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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
time to trade in the weekend car, 997 carrera S. looking at the R8 4.2/5.2 or 997 turbo. so which would you choose? another car in the same category? maybe i should just go new mustang 5.0
If you liked the Carrera S you will love 2010 Turbo much improved over any previous 911
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Default Audi R8 V10 is 2010 World Performance Car of the Year

WOW GT3, AWESOME CAR... I'm Porsche Fanboy myself, but I would like to change it up a bit w/ the V10 R8! the Vette, GT-R and Mustang would be a downgrade IMO!!!
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"The Audi R8 V10 has been named the 2010 World Performance Car of the Year.

Selected by a field of 59 jurors, from 25 countries, the R8 beat the Ferrari California and the Porsche 911 GT3. The jurors were impressed with the car's reasonable price, dynamic chassis and powerful 5.2-liter V10 engine with 386 kW (525 hp / 532 PS) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque.

According to Johan De Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, "We're honoured that the Audi R8 V10 was chosen by this distinguished group of jurors as the 2010 World Performance Car. This is the fifth year of the World Performance Car award and the R8 has won it twice. Whether you choose an R8 with a V8 or with a V10 engine, you get a World Performance Car award winner."
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
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I called it in post 2

Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
the 997 ownership experience has been awesome. its the main reason i am considering another. my car has been trouble free and the way it drives it like nothing else. i also like that its not too flashy. it barely gets any looks here in atlanta. the gt3 series is just too raw for me as i wont be taking it to the track much. mostly city driving for me.
That is great to hear. I am still appreciative of you letting me take the 997 for a spin

Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
changed my mind on the gt3. checked out the 997 gt3 mkII over the weekend. lets just say its officially in the mix!
i'd probably get a red one, maybe black or white also.
this is SICK!
Do it!! DO IT!
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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I called it around post 3

Many people over look the GT3, it is something that must be driven to understand. 415+hp all motor along with the feel, ah man!

I still like the 3.6 with a few extra revs

Hard to be a DD for some, but as a toy \ weekend car that you want to to feel, its perfect.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by J.P.
I called it around post 3

Many people over look the GT3, it is something that must be driven to understand. 415+hp all motor along with the feel, ah man!

I still like the 3.6 with a few extra revs

Hard to be a DD for some, but as a toy \ weekend car that you want to to feel, its perfect.
People who can afford a GT3 as a weekend "toy", however, are going to be few and far between in an economy like we have now.....or even a normal economy, for that matter. Many people spend less on a new house than on new upper-level Porsches.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
People who can afford a GT3 as a weekend "toy", however, are going to be few and far between in an economy like we have now.....or even a normal economy, for that matter. Many people spend less on a new house than on new upper-level Porsches.
the OP is trading in his 997 weekend car for another weekend car, which is why I said that
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by J.P.
I called it around post 3

Many people over look the GT3, it is something that must be driven to understand. 415+hp all motor along with the feel, ah man!

I still like the 3.6 with a few extra revs

Hard to be a DD for some, but as a toy \ weekend car that you want to to feel, its perfect.
oh i never underestimate the gt3 in fact, i have seen quite a few people prefer the gt3 over the gt2. gt3 is about raw power and performance, it's a stripped down car, some awesome stuff!!!
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