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Old 03-19-2007, 11:59 PM
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Talking surprise: dad's new 997 S!!

well this was certainly a surprise: i just drove up for spring break to visit my parents, and i couldn't believe my eyes:

a black, fully loaded, ceramic-braked 997 carrera S, replacing his 996 C4S!!

dad handed me the keys; he took my M3; and we drove back to marin from silicon valley.

all i can say is WOW: the improvements between the 996 and 997 are ... day and NIGHT. not only the power, but even the interior build quality, the comfort, and, for me, a 6'4" guy, the headroom!! the thing is soooooo much roomier inside!!

from a dyanmics standpoint, i especially like i how there's a lot less bobbing from the front of the car, something we both hated about the 996 C4S. Also, having RWD again is especially nice.

Anyway, i'll post a more thorough review later in the week along with some pix.

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Old 03-20-2007, 04:48 AM
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great cars and a very smart choice. I sure hope he got the sport chronos package also...

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well this was certainly a surprise: i just drove up for spring break to visit my parents, and i couldn't believe my eyes:

a black, fully loaded, ceramic-braked 997 carrera S, replacing his 996 C4S!!

dad handed me the keys; he took my M3; and we drove back to marin from silicon valley.

all i can say is WOW: the improvements between the 996 and 997 are ... day and NIGHT. not only the power, but even the interior build quality, the comfort, and, for me, a 6'4" guy, the headroom!! the thing is soooooo much roomier inside!!

from a dyanmics standpoint, i especially like i how there's a lot less bobbing from the front of the car, something we both hated about the 996 C4S. Also, having RWD again is especially nice.

Anyway, i'll post a more thorough review later in the week along with some pix.

Cheers,
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Old 03-20-2007, 12:25 AM
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stop bragging and show us the pics. marin ehhh.....bring it over to my house and i'll take the pics for you
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Dam no PICTURES... got to be kidding me. Worthless post.
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