I an owner of the 997 has been proud of my purchase since the beginning. I find my car an engineering marvel and is still surprised to this day that with an engine in the rear, it is that great of a performer. I'm a potential GT-R Spec V buyer and still believe the Nissan is in a different range of buyer, but it doesn't deter me (if anything the whole launch control issue will). I have gone to meets where a few of the fellow 997 owners have GT-R orders in place so I am anticipating a good GT-R meet up in the later stage of 2009.Porsche is an exotic brand that incorporates luxury. The Nissan which is primarily an economy brand offering family oriented vehicles does not have the brand image of a Porsche, Audi (R8), and the Italian hyper cars. I love my Porsche because it's has done great runs against F430's and Gallardo's and as an overall brand it is pretty competitive in that segment with the Italian's, and the Carrera GT is simply amazing. I will love my GT-R for the market it will dominate, which is the Japanese Market. It's a niche market that the NSX and GT-R will own since the Lexus LF-A is unknown at this point. I have read some rumors that a potential 'supra' will be made but who really knows anymore.Anyways back to the topic, facelift looks good (I still like my pre-facelifted version though =D)End of the day.Porsche = great carGT-R = great carI'm happy because it's a win win situation. Anyone in the Seattle, WA area and own a GT-R or any Porsche let me know. We're having 10 meets in 2009 scheduled.