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They are all very expensive. 60 grand and up. Only rich people can own them.
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The handling is dangerous because it has a rear engine
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The 911 in the want ads for $100. "My husband ran off with his secretary and told me to sell his Porsche and send him the money".
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The handling is dangerous because it has a rear engine
It is for many. That's no myth. It's bit me.
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It certainly has been for me!
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Kudos, Milt...it's bit all who are honest enough to admit it.
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Or better yet, the A/C just needs to be re-charged!
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165 with the Targa top off.
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