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Old 07-21-2010 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
someones smoking crack!
Why crack?

Everyone has gone off to Austin Martins, Ferraris etc.
At least keep in the same family.
Not much support on a car you value so greatly.

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Old 07-21-2010 | 02:25 AM
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and a 4 door salon is like a 2 door hatchback why exactly? because it has a V8 in the front?

The top line Panamera weighs a half ton more than the 928

THEY ARE HUGE

AND HIDEOUSLY UGLY!
Old 07-21-2010 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
THEY ARE HUGE

AND HIDEOUSLY UGLY!
‘People have tried to be kind, saying that it’s challenging and that it’s unusual. But the simple fact of the matter is this: it’s as ugly as an inside-out monkey. It’s dreadful. Part Austin Maxi, it looks like someone with no talent at all was trying to describe what they wanted to a blind person, over the phone,’ says Jeremy Clarkson, adding that the Panamera looks worse than even the Porsche Cayenne.

I agree!
Old 07-21-2010 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
‘People have tried to be kind, saying that it’s challenging and that it’s unusual. But the simple fact of the matter is this: it’s as ugly as an inside-out monkey. It’s dreadful. Part Austin Maxi, it looks like someone with no talent at all was trying to describe what they wanted to a blind person, over the phone,’ says Jeremy Clarkson, adding that the Panamera looks worse than even the Porsche Cayenne.

I agree!
Wow,
You guys are amazing!
Makes a newbie like me not want to read these forums.

Thanks for the open minded people and opinions Rennlist.
I'm not attacking anyone, just my opinion too.

I'm out of here.

Next forum? Please.
Old 07-21-2010 | 01:04 PM
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RPetty you might want to hang in here aside from the likes and dislikes about various cars this is the very best source for hands on information about 928s.....the very best.
Old 07-21-2010 | 01:39 PM
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Perhaps something that serves AIRPLANE food: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 07-21-2010 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RPetty
Wow,
You guys are amazing!
Makes a newbie like me not want to read these forums.

Thanks for the open minded people and opinions Rennlist.
I'm not attacking anyone, just my opinion too.

I'm out of here.

Next forum? Please.
It wasn't directed at you. Jeez! Better tell us your opinion of the Pontiac Aztek before we offend you again.
Old 07-21-2010 | 09:12 PM
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I'm going to be bad and opt in before reading the whole thread..stand by for possible delete...Depending on how fixated you are on nameplate, my GTO has some commonalities in terms of the way it drives.
No hatchback or weissach axle, but I suspect more bottom end torque and possibly more area under the curve overall (would be the case with '05/06 LS2 GTOs for sure), rides very well and very solid. Similar basic cabin design..except there is some legroom in the rear buckets and the seats have GTO embroidery...they are also depreciated and represent a good buy.
But yes, concede the point in advance that the GTO body lines/styling fails to impress. But like 928s, bolt on roots blowers are readily available to mitigate that..

And after having read through- good point on the transaxle. Speaking of which, 6 spd in the manual GTO.
Don't concur that the 8 series rides or drives similarly.
Definitely don't concur that the asian options ride or drive similarly.

Hey, prior to having one, i would not have spoken very highly of the GTO. Having lived with and enjoyed one for over a year...I'm impressed. Slightly different shape and less of the throwback badging/spoiler, and it would have been regarded entirely differently.
Old 07-21-2010 | 09:19 PM
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Not a coupe but the 500E has similar power/weight and straight line capabilities as a 928. Definitely not has good in the twisties and numb steering.
Old 07-21-2010 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RPetty
Wow,
You guys are amazing!
Makes a newbie like me not want to read these forums.

Thanks for the open minded people and opinions Rennlist.
I'm not attacking anyone, just my opinion too.

I'm out of here.

Next forum? Please.


WTF, why is it no longer ok to offer a differing opinion!

Why are people so pissy over feelings about CARS.. and other things for that matter!

Taste, style and comparisons are SUBJECTIVE! The question was asked, an opinion was offered, why the hell do some people take it so personally!

GROW UP ALREADY!
Old 07-21-2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SMTCapeCod
I'm going to be bad and opt in before reading the whole thread..stand by for possible delete...Depending on how fixated you are on nameplate, my GTO has some commonalities in terms of the way it drives.
No hatchback or weissach axle, but I suspect more bottom end torque and possibly more area under the curve overall (would be the case with '05/06 LS2 GTOs for sure), rides very well and very solid. Similar basic cabin design..except there is some legroom in the rear buckets and the seats have GTO embroidery...they are also depreciated and represent a good buy.
But yes, concede the point in advance that the GTO body lines/styling fails to impress. But like 928s, bolt on roots blowers are readily available to mitigate that..

And after having read through- good point on the transaxle. Speaking of which, 6 spd in the manual GTO.
Don't concur that the 8 series rides or drives similarly.
Definitely don't concur that the asian options ride or drive similarly.

Hey, prior to having one, i would not have spoken very highly of the GTO. Having lived with and enjoyed one for over a year...I'm impressed. Slightly different shape and less of the throwback badging/spoiler, and it would have been regarded entirely differently.
I love how the GTO drives and agree that with just a little more in the looks department and it would have been a hot seller... still haven't seen one with lipstick I like… maybe a yellow one with black accents.

Never seen a roots blown 928 in person, but I think a few exist with intakes sticking through the hood. Most around here I believe, are either centrifugal or twin screw.

Some look somewhat like a 928, some drive somewhat like a 928, some have similar dimensions, but let’s face it… there really isn’t any substitute for those hooked on 928’s.
Old 07-21-2010 | 10:46 PM
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I saw a 2nd generation RX-7 the other day, I gotta say it sure LOOKED like a baby 928. The side window/b-pillar shapes are really close.
Didn't those have self-steering rear ends, too?
Old 07-21-2010 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RPetty
Wow,
You guys are amazing!
Makes a newbie like me not want to read these forums.

Thanks for the open minded people and opinions Rennlist.
I'm not attacking anyone, just my opinion too.

I'm out of here.

Next forum? Please.
Hope this guy never buys a Land Rover. He wouldn't 10 seconds on Discoweb.
Old 07-22-2010 | 01:49 AM
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Friend of mine is into the GTOs. He wants a 928 after just riding in mine and seeing and hearing it at the autocrosses. Said he didn't want to drive it because he had too many GTOs right now and couldn't afford a 928 yet. He had a blower on his GTO, but like a lot of firebird and camaro owners took it off.
Old 07-22-2010 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RPetty
Why crack?

Everyone has gone off to Austin Martins, Ferraris etc.
At least keep in the same family.
Not much support on a car you value so greatly.

Forum: "closest car LIKE it"...
You need to scroll back up to post #8:

https://rennlist.com/forums/7729119-post8.html

Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr
928:
Wheelbase - 98.43
Length - 177.95
Width - 72.28
Height - 50.47
Curb Weight 3500ish (closer to 3300 in the early models)

997 Turbo:
Wheelbase - 92.5
Length - 175.2
Width - 72.9
Height - 51.2
Curb Weight - just shy of 3500
The 997 is the new 928 while the Caymen is what the 911 use to be - a simple, light sports car.


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