Having driven the Mk7 manual and DSG back-to-back a few times in the last two weeks, I kinda got annoyed with the tall gearing of the manual, especially 2nd gear.  It was Caymanesque.   I preferred the shorter gearing of the DSG, and if I end up buying one it will likely not be a manual.

If only there was a way to opt out of your bank allowing expired/invalid transactions to be posted to your account...

This is not an issue in Formula 1, where they sip from the appropriate clear glassware.

Doesn’t a NASCAR track just spin in circles anyway? How would they tell the difference?

I’m not exactly a cruise person but I checked out the deal anyway. Wow, those are some Ticketmaster-level fees and taxes!!! $129 each turns into $600 very quickly!  Probably still a good deal w/open bar.

I’m not exactly a cruise person but I checked out the deal anyway. Wow, those are some Ticketmaster-level fees and…

A Barchetta with the hoop removal is even better. These pics don’t do it justice but I believe there are more on FerrariChat.

I’m just going to leave this here, because the sun is bad for you and your uncovered skin.

So the door only lets them into the other caged-in part? How do they get outside? I think we need a diagram.

I believe they were all based on the 993/962....they just changed the bodywork with an updated 996 front end.

Great series.

Jim Lovell traveled to the moon twice, but never got to land or walk on its surface. He and the crew of Apollo 13 still hold the record for flying the furthest from earth, as their trajectory around the moon was further than any other flight.  

Shouldn’t be a difference between 03 and 04, but you want a car without PSM/traction control as that leads to issues.. Some prefer the base 5-speed trans over the gearing of the 6sp as well. Not sure on cruise control, but that wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me.

I want to NP this, but I can’t because it’s a 99 which required an aftermarket ECU. Personally I’d just be too afraid of the possible headaches.

Which I did in my first comment. That resulted in a sarcastic reply, and my sarcastic follow up.

Agreed, but it needs a better engine option. 184 HP and 221 lb-ft Torque is not enough in a 3800 lb AWD vehicle.

1st Gear:

Forget the 260, the JDM 250Z unicorn is where it’s at.

Clearly caused by the transition to all touchscreens on the front dash. Bring back the knobs and buttons!  

The fuel filler door opens in at least two different tests as well. Shoddy design!!!  No way I am buying one of these.