Porsche camaraderie?
12-14-2016, 10:49 PM
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Agreed, and you see that on runs and meets. Nothing but good stuff.
However, there's a high degree of Porsche snobs and general douchebaggery that's more than evident than in other marques I've been associated with. You can typically find them hurling their condescending remarks from lofty ivory racing thrones. Those track rats look down on the "waxers" and "cruisers", as if by virtue of having more interest, time, or money to invest in DE somehow elevates the smell of their **** to that of a floral scent. Whatever. I didn't buy my car to please anyone's sensibilities.
/end rant
However, there's a high degree of Porsche snobs and general douchebaggery that's more than evident than in other marques I've been associated with. You can typically find them hurling their condescending remarks from lofty ivory racing thrones. Those track rats look down on the "waxers" and "cruisers", as if by virtue of having more interest, time, or money to invest in DE somehow elevates the smell of their **** to that of a floral scent. Whatever. I didn't buy my car to please anyone's sensibilities.
/end rant
But then the guys I track Porsches with are SCCA members and generally a younger crowd, and on the track, driving ability and lap times is king so all the typical BS "my car is more expensive than your car" nonsense never ever comes up. I've owned Porsches for the past 7 or so years, and I can count on one hand the number of Porsche owners I've become friends with. And I go to car meets every single week. And I slow down and wave to every Porsche I see. I roll down my window to say hi.
12-14-2016, 10:52 PM
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Coming from the corvette world i do feel like some porsche owners have a more elitist attitude. I have found a love for porsche and the engineering and build quality but i will never look down on someones car due to price to enter. I even like guys in the camaro/mustang crowd.
That being said ive never met a GTR owner i liked.
That being said ive never met a GTR owner i liked.
12-15-2016, 01:52 AM
#34
****
what I find particularly interesting is how wide the 914
is compared to a 911 of its day!
Take a look....
The 1973 914 width is 65 inches.
The 1970 911 width is 63.39 inches.
Saludos,
Eduardo
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12-21-2016, 12:01 AM
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We have enough Caymans around that waves are not unusual even in crowded Northern Virginia (helps if you're on a two-lane road though). I do think a lot of the people in Boxsters, Cayennes, Macans, etc. are largely a different group, not belonging to PCA, etc.
I think those active in PCA are more likely to react to other Porsche owners, just from 8 years of experience, at least in the Potomac Region.
I think those active in PCA are more likely to react to other Porsche owners, just from 8 years of experience, at least in the Potomac Region.
12-21-2016, 03:37 PM
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12-22-2016, 07:47 PM
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However, there's a high degree of Porsche snobs and general douchebaggery that's more than evident than in other marques I've been associated with. You can typically find them hurling their condescending remarks from lofty ivory racing thrones. Those track rats look down on the "waxers" and "cruisers", as if by virtue of having more interest, time, or money to invest in DE somehow elevates the smell of their **** to that of a floral scent. Whatever. I didn't buy my car to please anyone's sensibilities.
12-23-2016, 03:45 AM
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^Quote:^
However, there's a high degree of Porsche snobs and general douchebaggery that's more than evident than in other marques I've been associated with. You can typically find them hurling their condescending remarks from lofty ivory racing thrones. Those track rats look down on the "waxers" and "cruisers", as if by virtue of having more interest, time, or money to invest in DE somehow elevates the smell of their **** to that of a floral scent. Whatever. I didn't buy my car to please anyone's sensibilities.
Cars DO look like their drivers (or, is that dogs?)
Volvo and Saab. Very green, a bit paranoid, do the dishes without being asked, wear pullover shirts without
logos. have excellent manners, open the door for the passenger (all passengers).
Mercedes Benz. Professional career and at least one college degree. Never wear tennis or running shoes
unless they are playing tennis or running.
BMW. Very confused about whether they want a sports car or a sedan so ended up in neither. Mistakenly
believe they are as cool as Porsche and MB drivers who did know if they wanted a sports car or a
sedan. Don't mind driving a car designed by 3 committees in separate conference rooms. (Front
design, rear design, profile design) Then meet at noon to put 'em all together and make 'em fit.
Audi. Intellectual, fun, knowledgeable about car stuff and prefer a bit low key. The most evolved car buyers
on earth.
Jaguar. Loved sports cars in the 50's but have some grudge about Porsche. (Possibly the blitz.)
Ferrari. Believe that the costs of vehicle repairs are tax deductible. Love red. Have self esteem issues.
Meant to go to college but rich grandparents died before they enrolled.
Stepside pickups. Texans.
All other pickups. Have utility, construction or farming jobs.
All Japanese vehicles including so called sports cars. Do not understand Japans plot for revenge. Also,
BLEH!
American hot rods. The salt of the earth but in 10 years they will all be dead and American Graffiti out of
print.
All other American cars. GWB in collusion with the Arabs tried to make them obsolete so they could be
replaced by Hummers and SUVS. The family business you know. Saved by a sensible American
who thought jobs might be a good idea. Owners all work at the factory in those jobs and/or
are unsure how to get out of their generic lives.
Porsche. Mostly ashholls, Plicks and porcupines. (Otherwise there would be no porcupine, or plick behind
the wheel joke). They wave at each other, not because of exclusivity, but to acknowledge their
mutual smug plickery. Some of us aren't tho. Thanks to me and Jurgen Barth for that. Possibly
you, but, definitely Eduardo.
Disclaimer. My therapist made me write this because none of the 7 Porsches I encountered today blinked or waved.
However, there's a high degree of Porsche snobs and general douchebaggery that's more than evident than in other marques I've been associated with. You can typically find them hurling their condescending remarks from lofty ivory racing thrones. Those track rats look down on the "waxers" and "cruisers", as if by virtue of having more interest, time, or money to invest in DE somehow elevates the smell of their **** to that of a floral scent. Whatever. I didn't buy my car to please anyone's sensibilities.
Cars DO look like their drivers (or, is that dogs?)
Volvo and Saab. Very green, a bit paranoid, do the dishes without being asked, wear pullover shirts without
logos. have excellent manners, open the door for the passenger (all passengers).
Mercedes Benz. Professional career and at least one college degree. Never wear tennis or running shoes
unless they are playing tennis or running.
BMW. Very confused about whether they want a sports car or a sedan so ended up in neither. Mistakenly
believe they are as cool as Porsche and MB drivers who did know if they wanted a sports car or a
sedan. Don't mind driving a car designed by 3 committees in separate conference rooms. (Front
design, rear design, profile design) Then meet at noon to put 'em all together and make 'em fit.
Audi. Intellectual, fun, knowledgeable about car stuff and prefer a bit low key. The most evolved car buyers
on earth.
Jaguar. Loved sports cars in the 50's but have some grudge about Porsche. (Possibly the blitz.)
Ferrari. Believe that the costs of vehicle repairs are tax deductible. Love red. Have self esteem issues.
Meant to go to college but rich grandparents died before they enrolled.
Stepside pickups. Texans.
All other pickups. Have utility, construction or farming jobs.
All Japanese vehicles including so called sports cars. Do not understand Japans plot for revenge. Also,
BLEH!
American hot rods. The salt of the earth but in 10 years they will all be dead and American Graffiti out of
print.
All other American cars. GWB in collusion with the Arabs tried to make them obsolete so they could be
replaced by Hummers and SUVS. The family business you know. Saved by a sensible American
who thought jobs might be a good idea. Owners all work at the factory in those jobs and/or
are unsure how to get out of their generic lives.
Porsche. Mostly ashholls, Plicks and porcupines. (Otherwise there would be no porcupine, or plick behind
the wheel joke). They wave at each other, not because of exclusivity, but to acknowledge their
mutual smug plickery. Some of us aren't tho. Thanks to me and Jurgen Barth for that. Possibly
you, but, definitely Eduardo.
Disclaimer. My therapist made me write this because none of the 7 Porsches I encountered today blinked or waved.
12-23-2016, 11:18 AM
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Hmmm I have a Volvo and Porsche which seems very counterintuitive according to FLT951 
12-23-2016, 08:36 PM
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owns an Audi. So much for "...knowledgeable about car stuff..."
12-24-2016, 01:09 AM
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No accounting for the Volvo/Porsche conflict. As to the Audi, the cars ooze that smart, classy people buy them. Knowledge of cars not an abso to get the message. The cars speak to a privileged few. Your wife has power. She'll have you out of that Volvo soon enough.
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Volvo and Saab. Very green, a bit paranoid, do the dishes without being asked, wear pullover shirts without
logos. have excellent manners, open the door for the passenger (all passengers).
Mercedes Benz. Professional career and at least one college degree. Never wear tennis or running shoes
unless they are playing tennis or running.
BMW. Very confused about whether they want a sports car or a sedan so ended up in neither. Mistakenly
believe they are as cool as Porsche and MB drivers who did know if they wanted a sports car or a
sedan. Don't mind driving a car designed by 3 committees in separate conference rooms. (Front
design, rear design, profile design) Then meet at noon to put 'em all together and make 'em fit.
Audi. Intellectual, fun, knowledgeable about car stuff and prefer a bit low key. The most evolved car buyers
on earth.
Jaguar. Loved sports cars in the 50's but have some grudge about Porsche. (Possibly the blitz.)
Ferrari. Believe that the costs of vehicle repairs are tax deductible. Love red. Have self esteem issues.
Meant to go to college but rich grandparents died before they enrolled.
Stepside pickups. Texans.
All other pickups. Have utility, construction or farming jobs.
All Japanese vehicles including so called sports cars. Do not understand Japans plot for revenge. Also,
BLEH!
American hot rods. The salt of the earth but in 10 years they will all be dead and American Graffiti out of
print.
All other American cars. GWB in collusion with the Arabs tried to make them obsolete so they could be
replaced by Hummers and SUVS. The family business you know. Saved by a sensible American
who thought jobs might be a good idea. Owners all work at the factory in those jobs and/or
are unsure how to get out of their generic lives.
Porsche. Mostly ashholls, Plicks and porcupines. (Otherwise there would be no porcupine, or plick behind
the wheel joke). They wave at each other, not because of exclusivity, but to acknowledge their
mutual smug plickery. Some of us aren't tho. Thanks to me and Jurgen Barth for that. Possibly
you, but, definitely Eduardo.
Volvo/Saab. Nurses and teachers...genuinely nice people but wouldn't know a good looking car if it ran them over!
Mercedes. Upper class, educated, couldn't care less about driving as long as it get's them from A to B comfortably and stylish.
BMW. Wide range of drivers looking for something better but not sure what. Rich kids that think zig zagging though traffic at 110 is cool and safe because they're in a 3 series Bimmer
Audi. Intelligent, upper class, wise choices, but they always seem to have to prove they have a nice car to everything else on the road.
Jaguar. They bought one 40 years ago because it was a chick magnet, but it burned up in their garage!
Jeep! Most arrogant A-holes on the road!!(followed closely by those rich kids in 3's) or lesbian...or both.
Japanese High End..Lexus, Acura..Owners have money, nice jobs, or rich husbands, but know NOTHING about, or how to drive, automobiles. "It's got a touch screen! THIS is a nice car!"
Porsche..Not many around my way...probably snobbish but that's based on other's experience , not mine...time will tell
Okay, that was fun