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Old 07-26-2008, 06:10 PM
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The Porsche rival is here...........
Old 07-26-2008, 06:47 PM
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Yup, still ugly.
Old 07-26-2008, 06:48 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking. It may be fast but I can't imagine it will age very well.
Old 07-26-2008, 06:54 PM
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Very PlayStation to me.
Old 07-26-2008, 07:40 PM
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I think that's one of the press cars.
Old 07-26-2008, 08:12 PM
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Just can't warm up to the looks of that car. Yesterday came out to find a red Ferrari 355 parked beside me ... now that I can warm up to!
Old 07-26-2008, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1 PGH 1
Just can't warm up to the looks of that car. Yesterday came out to find a red Ferrari 355 parked beside me ... now that I can warm up to!
With a Tubi exhaust. Outstanding.
Old 07-26-2008, 11:14 PM
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Blah, blah, blah, it's still an amazing car no matter how you slice it. I was talking to a Nissan Dealer Principal today and only 5 dealers in Ontario are "qualified" to sell this but other dealers can grey-marketly dealer trade for them.

I think it depends on what you like, some people like prestige, flair, racing heritage, design ethos, engineering, performance, price etc. You can mix & match, and for me being a nerd, a car that has almost as many lines of code Windows XP has...awesome. Just hope it doesn't crash in a corner.......see what I did there?
Old 07-27-2008, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboS
With a Tubi exhaust. Outstanding.

Hey Esh,
After being around all those F-cars the other week, did you ever think of switching horses? I think your wife would feel honored that you would support her heritage
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Originally Posted by Shemmer
Hey Esh,
After being around all those F-cars the other week, did you ever think of switching horses? I think your wife would feel honored that you would support her heritage
In my humble estimation, I would have to spend at least 3x the price for the equivalent performance in a Ferrari, without back seats. The sound is intoxicating, the look of the newer Ferrari's not as exciting. Besides My wife is Northern Italian, Frugal > Ferrari. She had no clue I purchased the Turbo, till I showed up with it at home. The day before, I practiced my ducking techniques, they came in handy.

Mr. Shemmer, When are you going to support your cars heritage, and join us at the race track?

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Yup, ugly. But so was a WRX STI and the young guys think they are best thing since sliced bread.
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hmmmm looks like a Charger that was sandwiched in a compactor... all ***** and not glamour..
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Originally Posted by Rob993
Yup, ugly. But so was a WRX STI and the young guys think they are best thing since sliced bread.
The STI is ugly but its performance beautifies it a bit, as with this GTR. But I sort of like the reverse knife edge design. Who knows, I'll reserve final judgement until I see one in purpose. Or until one passes Eshel on the 407.......
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Originally Posted by cleanme
The STI is ugly but its performance beautifies it a bit, as with this GTR. But I sort of like the reverse knife edge design. Who knows, I'll reserve final judgement until I see one in purpose. Or until one passes Eshel on the 407.......
NEVER!
Old 07-27-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine11
Yup, still ugly.
And big in a fat way. What do I know I still prefer the 993 look


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