Milano Verde vs. 996 (on 280W in NJ)

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The recent posts on the AD about the GTV6 vs. 911 made no sense to me, because in my mind they are two completely different cars.  I had a chance to last weekend to test a 911 (actually a 996) on the highway.

I was actually able to get a Porsche owner to go 100 mph for a long stretch.  We were stuck on a 2 lane highway with some traffic for a while and then the road opened up to 4 lanes and that's when we took off.  Next thing I know I looked down at the speedo it was 145mph.  I kept loosing ground to him going up hill, but I was half a car length behind him on turns and flat areas.  This went on for 10-12 miles!!  Speeds of 130-145mph (never lower then 130mph).  I was about to exit and we both slowed down and he pulled up next to me to ask me what kind of car is that? "Alfa Romeo" I answered "That's a 4 door car, you were right behind me"  I answered "Yeah good run" and I exited with total satisfaction.  I don't know how much he had left, but just the fact that I paid $5,000 for my car and he paid over $80,000 for his and I was only half a car length behind made me feel great for the rest of the day. 

Alan
88 Milano 3.0 in NJ (anyone see me blow by them on 280W?)

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