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Nov 16, 2007 | 01:30 AM

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Here's a couple of pics of the car out on the road today....

Nov 16, 2007 | 02:18 AM

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Terrific pictures, you should go to Alice springs for the highspeed shoot outs.

Enjoy it in good health mate!

Jan 19, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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Two months and 5,000km on and the car is better than ever. I took a couple of long trips in it and was surprised how good a tourer it makes. I'd choose it over the M5 for a 1,000 km weekend, just for the responsiveness at highway speeds - the roll-on ability beats the BMW which really needs a couple of gearchanges for any overtaking move.

I've been using it as a daily driver and now I'm thinking I don't really need the M5 for this purpose - apart from those days when I need to carry more than one adult.

The Porsche doesn't scratch every itch however - I miss the drama and noise of the Gallardo, so I'll check out the Melbourne Motor Show in a few weeks to see what's coming. I'll be keeping the 911 though, whatever else happens.

Here's a pic taken by my friend Ash yesterday in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

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Jan 19, 2008 | 05:21 PM

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Nice to hear some people still choose overall enjoyment over status.

Although I wish I could make those types of step downs. I miss my 997S

Jan 19, 2008 | 07:17 PM

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Its pictures like above that show that the classic 911 shape is understated, but very beautiful!

Thanks for the ownership update! I agree, the car is a blast and will always have a place in my garage, no matter what other newer cars come out in the future.

Thanks for sharing and great pics!

Jan 19, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mhh

After selling my 06 Gallardo a month ago, I picked up a new meteor grey Carrera S yesterday. The dealer had a car on its way with most of the spec I wanted so I grabbed it. I've done only 240km so far but I'm loving it. The handling, the steering, the perfect weight of the controls...

My daily car is an M5 but I plan to try the Porsche in this role to see how I go. I'll miss the auto on headlights and auto wipers on the BMW but that is about it as far as I can tell.

Here's some quick "proof of purchase" pics.

I was debating M5 vs 997S (Audi RS4 was also in the mix). I ultimately went with the 997S as well for the same reasons listed throughout this thread. I have no regrets. Btw, you can make your 997 scream too, just need exhaust or a bypass pipe. It won't wail like the G or a 430, but it will surely give you goosebumps...

All the best...

Jan 19, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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Congrats, beautiful color.

Jan 20, 2008 | 07:56 AM

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I'll miss the auto on headlights and auto wipers on the BMW but that is about it as far as I can tell.

I believe all 997s have auto wipers (1st setting on the switch). Perhaps it is different in the Southern Hemisphere, though. As far as auto lights, I couldn't agree more. How Porsche hasn't gotten a handle on that 15 year old technology is beyond me.