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I doubt however that the Ferrari 599 will be what you're looking for.
I am afraid there is no alternative
A fairly reliable source told me that the Powerkit will NOT be available in 2007
I.e., in case of the 997TT I would have to order a car without knowing anything about its performance... I must admit that I lost my confidence in Porsche following the launch of the somehow disappointing 997TT. In that context I am not inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt - that is to order a 997TTx50 and HOPE that its performance will be OK and that the car WOULD be availble in 2008.
What about the Bugatti?
Sep 25, 2006 1:52:08 PM
Sep 25, 2006 4:36:31 PM
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Alan(NJ) said:
Well done! When all is said and done, this is the line that sums up my feelings, as well:
"the 997 Turbo is the best compromise for my needs"
I believe that by that definition, it is a "tour de force"
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Thanks RC great review!!! I think Porsche has come a long way in terms of fit, finish, and dependability with the 997 line, now I think it's time for them to concentrate on dominating the world again in terms of performance and power to weight ratio!
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Very true. The F430 successor will not be playing around and the 550 bhp FSI Gallardo could prove to be deadly with the right gearing, even to the Turbo powerkit. I just wonder where it's going to stop.
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atomic80 said:
Great review, RC. Thanks for taking the time to write it.
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Great review, RC. Thanks for taking the time to write it.
Thanks but to be honest, it isn't as good as I hoped it will be, there are still some language issues, it doesn't "look" too well and the pictures are missing too. I hope to deliver the REAL thing by the middle of next month, (real life) work is still killing me and I don't know where to start and where to finish.
Sep 26, 2006 5:32:34 AM
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Very true. The F430 successor will not be playing around and the 550 bhp FSI Gallardo could prove to be deadly with the right gearing, even to the Turbo powerkit. I just wonder where it's going to stop.
Well, Porsche wouldn't have too much headache to put 600 hp in the 997 Turbo instantly. Why don't they do that? Why should they?
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Very true. The F430 successor will not be playing around and the 550 bhp FSI Gallardo could prove to be deadly with the right gearing, even to the Turbo powerkit. I just wonder where it's going to stop.
Well, Porsche wouldn't have too much headache to put 600 hp in the 997 Turbo instantly. Why don't they do that? Why should they?
Maybe as some people (like me) do no longer buy Porsche but competing products
BTW: We are all "opinion leaders": If I am frustrated about Porsche, "everbody" (friends, business contacts) will know it. And our opinion will typically have an impact on those who are less focused on certain car brands. Porsche is playing a dangerous game.
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If Porsche wants to know what customers want, they should ask US and not the marketing people, sorry to say that.
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And the answer to that question is pretty simple-NO!
Why? Because some of their Marketing "Wizzards" are too arogant and too clever for most of us...
As long as there are enough costumers who will not complain about their cars they will continue to produce "sportscars tuned by marketing departments". Sorry to say but, this is the fact(more in some manufactures case, less in others... ).
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Very true. The F430 successor will not be playing around and the 550 bhp FSI Gallardo could prove to be deadly with the right gearing, even to the Turbo powerkit. I just wonder where it's going to stop.
Well, Porsche wouldn't have too much headache to put 600 hp in the 997 Turbo instantly. Why don't they do that? Why should they?
Maybe as some people (like me) do no longer buy Porsche but competing products
BTW: We are all "opinion leaders": If I am frustrated about Porsche, "everbody" (friends, business contacts) will know it. And our opinion will typically have an impact on those who are less focused on certain car brands. Porsche is playing a dangerous game.