This month's Car and Driver/Motor Trend

[DeeezNuuuts83]

plus, they didnt have a 600 at the garage, so we just took the s55 or 65...dunno if there is a 65, but the best one, and took that out for a spin...the dealer said the 600 would be much better than the AMG.... still, if my dad were to actually go through with the idea of a sports car and he asked me what i wanted, i'd say there's nothing wrong with a 911 turbo or a GT3..... then a benz..... porsche's are supposed to be the ultimate driving machines right? performance with handling with good looks??

If your dad is cross-shopping a big Mercedes luxury sedan and a high-end Porsche 911 and nothing else, then I would seriously doubt his enthusiasm for incredible all-around performance and suggest that he get the Mercedes. Most people who are in the market for a 911 Turbo or 911 GT3 are either rich car collectors or serious drivers who are also looking at a Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, among other cars. I don't know your dad obviously, but based on what you've said, I would imagine he would either baby it everyday and use the car to 10% of its full potential or end up plowing it into a freeway center divider. The 911 Turbo and GT3 aren't toys, they're serious machines that will punish you if you screw around, especially the GT3. But if he still wants a Porsche, have him test out the new Cayman S, those things put out really awesome numbers and have the potential of overtaking a portion of the 911's customers.

 

[tennis_dog]

nah, i dont even think he wants the porsche...i do...i guess that makes it worse then...

i know the 911 turbo is a supercar performance in a sports car kinda body, and fuckin around with it will leave you hurt, but yeah, i guess i kinda see the benz fitting him more...