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      04-03-2017, 02:11 PM   #222
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Originally Posted by mshab356 View Post
They need to bring back the Z8 and make that a 911 competitor. Offer coupe and vert versions. Maybe even Targa. I-6 TT with that and you got yourself a solid 911 competitor at hopefully reasonable prices (not $89k starting price for a base 911 non-S...)
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Originally Posted by bjcarls View Post
If you want a 911 competitor the M2 is the closest you'll get on dimensions and weight.
^^ This. BMW would need to shave 1000 pounds off the 6er/7er chassis to begin competing with the 911, and that's just not in their DNA anymore.
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