By 
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
The supercar enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com read and researched a wide array of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Porsche 911. The editors at TheCarConnection.com also drove the Porsche 911 and have added details and more driving impressions where they ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2008 PORSCHE 911 STYLING | [10 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Gauges are closely placed and may seem daunting at first" ForbesAutos: "Familiar Porsche look that is instantly recognizable" Car and Driver: "A great interior, classic lines, and Porsche cachet" The Porsche 911 is one of the true icons in the automotive world, as well as one of the most recognizable and heralded forms in sportscar history. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com unanimously rave about the exterior styling of the 2008 Porsche 911, a "familiar Porsche look" that ForbesAutos says is "instantly recognizable." The 2008 Porsche 911 lineup is extensive, and the styling ranges from conservatively devilish on the base 911 Porsche Carrera to downright menacing on the Turbo and GT models. Edmunds lists the available trim levels as "Carrera, Carrera S, GT3, Turbo and GT2" and notes that "the ...
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What Edmunds.com says Still the quintessential sports car after four decades, the 2008 Porsche 911 has a unique blend of style, performance and sound that you can enjoy everyday. Pros... Read full review
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"Let's just start by saying it really depends on the model you own. The base $75,000 911 Carrera gets blasted to 60mph in 4.7 seconds, which is not exotic but high-performance. Luxury... Read full review
Yes my dear wife is the only perfect 10. The is the most seamless driving experience I have ever had. Like many others, I have had many exotic cars including previous Porsches. I have/had... Read full review
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The supercar enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com read and researched a wide array of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Porsche 911. The ... Read full bottom line
2008 PORSCHE 911 STYLING | [10 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Gauges are closely placed and may seem daunting at first" ForbesAutos: "Familiar Porsche look ... Read full review
MSRP: $73,500 - $191,700
"Let's just start by saying it really depends on the model you own. The base $75,000 911 Carrera gets blasted to 60mph in 4.7 seconds, which is not exotic but... Read more
Yes my dear wife is the only perfect 10. The is the most seamless driving experience I have ever had. Like many others, I have had many exotic cars including... Read more
The 997 Turbo Coupe is another leap forward for Porsche. This new model has enthusiastic power across a wide power band, incredible acceleration, and superb... Read more
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