Doug DeMuro drives: 928 GTS - YouTube
07-28-2017, 12:21 AM
#31
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I somewhat agree about DeMuro: His videos are annoying as hell. However, his writing is pretty good. At least, it was when it was on Jalopnik.
I disagree wholeheartedly about Jalopnik. I find some of their regular contributors to be insightful and entertaining. David Tracy's exploration of Jeep Life is great stuff, Torchinsky's videos about driving weird cars are pretty good, and I absolutely love Tovarich's exploration of maintaining well-used high-dollar supercars on a Ford Mustang budget. They also cover the industry pretty well and governmental transportation-related matters well.
I don't read everything on Jalopnik. I don't care for their racing coverage, and their fascination with drifting is confounding, but overall it's a great site for a motorhead.
But, yeah, DeMuro didn't do a good job. For reviews like this: Give me Mr. Regular.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjJPi6gjACw
I disagree wholeheartedly about Jalopnik. I find some of their regular contributors to be insightful and entertaining. David Tracy's exploration of Jeep Life is great stuff, Torchinsky's videos about driving weird cars are pretty good, and I absolutely love Tovarich's exploration of maintaining well-used high-dollar supercars on a Ford Mustang budget. They also cover the industry pretty well and governmental transportation-related matters well.
I don't read everything on Jalopnik. I don't care for their racing coverage, and their fascination with drifting is confounding, but overall it's a great site for a motorhead.
But, yeah, DeMuro didn't do a good job. For reviews like this: Give me Mr. Regular.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjJPi6gjACw
07-28-2017, 12:54 AM
#32
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Bravo
Nice find Shawn.
07-28-2017, 01:30 AM
#33
I found his critique to be pretty much spot-on, and this coming from an owner of 15 years of a black, can can interior, no sunroof, 87 5-speed. Additionally, I have a GT racecar. LOVE them both.
IMO, everything he said was true, including the incredibly heavy steering. As we know, that heavy steering becomes an asset at highway speeds, and especially at the track at 150 mph. Despite that, what he said is correct - it is a very heavy feeling car to muscle around town.
What is it exactly, those who are complaining, do you think he is misrepresenting about the 928?
IMO, everything he said was true, including the incredibly heavy steering. As we know, that heavy steering becomes an asset at highway speeds, and especially at the track at 150 mph. Despite that, what he said is correct - it is a very heavy feeling car to muscle around town.
What is it exactly, those who are complaining, do you think he is misrepresenting about the 928?
It's the fake car guy act. It just grates on me personally, and some posts he has made are just wrong. This sort of stuff is subjective.
07-28-2017, 01:49 AM
#34
LOL that guy is the greatest !
It's hilarious how much unnecessary movement his face makes while he talks I can't stop laughing
Reminds me so much of this video LOL
It's hilarious how much unnecessary movement his face makes while he talks I can't stop laughing
Reminds me so much of this video LOL
07-28-2017, 08:48 AM
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Frankly, they should have.
07-28-2017, 09:15 AM
#36
What puts me off about everyone of these clowns, is the first thing outta their mouth, or the pen is:" Porsche built the 928 to replace the 911!" I've heard so many conflicting stories, that I don't know what the truth is, nor do I give a rat's ***!
The 928 is unique in and of itself. To compare it to anything other than another contemporary Grand Tourer is ridiculous.
I could and would guarantee that if DeMuro, was in my presence, and I had on a HAMC t-shirt, or my patch, he'd be on all fours wearing a collar, with a leash, and barking like a dog, and if I stopped walking, he'd be licking his nuts! This guy is a full blown punk!
Rant over, I apologize if I've offended anyone on this forum!
The 928 is unique in and of itself. To compare it to anything other than another contemporary Grand Tourer is ridiculous.
I could and would guarantee that if DeMuro, was in my presence, and I had on a HAMC t-shirt, or my patch, he'd be on all fours wearing a collar, with a leash, and barking like a dog, and if I stopped walking, he'd be licking his nuts! This guy is a full blown punk!
Rant over, I apologize if I've offended anyone on this forum!
And regarding leash and barking peccadilloes, perhaps that should be discussed in a private,, non-family oriented forum...
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07-28-2017, 10:42 AM
#37
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Like Doug, I think you're a Two and Half Men-er.
07-28-2017, 12:31 PM
#39
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+1 on Regular Car Reviews for the 928. Like the car, that HST tribute is exactly the right for those who grew up on Rolling Stone and National Lampoon and enjoy a little confirmation bias.
The Doug review is fair by his stated standards except he's way off on coolness and style. That is why we have these beasts and why a modern car can't touch them.
The Doug review is fair by his stated standards except he's way off on coolness and style. That is why we have these beasts and why a modern car can't touch them.
07-28-2017, 04:16 PM
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Did not offend me. But...
... damn you man. I cannot un-see that mental picture. 
.. DeMuro... be on all fours wearing a collar, with a leash, and barking like a dog, and if I stopped walking, he'd be licking his nuts! This guy is a full blown punk!
07-28-2017, 04:36 PM
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07-28-2017, 04:59 PM
#42
No the least bit surprised you would miss it as you'd agree with most of the points they were trying to make. Once some of the sister publications were being shut down/downsized et al and the election was going on, they were preaching about everything from Trump to smoking on an airplane to the proper way to take it in the ****. I read JP for entertainment, not political commentary. Football lost a lot of peeps due to the same crap.
07-28-2017, 06:05 PM
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07-28-2017, 06:10 PM
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