nice review 8) sounds like a proper porsche
(never doubted it was). From an emotional point of view i hope they'll be producing the 911 forever, but they're apparently already limiting the potential of the mid-engined cars quite a lot, they shouldn't make lesser cars just to save the 911...
btw, one odd thing i've noticed recently, when it was still current i always disliked the 996, but now every time i see it, i like it more
especially the subtle carrera's with the old headlamps... nostalgia maybe?