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  1. mhh

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  2. FFOUR

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    I'd prefer the 997 GT3, seems like a more "exciting" car.....there are a couple of videos of one being driven (by a maniac) on some twisties in Germany - AMAZING!!!

    When are the 997TT's arriving here?
     
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  3. stephens

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    996GT3 spanks a 996TT on the track, same will happen with 997. GT3 is the must have car.
    Still, I think I'd prefer a worked over 360CS, or wait for 430CS.
    Has anyone done a suspension/steering upgrade to the Gallardo yet, to make it less antiseptic? That would be a cool alternative too.
     
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  4. moretti

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    and tinted windows for that ugly dial of yours :D

    hey, what car did you drive today ??
     
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  5. Jimbo49

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    It is an amazing video hey! that guy has alot of skill
     
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  6. stephens

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    Yasmin did most of the driving in her M3.



    Sexy lambo pic from the dark side. Would you prefer a 997TT to this?
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  7. FFOUR

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    ^ black wheels/chrome lip - the guy has taste (like me :D ).

    I'd would take the Lambo without hesitation!
     
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    Ugh, I hate that widebody kit....
     
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    quite a price difference, isn't there?
     
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    Um......ill take the Lambo thankyou sir :D
     
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    Horses for courses, I love it. Just can't stand the driving feel of the car, unfortunately.
     
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    If your goin to spend over 300K on a Porker, you might as well spend another 100K on the Lambo, or buy a 2004/5 model and hot it up like the car in the pic for less than the cost of a new 997TT.
     
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    Have you driven that widebody Lambo SS??
     
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    No such luck, just the standard car. I bought the black ex Motor COTY test car, but returned it after a few days because it just didn't have the feel of the Ferrari. The fact that I struggeld getting into the underground car park at my office didn't help either. I know the Gallardo is better handling/faster sexier looking etc etc than the 550, but the G car just didn't do it for me. Hence my previous comment about suspension and steering upgrades.
     
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  15. AKA

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    Well, alas, I can't even comment on that at this stage.

    One day though....
     
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    Fair enough mate :D
     
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    anyone knows how much for the widebody kit,
    its a sweet looking G,
     
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    I know, what is it with aussie reporters and losing licence :rolleyes: you can loose your licence in practically any car sold in Oz haha.

    Its a very nice car, I like what they did with the lights at the front, I dont like the look of the new GT3.



    I think the widebody kit was quoted on LP.com at $50k US. :eek:
     
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    ...back to the Turbo...

    This video makes Top Gear look like a metal concert. There is not one shred of excitement in his voice. But I'll take one any day :)
     
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    I generally am not a big fan of the G, it just doesnt float my boat, however that one seriously is making me drool, that is a seriously hot piece of kit.
     
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    the FIRST white car I've ever seen that looks hot

    and those wheels are brilliant
     
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    why not have both ?
     
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    of course, my only excuse is garage space....
     
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