Drove one of these last week too. That car was just plain sick fast. Tough to get the clutch in when the car is throwing you back in the seat that hard. I'm thinking this over the 355 Spyder I've been looking at.
My uncle just picked up a modena. I didn't like the way it handled at all. 996 TT is a rocket ship for what I think is a great price if you're in that market. I still have to finish my 1978 911SC targa. Know any good porsche engine guys?