2009 Porsche 911: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $76,300 - $140,700
- Invoice: $68,490 - $126,450
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Porsche 911. See if the 2009 Porsche 911 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Carrera S/Carrera 4S/Targa 4S |
| Arrival Date: | 11/26/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc H6 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door convertible |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 102,900 |
| Price as Tested: | 120,100 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 175 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 579 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 404 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.692 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 19.52 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Ruby Red Metallic Paint, Cabriolet Roof in Black, Sand Beige Full Leather, Power Comfort Seats w/ Driver Memory, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), Self-Dimming Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Seat Ventilation, Sport Chrono Package Plus, Bose High End Sound Package, XM Radio, Press Finish, Floor Mats in Interior Color, Multi-Function Steering Wheel-Leather-PDK, Universal Audio Interface
From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
Sure it's expensive, but our 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet was comfortable, well crafted, and offers more performance than the snowy roads I drove it on allowed me to fully, and safely, explore.
Ed Piotrowski
More evolutionary than revolutionary, the freshened 2009 911 is still one of the most thrilling rides that doesn't bear an Italian brand. This Carrera 4S convertible wouldn't be my first choice in the lineup, though. The PDK automatic transmission is quite good, but 911s are best savored with the near-perfect manual gearbox. As such, make mine a black Carrera 4 coupe with that transmission, heated and cooled sport seats, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and a rear wiper. That's all. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get daydreaming about that car...
Tom Appel
At $120,000, our drop-top 4S is not the best example of this breed, but it is still one fabulous vehicle. It is not hyperbole to call this car's steering magic, or its brakes perfect. Even the new "PDK" seven-speed automatic wields intoxicating charms, snicking off shifts with decisive quickness when driven aggressively. Yes, the new auto is clunky at low speeds, and key options are absurdly pricey, but take any 911 for a spirited drive and you, like me, will learn what it means to forgive.
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