If not a 928, what's the closest car like it?
07-12-2010 | 10:25 PM
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If not a 928, what's the closest car like it?
Seeing this on the window reflector thread,
, and kind of felt, yeah, there really isn't a substitute without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was wondering what other cars are in our class? Aston? Ferrari? Maserati? I'm not sure a fiberglass bodied corvette could possibly feel quite the same. Even my 25 y/o car feels 'tight'. No rattles, everything snug.
"928. There is no substitute"
07-12-2010 | 10:52 PM
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Not enough room in back to put the V8 Vantage in w/ the 928...I think the DB9 is more like it.
On the F-car front I would say the closest analog would be the 456 and in the current line up it would be the 612.
I would say the SC400 was a good try by Toyota (nee. Lexus...they used the 928 as their base for comparison).
Masterati GranTurismo is an AWESOME car and a would be my choice of today's cars!
On the F-car front I would say the closest analog would be the 456 and in the current line up it would be the 612.
I would say the SC400 was a good try by Toyota (nee. Lexus...they used the 928 as their base for comparison).
Masterati GranTurismo is an AWESOME car and a would be my choice of today's cars!
07-12-2010 | 10:56 PM
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Depends on what about the 928 floats your boat.
Classic at least semi exotic design.
German engineering
300 rwhp and crazy top end speeds possible.
Easy to drive at speed.
Extreme cornering and braking ability.
Sounds great.
Fits big and tall drivers and passengers.
Affordable in its old age.
Leather and luxury.
Long distance seating and driving comfort.
Porsche leather smell.
And how many qualities you can do without.
Classic at least semi exotic design.
German engineering
300 rwhp and crazy top end speeds possible.
Easy to drive at speed.
Extreme cornering and braking ability.
Sounds great.
Fits big and tall drivers and passengers.
Affordable in its old age.
Leather and luxury.
Long distance seating and driving comfort.
Porsche leather smell.
And how many qualities you can do without.
07-12-2010 | 11:07 PM
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To me, it would be the Aston Martin Vantage, despite the smaller interior without rear seats.
BUT: The Aston's design is not nearly as unique as that of the 928.
BUT: The Aston's design is not nearly as unique as that of the 928.
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07-12-2010 | 11:15 PM
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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
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
07-12-2010 | 11:42 PM
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BMW "6" series coupe. Although its a little heavier, slower and has a big old "Bangle" butt..........It's a nice cruiser and getting fairly cheap. Nothing wrong with a Jag XK8 coupe either, and they are REALLY cheap! But when the day is done, they're STILL not a Porsche.
07-12-2010 | 11:48 PM
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07-13-2010 | 12:05 AM
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