LUX-re: "M3 is a fat pig" - Yes, but an extremely FAST fat pig - I found my self driving it like a Viper, and that ain't a bad thing.
also - no way am I tempted to "upgrade" to a 911. Well before R&T tested the Boxster S (M030) as the second fastest production car in the world through a slalom I knew my 02 S w/M030 had cornering magic. When the 911 convertible costs 60K and can match my cornering capacity, I'll take a second look. Until then, all I want from a 911 is an engine transplant. oh - and a free ride every now and then
2 weeks ago I was breathing multiple 996TT exhaust for over an hour on the backroads. I didn't feel the slightest bit unfit to follow. (Once they pegged em on the interstate it was a different story).
As for "Porsche with Panties", I chuckled when Ralphie said it, butI laughed out loud when Tony Soprano killed him a couple of shows later. What a sick weasel!
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