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May 17, 2006 1:22:00 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002

997S X51 tested in Autocar

Again sorry, don't have a scanner, but was looking forward to read their opinion as I've got it myself.
It's a very short review, but it got 5 stars out of 5.
Distinctive mid range punch compared to standard S and more shove from the start, main difference is above 5000 rpm where the engine is a peach.
So nothing new, just confirmed all the other reviews.
They say the best bit is the exhaust noice, which is PSE, so that's cool.
Only problem is once you tick the option you get close to GT3 price but they still recommend it.

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May 17, 2006 2:49:03 PM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

Yep - I read that today as well. It's funny, the review is in the 'First Drives' section. But X51 has been available for a long time now yet they only managed to drive it now? Come on Autocar! Not good enough!

Actually, I jest - there's an absolutely cracking write up comparing the BMW M6 with the 997 GT3. No contest!

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May 17, 2006 2:58:25 PM

IKE JR: Junior; Loc:; Posts: 91, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 25, 2006; Reply to: easy_rider911

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

Hehehehhe M6 x 997GT3 ? Hehehehe
What they say about this "challenge"?

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May 17, 2006 3:05:13 PM

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 8812, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 10, 2002; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Again sorry, don't have a scanner, but was looking forward to read their opinion as I've got it myself.
It's a very short review, but it got 5 stars out of 5.
Distinctive mid range punch compared to standard S and more shove from the start, main difference is above 5000 rpm where the engine is a peach.
So nothing new, just confirmed all the other reviews.
They say the best bit is the exhaust noice, which is PSE, so that's cool.
Only problem is once you tick the option you get close to GT3 price but they still recommend it.

Still not to late they give you a great trade in value for your beast, get the GT3. You're single you can do it

.

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May 17, 2006 3:37:42 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: Ron (Houston)

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Ron (Houston) said:
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Fanch said:
Again sorry, don't have a scanner, but was looking forward to read their opinion as I've got it myself.
It's a very short review, but it got 5 stars out of 5.
Distinctive mid range punch compared to standard S and more shove from the start, main difference is above 5000 rpm where the engine is a peach.
So nothing new, just confirmed all the other reviews.
They say the best bit is the exhaust noice, which is PSE, so that's cool.
Only problem is once you tick the option you get close to GT3 price but they still recommend it.

Still not to late they give you a great trade in value for your beast, get the GT3. You're single you can do it .

I really did think about it but the 997S is really fine for me by now.

Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

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May 17, 2006 3:55:52 PM

Damian: Senior; Loc: Pa, USA; Posts: 646, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 10, 2005; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
... Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

No teasing.. post details and pics!

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May 17, 2006 3:57:00 PM

Jeannot: Expert; Loc: Currently in Hong-Kong , Switzerland; Posts: 1745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 13, 2005; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

How did you manage that even with the rear seats !?

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May 17, 2006 6:33:23 PM

hellgelb: Senior; Loc: Ecosse , United Kingdom; Posts: 659, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 31, 2005; Reply to: Jeannot

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

No scanner, but liking the GT3 in red:

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May 17, 2006 6:34:44 PM

hellgelb: Senior; Loc: Ecosse , United Kingdom; Posts: 659, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 31, 2005; Reply to: hellgelb

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

Grainy closeup:

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May 17, 2006 6:38:28 PM

hellgelb: Senior; Loc: Ecosse , United Kingdom; Posts: 659, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 31, 2005; Reply to: hellgelb

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

Red ass:

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May 17, 2006 10:00:55 PM

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 8812, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 10, 2002; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

I hope you get married soon

.

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May 17, 2006 10:17:28 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59592, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

Maybe you should limit yourself to one chick. This would solve a lot of your problems, honestly.

Trust me, at age 41, you'll be happy if you have to deal only with one chick.

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May 18, 2006 12:41:02 AM

Hurst: Veteran; Loc: Potomac, MD; Posts: 1255, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 15, 2005; Reply to: RC

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

The more the merrier, I say.

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May 18, 2006 12:49:09 AM

JimFlat6: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cave , United States; Posts: 8633, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 25, 2004; Reply to: RC

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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RC said:
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Fanch said:
Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

Maybe you should limit yourself to one chick. This would solve a lot of your problems, honestly.
Trust me, at age 41, you'll be happy if you have to deal only with one chick.

That is the best advise you could give to people here.

Now we know why Germans first invented Aspirin!

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May 18, 2006 3:49:29 AM

SVNSVN: Rennteam Pro; Loc: CA, USA; Posts: 2994, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2005; Reply to: JimFlat6

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Thanks Fanch!

Three sounds like a decent number to me!

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May 18, 2006 8:31:32 AM

temm: Rennteam Master; Loc: Oslo , Norway; Posts: 4122, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 24, 2003; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Again sorry, don't have a scanner,

You can afford a 911, but not a scanner - what's up with that

But no need for a scanner - Tim to the rescue - here it is:
Porsche 911 Coupe 3.8 Carrera S Powerpack

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Listening to this engine is possibly the biggest thrill on offer. The deep, mechanical thrash is so alive and intoxicating, it feels as if you could reach out and part the sound waves with your hand. It gurgles, spits, brays and yowls depending on the crank speed and responds to the throttle with absolute purity.

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May 18, 2006 8:35:05 AM

temm: Rennteam Master; Loc: Oslo , Norway; Posts: 4122, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 24, 2003; Reply to: easy_rider911

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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easy_rider911 said:

Actually, I jest - there's an absolutely cracking write up comparing the BMW M6 with the 997 GT3. No contest!

Well, it shouldn't be. Comparing a M6 and GT3 is a bit apples or oranges if you ask me. Or like the 997 Turbo vs 599 GTB we have another place on Rennteam.

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May 18, 2006 9:10:00 AM

BC: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Cape Town , South Africa; Posts: 2586, Gallery; Registered on: May 19, 2005; Reply to: temm

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yeah but it would still be some interesting reading though......scan please!!

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May 18, 2006 10:21:21 AM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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RC said:
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Fanch said:
Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

Maybe you should limit yourself to one chick. This would solve a lot of your problems, honestly.
Trust me, at age 41, you'll be happy if you have to deal only with one chick.

Thanks for wise words.
I know you're right.
I just need to be convinced in a very practical way.

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May 18, 2006 11:31:03 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:

Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend

To get two in the back they must have been 'one day old chicks'

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May 19, 2006 5:47:10 AM

WR: Senior; Loc: Taipei , Taiwan; Posts: 637, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 26, 2005; Reply to: John H

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o'right, this chick thing has gone far enough, but very funny indeed.

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May 19, 2006 6:55:26 AM

360bhp: Junior; Loc: "Zuffenhausen on Sea"; Posts: 129, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 14, 2005; Reply to: hellgelb

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

hellgeb- thanks alot. any pics of the inside of the 997 GT3 ? was it clubsports ?

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May 20, 2006 9:09:29 PM

VGA18: Veteran; Loc: Istanbul and Tampa; Posts: 1029, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2006; Reply to: 360bhp

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

I take 997 GT3 to any multiple given M6's

M6 cannot struggle to 997 GT3.

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May 21, 2006 1:51:06 PM

med: Pilot; Loc: London; Posts: 394, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 4, 2004; Reply to: Futch

Re: 997S X51 tested in Autocar

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Fanch said:
Quote:
Ron (Houston) said:
Quote:
Fanch said:
Again sorry, don't have a scanner, but was looking forward to read their opinion as I've got it myself.
It's a very short review, but it got 5 stars out of 5.
Distinctive mid range punch compared to standard S and more shove from the start, main difference is above 5000 rpm where the engine is a peach.
So nothing new, just confirmed all the other reviews.
They say the best bit is the exhaust noice, which is PSE, so that's cool.
Only problem is once you tick the option you get close to GT3 price but they still recommend it.

Still not to late they give you a great trade in value for your beast, get the GT3. You're single you can do it .

I really did think about it but the 997S is really fine for me by now.

Plus I brought back three chicks home last weekend, and I'd definitely get the Gt3 sport club version, so with the rear cage, no possible senor!

Fanch..... You're the man....
All the right reasons to not order club sport.

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