I am reading Randy Leffingwell's Byer's Guide Porsche 911 this weekend to educate myself more. So far, I am not sure about keeping the "whale tail", but I understand it is removable. I would prefer a 2WD instead of a 4WD simply because it won't be needed and it is more stuff to maintain. I never liked black/black or black/tan cars....untill I saw a couple here/ebay with chrome wheels.....Waw!! I really prefer a coupe instead of a Targa...but it would not stop me from buying one if everything else is rigth... Don't stop the flow of advices, please....thanks.