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Porsche 997 GT2 versus Porsche 997 Turbo

Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by PB.

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We all know that Porsche has been putting out the hottest cars recently with their improvements to the 997 line. If you’re here, we know you’ve already chosen a Porsche as an option, but now it’s time to make the ultimate decision: which Porsche is for you? Would you go for a high specced Turbo, or add some extra cash and go for the GT2? Both cars are so similar, yet so different in many ways. I know which one I would go for, but first, let’s get some of the specs out of the way.

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Used Porsche 911 Buyer’s Guides – an invaluable investment

Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by PB.

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If you seek the pure enjoyment of driving, if you long to thrill to the feeling of a Porsche 911 under your hands, you have two choices. You can wait until the day you can afford the 50 to 100 thousand-pounds price tag of a new Porsche 911, or you can search for a used model now. There are some fantastic previously owned Porsches out there. Prices at the moment are perfect for grabbing a bargain. Golf GTi…Focus ST? How about a 993 Carrera 2 Tiptronic S (1996) with low mileage for 25k!

So how can you be sure you’re getting a good deal? How can you arm yourself with information to let you walk away from a bad deal? We’ve been checking out some great resources online.

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9ff GTurbo’s Speedo, Pure Acceleration Video

Posted on 24. Jul, 2009 by PB.

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How much would you love one of these…check out this video of a 9ff GTurbo doing 0-273kph! The video is from the guys over at Wildest Cars and is most definitely worth of a re-post. Keep up the good work!

“The turbocharged GT3 RS with 750bhp, doing what it does best. Now we didn’t actually start from 0, it was more like 8, but you know, we tried…It can’t get the power down in the first few gears, but the sheer thrust of the thing in the higher gears was and is borderline insane! Distributed by Tubemogul.”

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Fancy winning a 997 Porsche GT3 + £25k for £20?

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by PB.

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Okay, so you have seen the banners on our site (our hosting fees have to get paid for somehow), but who exactly are Best of the Best? Some of you may have seen their stands at airports around the UK and possibly even had a go yourself. BOTB have a great new contest for those interested in trying their luck (and a little bit of skill) in the hope of winning a new Porsche GT3, £25,000 in cash plus another £6000 towards insurance. Trust me, you want the money towards insurance. Use your skills and you could have a new Porsche sitting in your drive by next month. Talk about the thrill of anticipation! Read on for more about this competition and the 997 GT3.

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The Porsche 911 and your New Baby are Compatible!

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by PB.

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There you are driving along in your Porsche 911, the envy of all that see you. Then suddenly a baby appears in your life and wants to ride along too! It happens every day. One minute we are free to zip around in our Porsche and the next minute we are trying to figure out how to keep the Porsche and still transport the baby. Well..myself and Mrs Porscheblogs (also PB) are expecting our wee one on the 26th of June and I’ve been doing some research on the options.

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Spotted a 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by PB.

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Beautiful weather here at the moment and all the nice cars are out the garages, and polished up. I was lucky enough to spot a 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster.

As one of the most well regarded collector cars in the world, the 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster has earned an enviable place even among other types of Porsche cars. While the Porsche Speedster line was produced from 1948 until 1965, the 1956 Speedster model truly hold a special place in the hearts of many Porsche owners. Judging from the enthusiasm found on Porsche forums around the Internet, the 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster is a true gem among car collectors.

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997 Porsche Carrera Review

Posted on 10. May, 2009 by PB.

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The 997 Carerra makes you look good. Not in a sitting at the lights way, but in the way that it makes practiced experts out of amateurs. It just seems to work the way it should do. Cornering, breaking, steering are all exactly the way they should be allowing point and squeeze, then smile from ear to ear style driving. You are guarded against rocks, slime, weather and other imbalances in this new model, with the only problem being that is is sometimes easy to forget your in a very very fast car. It will bite if you give it too much lead. Beware

The 997 rips you forwards kicking and screaming if you want to play, making you (well me anyway) give out a slightly scared yelp. “Ouchabuggeritsfast” being the Scottish funicular.

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Porsche Motorsport – Le Mans Series, Round 2 Preview

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by PB.

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Round two of the Le Mans Series promises to be another thrilling encounter. Porsche works drivers Marc Lieb (Germany) and Richard Lietz (Austria), who won the GT2 class at the season-opener in Barcelona with their Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, are eager to secure their second win and increase their lead in the championship.

Sundays 1,000k race in Spa-Francorchamps starts at 12.50 hours and runs over 143 laps or maximum six hours. Bring it on!!! Looking forward to catching the highlights on Mobile 1 – The Grid, and keep your eye out for some you-tube action as well as I’ll get some videos links posted.