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09-01-2006, 11:34 AM
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Yeah well, one does see that in judging. I find many great Porschephiles love the 928 at PCA gatherings but when it comes to judging, here in te Northwest, it's the blingy new cars that get attention.
09-01-2006, 12:50 PM
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Harvey,
The 911 "attitude" tends to be a localized problem peculiar to certain individuals. It is not pervasive, and is discouraged by PCA National. I am sorry that you ran into a few malcontents who don't understand that these are two very different cars, while both being Porsches. Our Region (Hurricane) in North Carolina has a great commeraderie between members owning all the various Porsche models. While I am heartened by the proposed Coupe version of the Panamera, I suspect that this is more of a corporate strategy to widen the customer base than actually replace any particular model. As the successor to the 356, the 911 will likely always be in the line-up. The mid-engine cars are not likely to replace it, nor is a return to front engine/ rear transaxle. Each of these designs has a unique handling quality which appeals to different buyers, and as long as Porsche can financially afford to provide these options, they likely will, in order to maintain brand loyalty (hence the rational for developing the Cayenne) and market share. I am the original owner of a 1991 928 GT with over 175,000 miles, and also own a C4S Cabriolet. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and I would be hard pressed to get rid of either car. I am glad that you showed your car (the turnout of 928s at the Portland Concour was small). Continue to enjoy it, and ignore those who don't know what they are missing.
Jerry Magolan
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1991 928 GT
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The 911 "attitude" tends to be a localized problem peculiar to certain individuals. It is not pervasive, and is discouraged by PCA National. I am sorry that you ran into a few malcontents who don't understand that these are two very different cars, while both being Porsches. Our Region (Hurricane) in North Carolina has a great commeraderie between members owning all the various Porsche models. While I am heartened by the proposed Coupe version of the Panamera, I suspect that this is more of a corporate strategy to widen the customer base than actually replace any particular model. As the successor to the 356, the 911 will likely always be in the line-up. The mid-engine cars are not likely to replace it, nor is a return to front engine/ rear transaxle. Each of these designs has a unique handling quality which appeals to different buyers, and as long as Porsche can financially afford to provide these options, they likely will, in order to maintain brand loyalty (hence the rational for developing the Cayenne) and market share. I am the original owner of a 1991 928 GT with over 175,000 miles, and also own a C4S Cabriolet. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and I would be hard pressed to get rid of either car. I am glad that you showed your car (the turnout of 928s at the Portland Concour was small). Continue to enjoy it, and ignore those who don't know what they are missing.
Jerry Magolan
President, Hurricane Region, PCA
Charter Member, 928OC
1991 928 GT
2006 C4S Cabriolet
09-01-2006, 01:01 PM
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OK I started this inadvertently. No, I do not see a "911 attitude" except in a very few cases, and to be honest it's more like "Boxster attitude". All I said was the judges this past Sunday walked right past cars that had had MORE time, love and money spent on them after purchase, on restoral, than ANY of those "very hot" 996 cabrios etc that were all stock with maybe a new set of sport shocks. Judges walked by and I was told "we're not looking at your car". That was all, NOT a "911 attitude".
09-03-2006, 11:28 AM
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Thanks, David, for posting the fotos.
I have to admit. All Porsches look great....and I like them all....but some turn my crank more than others. I'm totally not into 'vettes even with all their practical advantages. I had a friend in college with a 356 (with a VW engine in it) and it wasn't very impressive but it did corner way better than my bug but not as well as my MGA. The Porsche caught more attention.
Harvey
I have to admit. All Porsches look great....and I like them all....but some turn my crank more than others. I'm totally not into 'vettes even with all their practical advantages. I had a friend in college with a 356 (with a VW engine in it) and it wasn't very impressive but it did corner way better than my bug but not as well as my MGA. The Porsche caught more attention.
Harvey