Fiat out. Aero Beetle in.

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05-19-2013, 10:31 PM

hlc

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Fiat out. Aero Beetle in.

Although a super ride and work of industrial art, I sold the 458 and purchased a 2011 Gt3 RS. No regrets. I love the steering feel, intimate size, linear power delivery, and spare change. Currently tracking a Cayman S.

Some of you may recognize the car- yes it was from an upstanding citizen of Rennlist.

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05-19-2013, 10:33 PM

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u shall b admonished by resident fiat god, rad, himself in short order.

meanwhile, congrats
looks sharp!

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05-19-2013, 10:33 PM

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so what happens to the Cayman?

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05-19-2013, 10:57 PM

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Good question. It is 2009 with PDK and upgraded suspension to Cayman R, Gt2 buckets, and harness bar. Really have enjoyed it and is more car than I have skill. Prior car was 2007 Gt3 and with Cayman I missed the power delivery so now in transition.

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05-19-2013, 11:24 PM

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So clean! looks awesome with graphics delete and white wheels.

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05-20-2013, 12:40 AM

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Car looks awesome!

One day, I hope to be able to change up to a 3.8 RS from my 3.6RS... =)

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05-20-2013, 01:04 AM

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Congrats, glad to see cars staying in the family

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05-20-2013, 06:27 AM

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Diatribe time from the resident Fiat ambassador...

Seriously, that's a nice looking car. A cup doppelganger!

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05-20-2013, 09:26 AM

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Fastest color!

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05-20-2013, 09:38 AM

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and purchased a 2011 Gt3 RS.

Please take care of her. I'd like to be the next owner. Thanks!

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05-20-2013, 10:21 AM

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Wow...she's a beauty! Congratulations!

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05-20-2013, 11:17 AM

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Woah - very nice!

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05-20-2013, 11:17 AM

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Congratulations, dumping a 458 to get a 3.8 GT3 RS is the fastest way to lose 300 lbs.

458 and GT3 RS 3.8 are equally capable on a racetrack, but the Fiat will self-destroy after 15 minutes, while the GT3 will self-destroy after a few hours.

Scuderia is on another league, faster track car than both, solid, reliable, lighter and better looking.