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Almost everyone who hates the new cars has never driven one. It's uncanny. My 996 is one hell of a lot more of a "real Porsche" than some 924/944/928/etc., (not that I dislike those cars). Liquid-cooling is fairly minor change to the car, all things considered.

The 997 is incredibly faithful to the original 911, more so than any retro version of various cars that are out there. It's an evolution, and a pretty slow one at that. At one time I lusted for a 993, (when they were current), I still like them, but the 997 mops the floor with that car. Even in looks, IMO.