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Old 08-06-05, 06:30 PM
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Hey gang, I am going to start posting up more articles from the Euro mags I get b/c they are just so much more interesting, IMO than what we have here. I implore you, if you want an USA based mag on par with these guys, Sports Car International is incredible. As I scan mags, I also suggest you purchase them at your local bookstore.

The end result.
1. Porsche Carerra GT
2. Pagani Zonda F
3. Ferrari F430

Yes, the F430 is outmatched on paper but its been so brilliant, they tested it against these 2 supercars and it more than held its own.
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Old 08-06-05, 06:59 PM
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Something these cars have in common is that they all have great-sounding exhaust notes.

The Carrera GT is the best-looking of the three while the F430 seems to have inherited some styling cues from the Enzo -- which isn't a good thing, IMO.
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i think the F430 is quite a nice looking car. i really like how the rear end of the F430 looks. as far as that article is concerened...it looks liek the F430 is the budget buy


i really dig the new F430....i don't really care about the bland nose or whatnot---it's a stunning car.
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I also think the F430 looks the best among the 3, but the Carrera GT is probably still my #1 dream car
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I had to share these next 2 pics, b/c the Zonda is really climbing into one of my fav cars. THis interior is unlike anything I've ever seen before and it smells of quality. And the pic of the ZOnda moving, 19s front, 20s rear (like the GT)


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Old 08-07-05, 04:28 AM
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Mike, isn't there a copyright on that??

After reading the article, I'd still go for the Zonda.
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Richie I'm right there with you. The GT is a bad *** car but it lacks the Italian flair that only the Zonda can execute with such class. Besides, a German powerplant with Italian designers...you can't go wrong!
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Originally Posted by tetra7
Richie I'm right there with you. The GT is a bad *** car but it lacks the Italian flair that only the Zonda can execute with such class. Besides, a German powerplant with Italian designers...you can't go wrong!
And it's a much rarer, more exclusive car.
Have you heard the soundclips of the new F? That alone would make me choose it.
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That Zonda is one hell of a car. The styling is definitely like no other. And the intereior is just incredible. The level of customization is outstanding.

I also love the GT. Its an awsome looking car. The interior is very attractive as well.

I personally dont like the F430 at all. I find nothing attractive about the car. Looks to much like the Enzo ,and I didnt find that particularly attractive as well. I'm not doubting its performance though as it is one of the best out there though.
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i dont know why they put the f430 vs the gt and zonda its not even in the same catagory they should of put th enzo...speed and style and pirce more like it...f430 is below the gs and zonda
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hey mike, can u post the article on the cayman?
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I'm really diggin the Cayman.
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U fockers are giving me more work I got quite a few articles, it sounds tantilizing on paper but I am not huge on the looks.

Scans to come tomorrow.
 
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Man, the magazine it too big to post the articles, but I could post the final pg of the article. Dr. Drilz, I can bring to the SELOC Meet Sunday though.
I think a diff. Cayman thread will come soon
 


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