02-01-2008, 09:40 AM | #21 |
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You don't really don't want to open up the daycare question, do you?
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02-01-2008, 09:41 AM | #22 |
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Do NOT try to replace the zhp that you know & have owned from new with a 996. Back in my pre-'mudgeon/waffling days, I had an audi a4 2.8q. It was nice and I had it for 4.5 years, I got tired of it and bought a 996. While the speed & handling were nice, the loss of practicality/comfort was immense. I did not miss the 911 (too much) when I got my - new to me - zhp coupe. One could also argue that the 911 intimidated me and I decided to work my way up the hp ladder slowly. You will regret it badly if you go from your zhp to a 996.
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02-01-2008, 09:56 AM | #24 |
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That's not to say that if I were *buying* a car to keep for a long time I'd get a 335 over a ZHP. |
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Fast enough? For how many seconds can you keep your foot planted on the 335i? We (FC, you & I) all live in the NE urban/suburban areas. There is fun in the zhp sound, lively chassis and wringing it out in the gears. The 335i is quiet & capable, audi-like. |
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Maybe I'm missing something here. Are you contemplating getting rid of the ZHP? If so, why?
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