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Old 03-20-2021, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by remington
...I have a 981 but the 987 interior reminded me of my E36 M3 which was quite cheap, like honda civic levels of cheap. ...
You can't be serious
Old 03-21-2021, 04:35 PM
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When I look at this unique dark full leather interior on this 996, I still think it looks amazing for a 20-year-old sports car. Of course, I don't buy these cars solely for their cosmetics. I enjoy the performance, but I'd be a liar if I didn't allow my endorphins do a happy dance when I first sit in the seat and smell the aroma of the leather.



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Old 03-21-2021, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ekam
44 millions of Corollas have been sold, compare to maybe less than 100,000 GT3RS ? If the GT3RS is so good why didn't more people buy them? Clearly you're the idiot here.

https://global.toyota/en/corolla50th...by_the_numbers
Let me take a stab at answering your question. Could it be that there are a few more people who can afford a $20K Corolla, than there are who can afford a $225K GT3RS?
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Old 03-21-2021, 08:18 PM
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I thought I was overly sarcastic...
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Old 03-25-2021, 02:54 PM
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Let's be honest Porsche 911/Cayman nothing more then an updated VW Beetle ! Outside of being mid or rear engine and boxer engine, there is nothing really all that ground breaking and special.

Just enjoy the car, understand it's a big POS and Porsche makes the most $$$ of all car companies per each car sale.
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This guy sounds like OP.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...r-feel-opinion
Old 03-25-2021, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ekam

That author thinking $400 for a fix-it-or-sell-it level Porsche repair is, "insane", is insane. My last oil change was $450.
Old 03-25-2021, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by colnagoG60
That author thinking $400 for a fix-it-or-sell-it level Porsche repair is, "insane", is insane. My last oil change was $450.
And the fact that he misdiagnosed the issue, and sold the car because of that.
Old 03-25-2021, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by colnagoG60
That author thinking $400 for a fix-it-or-sell-it level Porsche repair is, "insane", is insane. My last oil change was $450.
LOL this Brian Silvestro is silly.
Old 03-25-2021, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ekam
And the fact that he misdiagnosed the issue, and sold the car because of that.
To buy a beater S2000 with 300k miles on it. Reminds me of those posts that are like "I have $8000, what's the best 911 I can get?"

This whole article published by R&T to say "It turns out that its important to not drive a car with a broken shifter"

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Old 03-26-2021, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ekam
Looks like R&T journalism has taken a dive, and this guy is space filler.
Old 03-26-2021, 08:30 AM
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Sold my house because the front doorknob had too much on-center play. But hey, I am a doorknob guy, so what should I have done? Sometimes just knowing what you really want is half the battle!
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