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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 07:04 PM
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Post up pictures. Always amazes me how small the 993 is compared to modern cars today. It's like a large go kart.
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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With a Panamera.
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 07:49 PM
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But its still 3000 lbs. Crazy how the modern 911 is so much larger and doesn't way much more.
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSnake99
With a Panamera.
Wow, makes it look like a toy! Lol!
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 10:47 PM
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Even next to a modern "sports" car...
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 11:44 PM
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Wow huge difference with panamera...that Jag cant park in the lines...lol
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 12:09 AM
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There is a cayman where I store mine when I don't drive her. Side by side there they look similar... Guess I should get a tape measure next time to know for sure.


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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 02:47 AM
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^ There is some lens trickery going on there...the 993 is close to a 987 in size...see the previous post with the two blue cars.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 06:50 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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Wide angle lens distortion.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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Size does matter, at least in 911's.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 01:08 PM
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Who had that pic of the 993 between two pickups, that was a good one.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 03:21 PM
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Pretty much the smallest vehicle on the ferry:



Ferry to Ocracoke
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 08:37 AM
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Looks like trick photography!


How is it possible that they still feel so roomy inside?
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