATHAM
Text and photographs by David Churcher
Just another beautiful autumn day in NH.
Actually, it was a little cool and damp
but that did not deter the enthusiasm of
NCR members and some non-members
who arrived at Porsche of Stratham to
see, and sample, the new Porsche. The
weather was offset by hospitality and
good German food served with strong
coffee.
The new Porsche: how does it feel? This
particular editor went off with a PDK
version and found it a bit different to his
1984 Carrera. Just for a starter the view
over the hood is quite different and the
acceleration is awesome. Not needing to
shift or find the clutch is at first confusing
but soon becomes natural. Paddle shifters
are a treat and soon become natural.
Although one NCR member noted: “one
must change hand positions because
an unscheduled downshift can (did)
happen.”
November 2008
The sound system is awesome. I agreed
with Judy on that point right away. We
soon discovered I was referring to the
music and Judy was referring to the
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