if chris harris could only choose one 911...
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This guy has had the chance to drive everything he/anyone has ever dreamt of and probably can still call on anything he wants at drop of a hat. Car “ownership” for this guy has to be different than the average Joe on this site. He doesn’t have to own most anything to experience it. So, I’m guessing ownership just takes on an entirely different definition. If I were him, I’d make it my goal to drive every damn thing ever produced with 4 wheels before I went to my grave and get paid all the way to do it. Then have everyone drool over my top 5 list at any given moment (which seems to change from time to time with him).
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
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This guy has had the chance to drive everything he/anyone has ever dreamt of and probably can still call on anything he wants at drop of a hat. Car “ownership” for this guy has to be different than the average Joe on this site. He doesn’t have to own most anything to experience it. So, I’m guessing ownership just takes on an entirely different definition. If I were him, I’d make it my goal to drive every damn thing ever produced with 4 wheels before I went to my grave and get paid all the way to do it. Then have everyone drool over my top 5 list at any given moment (which seems to change from time to time with him).
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
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This guy has had the chance to drive everything he/anyone has ever dreamt of and probably can still call on anything he wants at drop of a hat. Car “ownership” for this guy has to be different than the average Joe on this site. He doesn’t have to own most anything to experience it. So, I’m guessing ownership just takes on an entirely different definition. If I were him, I’d make it my goal to drive every damn thing ever produced with 4 wheels before I went to my grave and get paid all the way to do it. Then have everyone drool over my top 5 list at any given moment (which seems to change from time to time with him).
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
that aside, 997.2rs (3.8 or 4.0) have to land on any enthusiast’s top X list unless they have never owned/driven one. It’s a truly incredible 911 and by many measures, one of the best ever.
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As you guys stated, we're all quite fond of his decision but of course we all agreed. The 997 generation of 911 truly represents PEAK 911 for most of us, and I just don't see that ever changing. Hold onto them if you can!
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This was quite a questionable decision. But he did it to save face with Ferrari after they banned him for ripping on the brand controlling the press and "juicing" press cars. Not sure if folks remember this article but he had to dig his way out of the Ferrari hole and seems like his 4.0 was the casualty..
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
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I like how he mentioned the 996 as one of his favorites too. But in the end, the car to get will be the 997. Limited numbers, mezger engine, hydraulic steering and no electronic add ins like rear wheel steering meaning true rear engine driving experience. And the current prices show that.
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This was quite a questionable decision. But he did it to save face with Ferrari after they banned him for ripping on the brand controlling the press and "juicing" press cars. Not sure if folks remember this article but he had to dig his way out of the Ferrari hole and seems like his 4.0 was the casualty..
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
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991.2 Touring vs. 997.2 GTE 3.8. They're both winners.
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Never seen this article that he wrote. I’m not surprised by Ferrari's tactics, more like embarrassed for them. Pretty sure their aero numbers are way out of reality too. Did some highways pulls with a friends 458. We were side by side till I switched to 4th. I would expect something with an extra 100hp to walk my RS. He has more gears and more torque. I do have the weight advantage. The special team being sent out to set the car up for the track was my favorite part. That screams transparency to the consumer
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...and the .2 3.8RS prices just shot through the roof...
The other tragedy of course is that the more Chris and other car celebrity rave about certain cars, the less those cars are going to be actually driven on the road - kind of defeats the purpose really...
The other tragedy of course is that the more Chris and other car celebrity rave about certain cars, the less those cars are going to be actually driven on the road - kind of defeats the purpose really...
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This was quite a questionable decision. But he did it to save face with Ferrari after they banned him for ripping on the brand controlling the press and "juicing" press cars. Not sure if folks remember this article but he had to dig his way out of the Ferrari hole and seems like his 4.0 was the casualty..
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
https://jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
His Jalopnik article really turned me away from Ferrari... a shame that he let go of his 4.0 over it...
My 458 was about even with my Balboni Gallardo in acceleration, always made me wonder!
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I own both. The 458 is SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER than the 997-2 RS. There is no contest there. I have even graphed the gears, 2nd through 6th are almost identical in size, but the final drive and tire circumference is different which technically makes the 458 gearing even shorter!
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