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porschegm 09-24-2003 04:23 PM

40TH porsche
 
What do you guys think about the 40th ann. Porsche coupe??:confused:

Renoir 09-24-2003 04:56 PM

I'd love to have one. It's nice to see that it doesn't just have an anniversary badge on it....I especially like that it has the extra 25 horsepower and special paint....if I only had an extra $88k lying around.

PorschePlayboy 09-24-2003 05:28 PM

I like how it has "911" on the rear.

JASCLASS 09-24-2003 05:55 PM

The only thing I like about it is the CGT silver.

DJ 09-24-2003 06:04 PM

I say big waste of $$$ - JAS is right - the only thing special about it is the paint :)

ESK 09-24-2003 06:35 PM

It's one of the dumbest things I've heard of. What's the significance of 40 years anyway? Just another way to try to pump up sales or shove some more cars down dealer's throats.

TT Gasman 09-24-2003 06:59 PM

That's a little harsh IMO. I think anytime a sportscar can survive forty years is very impressive. Very few manufacturers can say that. Plus, I think it's a nice package too, offering performance over fluff.
Cheers

FAST3 09-24-2003 07:44 PM

For $88k, I would just get a used 911tt for $85k with low miles.

ESK 09-24-2003 08:06 PM

Doug,

Maybe it is harsh, but how can you say performance over fluff? Have you read the features list? Besides the X51 package, it has chrome look wheels, a couple of 911 emblems, special paint, trim rings, alu-look or painted interior parts, etc. I'd say that pretty much qualifies as fluff. IMO, the GT3 is performance over fluff.

Oh, by the way, did I say that I PREFER fluff over performance? :)

Eric

PDL996 09-24-2003 09:09 PM

I think I will wait until the 50th Anniversary edition!!!

TT Gasman 09-25-2003 02:26 PM

Eric,
OK ,OK maybe there is a little fluff there, but nowhere near that found on the previous special edition. Look at what you do get: PSM/LSD, X51,M030, 6 speed...plus a little "fluff" with the CGT color and it's a nice package. But I'm still waiting on the 997:).
How is that TT Cab, looks like a nice car. BTW I never meant to say you liked fluff over performance.
Cheers

ESK 09-25-2003 08:52 PM

Doug,

No problem! In fact, I totally admit that I'm a "cosmetic," not a "performance" modifier. I'm more interested in posts relating to wheels rather than ROW suspensions!

The TT Cab is great, thanks for asking. I drove it a couple of hundred miles today to and from work and still cannot believe what an unbelievable car it truly is! Without a question, the TT is easier to drive and the gearbox and clutch are smoother than the 996. You'd think it would be the other way around!

For the record, the reason I bought this particular car instead of waiting for the one I ordered was because it had so many "fluff" options! :D

Eric


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