gt38088

this discussion could degenerate quite quickly haha

John McM

Absolutely. I've edited it quite a few times to take out references that could be misconstrued. Just a bit of fun, not a criticism of what people own and who they partner with.

nzskater

Love it John. Great response. Either way, what we're really trying to say is that Macca has become a pimp :P

John McM

I'd like to call it 'facilitation'. I think Macca is being entirely logical in doing it with new vehicles. If you've ever listened to a middle aged divorcee you'll understand that analogy as well....

Macca

;-). Only clean low mileage girls here. Maybe once around the block no more. Hand picked, in most cases ordered before birth. Finance can be offered too...

kiwi 911

Yup - me too, couldn't say it better myself.

It's the ultimate goal of Pcar ownership - a free ride......

There are a lot of new and fairly new imports in NZ at the moment, they will fair well for deprecation in coming years.

kiwi 911

Question - which would you pick;

1) a 997.2 C4S manual, or
2) a 997 1.5 Turbo (so still mezger) manual?

They cost the same........

Macca

Id take the Turbo. Its manual and 4WD plus has a much higher option spec as standard and I think owning a turbo is a bucket list thing for most 911 fans. A 997 C4S is no longer a lightweight, small, agile sports car in the same vein as an older 2WD variant so you may as well add dollops of power/torque to give it something to make it feel special IMO. They both rev to about 7400. The one thing the C4S has got going in its favour as it probably sounds more like a trad 911.

kiwi 911

All good points Macca - I find the **** on the C4S very pretty.......

The front of any 911 after the 964 (i.e. traditional headlights) is 'average', so can't be arsed with front end shots..........

Obsessed

All OK in your area John/Dave?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=11831819

996tnz

Aargghh - your corrupting influence has me quietly counting cars versus ladies now. Where do I apply for counselling?

John McM

We seem to be ok. The affected house is on the other side of the bay.

996tnz

That's only between about 500m and 1km from their neighbouring properties and there is a bit of a hill above them too. Feeling for you guys. In an evacuation (or just a 'let's stay somewhere else tonight') you're welcome in Sunnyhills.

Postnote - just saw your post John and glad you and yours are OK. Offer stands if you rethink it.

John McM

Weatherbomb. 18mm in one minute. We're fine so far. House is dry.

John McM

Thanks Walter. The area that slipped has a lot of vacant land above it. Maybe it helps to be in a more built up area?