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A sad day for sure. My brother-in-law, who owned a 2002 911 4S since new, purchased his new car, a DB9 Aston Martin. He was in negotiation for a Panamera Turbo and the dealer let it go on a technical Canadian currency exchange problem. Long story short, the difference was about $10,000 for an owner who consistently came back for all service at Downtown Porsche in Toronto, so was an excellent return/repeat buyer. I have only been with Porsche since I purchased in Sept. '09, but so far the dealer network (at least in the Toronto area), doesn't sound like they have their act together or need the business. Time will tell I guess. As far as the new car goes, I drove it and it drives heavier than the Porsche, but has a ton of torque. Very well appointed inside and would have to say nicer than the Panamera (which is very nice).