997 Turbo vid (NLC)

[jamie]

Looks a beast but give it 10 days and go to London and you will see one at every traffic lights
AMV8 would be wwhere I put my cash

[GregR]

AMV8 far too slow, beautiful car but not in the same league.
Don't think the AMV8 is selling that well either, there's unregistered cars about for list or less.
Paul

Slower than a Carrera 2 i gather, and 15k more expensive?

[jamie]

Turbo is an incredible machine, its ability to be so fast, yet user friendly. My problem is with this! Most will never see a 10th of their performance used, just bought as a status symbol for proof just go to London! Unlike the GT3 and GT3 RS which require compromise which tends to mean they are bought by people who will use as intended.

I appreciate 911's engineering (maybe over engineered?) but I do have an issue with what the Tubo seems to represent to buyers. (Ok I am not a Porker fan any way but have driven a 996 Tubo among others)

I can think of better ways to spend 100k say used Lambo, 550 or AM. Although I would be inclined to have two cars one for track fun and one for faster road use so Exige/ Radical and 550.

Guess its similar to the 360/430 being 'footballers cars'.

Sounds like the AMV8 will be a used bargain bring it on!

[simon]

I'd still take one over any Porsche.

[jamie]

Will be moving back to London next year sometime trying to figure out if I keep both the Smart and Exige or bin one or both London and cars dont mix