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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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was that shot in Death Valley?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:13 AM
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Yes. They were spotted over the weekend.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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*BoING*

That got me all excited... as a longtime Porsche fan (and previous owner), I think that could conceivably be the nicest looking car since the 550 Spyder.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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Wonderful rear wing height variations. Could this have been one of the purposes of the Death Valley test?

p.s. make mine silver, as in a German Silver Arrow.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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WOW! Beautiful. I'll be impressed if they actually get a design that aggressive into production.
Wheelbase looks longer than any other Porsche!

I was thinking maybe it was Area 51...
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:33 AM
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I recognize that area, it's the pullout at Badwater, CA. The lowest spot in North America. If you look up towards that hill you see in the pictures, there's a sign that tells you were sea level is.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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>>Wonderful rear wing height variations

yeah, I liked seeing the multiple settings too. I was a little surprised to see how high the highest setting was. Cool. :smile:
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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I'd rather drive a 356 any day. Will this madness never end?? Just my opinion...

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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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>>I'd rather drive a 356 any day. Will this madness never end?? Just my opinion...

Considering the Carrera GT is suppose to sell for something like $450,000 I don't think that's a choice anyone on MCO is going to be making anytime soon. If you are though, I would like to be adopted. :smile:
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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>>Considering the Carrera GT is suppose to sell for something like $450,000 I don't think that's a choice anyone on MCO is going to be making anytime soon.

DID i wouldnt suggest that, there are some very wealthy people on MCO

lastly my dream car is the f355, because the carrera gt is a wee bit out of my budget
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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SooooooWHEEEEEEEEEEEEET!



Did you find these pics at SoCalEuro.com ... Just curious, that's where I saw these pics 3 days ago.

 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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he found them on http://www.ferfolia.net
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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I actually found them in the car lounge of VWvortex
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Hey Dave, have you seen these????
















 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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I have seen those pictures before, but not that BIG
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Hehe, okay, so it wasn't a complete waste of a post. :smile:

The one in the desert is my desktop. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!

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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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awesome pics guys!
how many do you think will be in gumball next year!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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I have a feeling Gumball will have at least one!

If I'm not mistaken, most of the GT's imported this year are already spoken for.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Wonderful pictures he mutters, as he drools all over himself.


His, Chile RED all over
Hers, EB UJ on top.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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>>I'd rather drive a 356 any day. Will this madness never end?? Just my opinion...
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I'd rather have a 550 Spyder, personally...
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Oh man, check out the computer setup inside! Obviously not production, but still interesting.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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first of all... daaayummm! i want one!

second of all... why is there an enormous temptation to "quote" DiD (using reply to this post, just so it re-posts all of the pictures in this post)?

die 56k!

heh heh

oh yea... porsches.

ah snap! they are definitely cool.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 01:29 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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I think it's interesting that they are still testing these cars even though there are already been reports (and pics) of GT showing up and some select dealers. For example, Newport Beach already has a yellow one.
 
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