I don't know why all the Porsche "Homer's" get mad everytime a magazine differs from what they want it to say. It is pretty evident that The Z06 is the best valued sports car and may have the best performance. The 997Turbo is equal or nearly equal to the Z06 in performance and has much better interior and looks but the AWD system that allows it to provide that performance also makes it feel heavy and less connected to the driver. The F430 makes your blood pressure rise just looking at it. It's performance is slightly a little less than the 997TT and Z06. But all three cars performance #'s are more than adequite for street or track.

If you want an everyday do everything car pick the 997TT.
If you want the best track car at a great price the Z06 is for you.
If you have extra money to burn and want the most exciting car to look at with similiar performance to the others purchase the F430. Its looks, performance, and interior make it a car that is raw yet refined.

Each car fits very well into the spectrum of what consumers want. Just as the Porsche guy doesn't want a Corvette regardless of the performance #'s. The person who can readily afford a F430 for the going price gets something that the 997TT just doesn't provide. A feeling of RAW performance with refinement and looks that is hard to match.