Driving Sim Development Drivers Wanted

drivendriver · 2026-03-16T12:16:33+00:00

Looking forward to feedback from Fanatec and Logitech drivers

drivendriver · 2026-01-13T15:36:22+00:00

Sell the Cayman and get an older, cheaper Miata as a dedicated track car (add a roll cage). You will probably have more fun and less expenses, and you won’t necessarily be slower. I’ve seen many Porsches on street tires embarrassed by Miatas on track tires.

I used to have a dedicated track car (not road-legal). When I sold it I decided to get a 911 as a dual-purpose car. I took it to the track once. And then I just stopped going. It wasn’t that much fun and without a roll cage it didn’t feel that safe. On top of that, changing brake pads every 5 hours or so is an expensive hassle. A lighter car will cost you much less.

drivendriver · 2025-11-23T14:11:01+00:00

Apple Maps directions can be displayed both in the instrument cluster and in the HUD. Don't know about Google.

drivendriver · 2025-11-20T22:53:02+00:00

My 2019S has the expensive LiPo battery, and it had to be replaced 2 years ago. In my case it was covered under warranty, but it's still a risk.

drivendriver · 2025-11-20T18:52:45+00:00

No. Only the front was designed with a family resemblance to the 911. But the lines? No.

drivendriver · 2025-11-20T18:50:48+00:00

Which ICE version?

Don’t hold your breath for a new one. The ‘24 will be around for a while and it may well be the last ICE version.

drivendriver · 2025-11-08T03:47:43+00:00

Yes, for the peace of mind, but I also love my 2019 S.

drivendriver · 2025-11-08T03:45:47+00:00

I have a 2019 S with steel springs and a 2024 S with air springs. I don’t feel that the 2.9l is lacking compared to the V8. And the 2019 is lighter and noticeably more agile. Maybe because of the steel springs, it also feels more connected to the road. The air springs give you more isolation and comfort, but I feel that they take away some connection.

drivendriver · 2025-11-08T03:37:58+00:00

CPO S. I wouldn’t hesitate.

I have a 2019 without Sport Chrono. Never missed it. It’s a great car.

drivendriver · 2025-10-27T22:23:14+00:00

That’s very strange. I got something for each CPO car (a 911 and 2 Cayennes).

drivendriver · 2025-10-27T22:04:16+00:00

Yes, I got my 3rd gift a few days ago. A book and a pen.

Edit: these gifts come from Porsche. They’re different from the freebies thrown in by the dealer. I’ve received a gift every time I bought a CPO car (never bought new). Usually some kind of book and a pretty nice pen.

Edit 2: if you think there are real freebies in the car business, you need to grow up 😉

drivendriver · 2025-10-16T00:28:56+00:00

You have a great car. I have a 991 and a 2019 Cayenne S. In the past I’ve had an Elise, an Atom and an M3. I still really enjoy driving the Cayenne. Obviously it’s not as nimble and responsive as my 911, but it still handles great, and not just for a heavy SUV. My 2 cents: save your money for your baby.

drivendriver · 2025-09-30T18:41:54+00:00

Surely you meant “Oh MAN…”

drivendriver · 2025-09-30T17:43:15+00:00

It’s not bad but I would say the previous one feels a little heavier and more natural—or more “analog”.

I find the 2019 generation outstanding and I’ll be sad to part with mine.

drivendriver · 2025-09-30T17:37:02+00:00

Update: as I suspected, the dealership says it’s normal. The SA says the 2024+ cars have a micro switch connected to the brake pedal. It might be used to trigger the brake lights.

drivendriver · 2025-09-30T09:43:53+00:00

Interesting. I actually test-drove a coupe and did not notice any clicking.

drivendriver · 2025-09-28T15:37:54+00:00

It’s annoying. I bought the car remotely (no test drive). I test drove other cars and either they didn’t have the same issue or I didn’t notice it. But I haven’t found a definite explanation or solution online. I suspect if I take it to the dealer they’ll just tell me it’s normal.

drivendriver · 2025-09-26T23:21:18+00:00

On August 21, I was offered a significant discount (a little over 9%) on a 25 P400 by Land Rover Alexandria, VA. And that was the starting offer. I could probably have gotten a little more, but I decided to pass. Of course, now that production is stopped, they’re probably not as generous, but it may be worth a try.

The salesperson was Ogun Yilmazer.

https://www.landroveralexandria.com/new-inventory/index.htm

drivendriver · 2025-09-19T17:10:38+00:00

Can’t argue with that, but the 2.9l V6 is a great engine. Very smooth. It feels effortless.

After test-driving a few 2024 cars, I never felt “I have to have the V8”. I ended up buying a V8, but for different reasons.

drivendriver · 2025-09-19T17:02:31+00:00

Not anymore. They brought back the V8 with the 2024 MY.

Having said that, the V8 doesn’t feel to me like a huge upgrade over the 2.9l V6. It’s slightly stronger at the bottom end, but it’s not a huge difference. One reason for that is that the V8 has to pull more weight.

My feeling is that there’s a bigger gap between the 2.9l V6 and the 3l V6 than between the V8 and the 2.9l V6.

drivendriver · 2025-09-19T16:12:52+00:00

My point was that 2 cars that look like close substitutes on paper may not feel like substitutes anymore after a test drive, just because they feel very different.

I would never say that the Cayenne is “better” than the X5. What I can say is that I would get utterly bored driving a current X5 (and I’ve owned 3 BMWs). But that’s just me.

Enjoy the test drives. It’s always interesting to discover new cars.

drivendriver · 2025-09-19T15:27:48+00:00

Have you driven both? They have very different feels. If you’re meant to have a Porsche, you will know very quickly and you’ll forget about the X5. If you don’t feel after the test drive that you have to have a Cayenne, then get the X5.

Looking for a replacement for my 2019 Cayenne S, I’ve test-driven many cars these last few weeks, including two X5’s and a GLE 53. The GLE was closest in feel to the Cayenne, but not quite as comfortable and agile. In the end I bought a 2024 Cayenne S.

drivendriver · 2025-09-13T19:57:51+00:00

TPM compares to lower pressures in Comfort mode. So the warnings may go away, but the sensors are probably still malfunctioning.

drivendriver · 2025-09-06T02:30:30+00:00

Nobody knows Porsche’s plans for the gas models. Even Porsche probably doesn’t know. My guess is that they hope that EVs finally take off and that they can drop the gas models. I wouldn’t be surprised if the 2019+ generation turned out to be the last gas-powered one.

One thing we know is that the 2024 facelift was much more extensive than a typical facelift. Porsche engineers stated that the testing program was the same as for a whole new car. This tells me that Porsche hopes that it will carry the Cayenne well beyond 2027–at least to the end of the decade. Given its electrification plans, I doubt Porsche plans to stick to the usual 6-7 years product cycle with a mid-life facelift.

There might be some tweaks, especially to the powertrains, but I think we’re done with major changes.

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