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  1. Petrolhead#32

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    #51 Petrolhead#32, Oct 12, 2021
    I wouldn't call it a 'problem'. We all know that turbos have not helped much in the sound category. Having said that, they add so much more in other areas. So it depends on your preferences.
     
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    #52 rob lay, Oct 12, 2021
    yep, they have added expense, more parts failures, and uneven power. :D ;)
     
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    #53 Zamboniman308, Oct 12, 2021
    Isn't that what they are? :rolleyes:o_O:eek::D:cool: That's safe to say in this company right LOL.


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    It's a joke.. don't all of you P car fans get all excited. I "had" one at one point so I can say that.. after all it did sound like a clanky VW.

    :p
     
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    #54 Petrolhead#32, Oct 12, 2021
    :D:D:D
     
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    #55 Petrolhead#32, Oct 12, 2021
    Man that F8 pulls like I've never experienced. I'm a huge NA fan, but I can definitely see myself enjoying both. My dream scenario: Keep 458 S for ever and use in occasional drives, and make the F8 coupe the DD.

    Sorry this is off topic so will stick to 355 vs GT3...
     
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    #56 rob lay, Oct 12, 2021
    I haven't driven the 488/F8, but I did hear it pulls crazy. We had a California 30 and then the California T was amazing how much more it pulled, I preferred the 30 though.
     
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    #57 INTMD8, Oct 12, 2021
    When a good friend of mine took a ride in my first 993 he said exactly that. "reminds me of an old VW!" :p
     
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    #58 Petrolhead#32, Oct 12, 2021
    this thread is starting to disappoint me. I thought we were all car enthusiasts, above anything…

    :p:p:p
     
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    #59 Petrolhead#32, Oct 12, 2021
    I think you’d freak out with the acceleration levels
     
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    #60 rob lay, Oct 12, 2021
    i doubt it, ex had a Tesla. :D ;)
     
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    #61 KMR968Turbo, Oct 12, 2021
    That explains why she’s an “ex”. In the words of the Immortal Vanilla “ICE, ICE baby….” ;)
     
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    #62 rob lay, Oct 12, 2021
    Ha! she did go greenie in her midlife. :)
     
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    #63 INTMD8, Oct 12, 2021
    I am. Still have a 993. Would consider a VW as well :D
     
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    #64 WATSON, Oct 13, 2021
    Ugh...hardly. It's a TR8. SMFH :rolleyes::D
     
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    #65 michaelz, Sep 12, 2022
    Well, it's been 10 months since this thread and I am finally a GT3 owner. Counting my blessings I didn't have to give up my F355.

    Only picked it up today so I will need some time to get acquainted with the driving experience but it definitely isn't a replacement for the 355. It's also not daily use friendly either. Feels exactly what I didn't expect it to feel like, a tuner car with usability considerations built in. I do like that since I am into tuner cars too.

    It's a 991.2 PDK so first thing I did when I got a chance was try the launch control. Oh dear god it was good.

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    #66 TTEC, Sep 12, 2022
    Great choice of car and color! They are amazing!
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    #67 rob lay, Sep 12, 2022
    congrats, nice!
     
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    #68 Petrolhead#32, Sep 12, 2022
    Congratulations!

    I also have them both. Completely different driving experience, which is the point. In both cases manual trans.

    great that you got the bucket seat too!
     
  19. michaelz

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    #69 michaelz, Sep 12, 2022
    Yep I love Sapphire Blue too! There really wasn't much choice and I've been searching since 6 months ago for the right one. The monochrome whites, blacks, greys, dominate the listings and I jumped on this one when it came up for sale. It's really well optioned which was a nice bonus.

    Thanks, I missed out on a PTS green manual and was bitterly disappointed. Initial impression I do wish I had a 3rd pedal for the extra control since PDK definitely isn't a real auto, I find myself driving it with mechanical sympathy as I can feel it slip and disengage the clutch in start stop.
     
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    #70 Petrolhead#32, Sep 12, 2022
    PDK is so amazing anyways, and better option for the track (if you're thinking of tracking it).
     
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