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Re: German Flag colors
Nice idea...it would surely have stirred up some emotions over here during the Football World Championship. 
Btw: why did the red 997 Turbo get different rims? The OEM ones look much better in my opinion.
I agree, the 993 Turbo S on the picture looks great, not a bit outdated. But it isn't as fast as the 997 Turbo I'm afraid, unless modified.
Btw: why did the red 997 Turbo get different rims? The OEM ones look much better in my opinion.
I agree, the 993 Turbo S on the picture looks great, not a bit outdated. But it isn't as fast as the 997 Turbo I'm afraid, unless modified.
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RC said:
I agree, the 993 Turbo S on the picture looks great, not a bit outdated. But it isn't as fast as the 997 Turbo I'm afraid, unless modified.
It may not be as fast as the new Turbo, but the 993 Turbo S has a presence that shadows the new car beginning with the exhaust note, I grew up hearing the wonderous sound of those air cooled engines, curb appeal, etc. There is no high tech plastic, sharp edeges to the metal pressings etc. With only 182 produced, and 6k miles, I have been offered more for my 97 Turbo S than you can buy a new turbo for. My Speed Yellow 997TT is in production now, and I should have it in a month. I'll bet, based on my driving experience this weekend, that I don't keep it a year. The new car feels sterile compared to the 97. On the subject of quickness, you're right, the new Turbo will be in the bone yard or a member of the out of date club much quicker than my 993 Turbo S, just like the 996. Another overproduced commodity.
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The smaller size of the 993 gives it a much more tossable character and a sense that you are wearing the car, rather than sitting just in it (some don't like that feeling but I do...)
One of the many attributes I really like. I recently met a local Porsche owner at a Starbucks. He drove his beautiful Fayence Yellow Carrera GT to meet me and look at each others cars. He wants a yellow Turbo S for his collection. His car was gorgeous. I felt really bad though as a group of young boys, probably 8-10 years of age, walked right past his car and pointed to mine and said, "Look Mom, a Porsche".
Jul 11, 2006 4:26:02 AM
- palenimbus
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Re: One more for you 993 Turbo S fans
Yes, I really hope porsche goes back to the 993's design elements in its next generation, much like detroit is using it's classics as inspiration for many of it's upcoming models.
The 997 did go more retro with the round lights and interior but the shape is still the same as the 996. I hope the next generation is totally new and continues that retro trend,
The 997 did go more retro with the round lights and interior but the shape is still the same as the 996. I hope the next generation is totally new and continues that retro trend,
Jul 26, 2006 12:19:50 AM
- Dan L
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Re: German Flag colors
Yes very, I don't have the exact weight of the wheels however. I checked Champion's website, they don't have it either. www.championmotorsport.com
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