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Old 04-12-2007, 01:35 PM   #14
Brucelee
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Originally Posted by racer_d
Gaining 20 lbs is too much

I am sure it will be a fantastic car. But, 3400-3600lbs is a LOT of car. I am a fan of "adding lightness" and pretty much since the late 1980s have been disappointed about the increase in car weights overall.

I remember when a 3000lb 928 was "heavy". Now a base 911 is that much and the 997TT is closer to 3300lbs. Sure it has a lot of technology and advancements that 20 years ago was a pipe dream but still, weight is the enemy!

I guess you shouldn't buy one then!

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