Thanks Stradale--very helpful. I'm wrestling with the same issue, Porsche vs Ferrari and Porsche vs Lambo for my next choice after the 997. The sticking point for me is the reliability issue and M&R costs relative to my 997, which has a maintenance cycle of 20k miles and very high mean-time-between failures. I started meeting people through Ferrarichat, going on group drives, etc., and so far I'm beginning to love my Porsche even more listening to their stories. Eh, whatever. I'd better keep an open mind and continue to listen. Where's Nick, when you need him? Which is best for me: 911 Turbo, F430, Gallardo, the new Dino? I'm soooo confused!

(Picture from last weekend)