Same thoughts here. I have a red '03 SL (bought from auto gallery too when it was ogner). Love the look of the car and have had no problems, but drove the 911 (also at auto gallery--how did you find them?) and did love it. How do you find the stick in LA traffic? Did you think about the tip? I've heard there will be a true F1 paddle system on the porshe (ala the 360) any word on that?? thanks