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Old 02-22-2012, 07:04 PM
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Guys, our local PBS station indicates this Sunday morning's episode will feature the new 991.
Old 02-22-2012, 07:31 PM
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Thanks!
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I set the DVR for it, but that guy that hosts it is totally lame.
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Even if I manage to wake up for it, no doubt the host will put me back to sleep.
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It is located here if yu would like to see it now: http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/fir...12_porsche_911
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Thank you for the heads up.

Originally Posted by Michael T
I set the DVR for it, but that guy that hosts it is totally lame.
Haha, so true. Why does he talk like that?


I think the first look weblink is different than the upcoming road test?
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Originally Posted by fbroen
I think the first look weblink is different than the upcoming road test?
You might be right. My Direct TV description of the show headlines the "2012 Porsche 911". Usually they don't do that when it's just one of Motorweek's short intro features like the one in the weblink. Guess we'll find out soon enough.....
Old 02-24-2012, 09:30 PM
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CT & MA & maybe RI will see it on local cable SAT afternoon/evening. Saw the 991 in person 2/8/12 but did not drive it. Want to test drive a 7-sp before deciding. I can wait.
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Has motorweek ever given a car a bad review? It's an awful show.
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
You might be right. My Direct TV description of the show headlines the "2012 Porsche 911". Usually they don't do that when it's just one of Motorweek's short intro features like the one in the weblink. Guess we'll find out soon enough.....
What channel on DirecTV will it be on Mike?
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They wrongly imply that the 3.4 liter engine puts out 400 hp.
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Originally Posted by enduro963
What channel on DirecTV will it be on Mike?
In my area it's one of the PBS affiliates; Direct TV channel 54.

Edit: Sorry just saw your post and it's probably too late. Hopefully you found it or maybe it's available on DirecTV On Demand......
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Just saw it. Too many numbers (which we all know) re-stated: 0-60, 1/4 + mph, len, wd, ht, wb, weight etc..etc...etc and all the technological gadgets that are crammed into the 991.

10 minutes and he talked fast.

Guards Red, Agate Grey looked teriffic. Sunroof wide open and the spoiler wide open still look poor at best.

If you missed it you missed nothing.
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Motor Week is a terrible show. I wouldn't waste any time watching it.
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Motor Week is like sex ed in school: mildly informative and not as entertaining as you thought it would be.



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