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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by The Yank
on a site note, i heard the 7th gear can be used as an automatic? like you can literally just shift to 7th gear and use the car like any other automatic on the road? that actually sounds convenient
Actually, the car drives on its own when you shift to 7th.
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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The 335 cab is a great car. Care to share any pictures with us?
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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So many ballers joining the site lately it's hard to keep up. What BMW are you moving up from?

Good luck on your search for the perfect automobile.
I see what you did there.

I agree.
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FcarGo
The 335 cab is a great car. Care to share any pictures with us?
it's a 2007 lease, not really sure why you want to see pictures of it. what's on your mind?


not the best pic. took it when i first test drove it at the dealership.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by The Yank
it's a 2007 lease, not really sure why you want to see pictures of it. what's on your mind?


not the best pic. took it when i first test drove it at the dealership.
We like to share pictures of our cars on a car site, I think?
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazyRuskie
We like to share pictures of our cars on a car site, I think?
haha i suppose, but this thread is about which 911, no?
 
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Originally Posted by uhn2000
NA engines all the way besides the new 991 revs to 9k. I love the new interiors! S all the way!
it doesn't rev to 9k... but i would go with the NA too.
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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I'd go for the TT. Plenty of power and is 4wd for bad road conditions (if you are gonna use it as a DD) and just love the 997.2 TT looks more than the 991.
 
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by xlx_LFA_xlx
Without a doubt I'd go for the turbo. The 997 is one of the best styled Porsche's to date IMO. 7 speed would be too busy and wouldn't be practical if it's your DD. And with this being the first year of the 991, you never know what issues may arise. My vote is for the turbo all day.
You're saying that but have you ever driven one?
 
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^None of us have driven a 991..
 

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