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Old 01-22-2009, 10:48 AM
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Fifth Gear: 3.4 996 vs Boxster RS60

I apologize if this is a repost, but I just saw this vid and thought it was fun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUVM7KooYUA
 

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Thanks, I had not seen that one.
 
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Excellent post. It just shows that 996s gives the best value for the money. Thanks!
 
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3/10s of a second over ±45 seconds is insignificant (to me), but knowing that my 11 year old car can keep up with a new one is nice!

Best part of it is that the current selling price of my car is equal to the first year of depreciation alone on the RS60

Humm, I wonder what the right decision would be
 
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Thanks for posting this Kelvin. That video is awesome, and really shows what a DEAL a 996 is in todays marketplace.
 
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Nice find
 
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Bags of cement in the front huh?
 
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Originally Posted by Joeybaggadonuts
Bags of cement in the front huh?
I could tell she really knew her stuff with that comment . Not!
 
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It bothers me they can't pronounce PorschEEEEE.
 
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Yeah she knows nothing...... I think she qualifies as knowledgable....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicki_Butler-Henderson

Not that I would do it...but might help some that are having issues with the rear bias
 

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Would be interesting to know what the outcome would have been if they would have used an 02 911. Still would be much cheaper than the RS60, but the outcome seems like it would have been a little wider.
 
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Would be interesting to know what the outcome would have been if they would have used an 02 911. Still would be much cheaper than the RS60, but the outcome seems like it would have been a little wider.
They also could have tested in against an 02 Turbo and smoked it. I'm sure they wanted the outcome to be close.
 
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They also could have tested in against an 02 Turbo and smoked it. I'm sure they wanted the outcome to be close.
That is true. Got to do what is necessary for good television.
 
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Originally Posted by Flyer007
Yeah she knows nothing...... I think she qualifies as knowledgable....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicki_Butler-Henderson
Then she should know better. Nobody puts ballast in a Carrera unles the rule book requires it. Maybe it was her stab at British humor.
 
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