When 370 is enough
12-25-2018, 01:55 AM
#286
I think whatever makes you happy is what you should drive, brand, hp, engine type, coupe or cab, etc........
But I do have to laugh when I see how this forum was reacting over the last 10 years and bellyaching about how other brands Corvette, GTR, fill in the blank we're beating Porsche in the HP and TQ department. Too small HP increases in new model years, not enough low end torque, yada, yada, yada,.....
Same forum and some of the same guys now can't figure out what to do with 370hp, 330 Lb's of TQ. I am not belittling the conversation just see it as somewhat of a huge contradiction from previous gripes about Porsche HP.
One of my favorite early cars were the 2 Triumph TR6's I had in the 70's, 100hp, 117 lb's of TQ. Thought those 2 cars were magical. Does that mean I will trade my TTS for a 370 base, not likely. It's 2019, it's not only about what we need it's about what we can have. Wife, kids, home, savings, etc... for God's sake this is a Porsche forum.
But I do have to laugh when I see how this forum was reacting over the last 10 years and bellyaching about how other brands Corvette, GTR, fill in the blank we're beating Porsche in the HP and TQ department. Too small HP increases in new model years, not enough low end torque, yada, yada, yada,.....
Same forum and some of the same guys now can't figure out what to do with 370hp, 330 Lb's of TQ. I am not belittling the conversation just see it as somewhat of a huge contradiction from previous gripes about Porsche HP.
One of my favorite early cars were the 2 Triumph TR6's I had in the 70's, 100hp, 117 lb's of TQ. Thought those 2 cars were magical. Does that mean I will trade my TTS for a 370 base, not likely. It's 2019, it's not only about what we need it's about what we can have. Wife, kids, home, savings, etc... for God's sake this is a Porsche forum.
The 991.1’s and 991.2’s both run faster times than cars with immensely more power. That’s Porsche’s entire M.O: Healthier horses. “Less is more” approach netting magical results, showcasing how holstically, efficiently and perfectionistly they’re engineered. The whole “perfected for 50+ years” thing. I personally never wanted nor want to see 911 Carrera’s become 500 HP muscle cars with barn burner torque. It’s already too close with the S’s as it is, IMO. Just loses the secret sauce formula when they have to chase eneryone in the power/torque game.
12-25-2018, 10:15 AM
#287
Rennlist Member
Well said and don't disagree now that the cars do have the oomph they have long needed in some forms. I am lucky enough to have owned over a dozen so I have seen great improvement in TQ which is really what was missing in earlier cars.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
12-25-2018, 10:39 AM
#288
Drifting
Well said and don't disagree now that the cars do have the oomph they have long needed in some forms. I am lucky enough to have owned over a dozen so I have seen great improvement in TQ which is really what was missing in earlier cars.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
God bless,
TT
12-25-2018, 02:39 PM
#290
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by TomTarzian
A merry and blessed Christmas to all of us fortunate enough to experience these great cars and, perhaps especially, to all who are not so fortunate.
God bless,
TT
God bless,
TT
12-26-2018, 11:27 AM
#292
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I hope you know that , that make me so curios !!
12-26-2018, 12:13 PM
#293
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by fabripagio
Hi Alex, short question , the Miura had italian EE plates , that means Escursionista Estero , that's why your related picked up in Italy , drove around for a while and than brought over ?? look to me like a export model
I hope you know that , that make me so curios !!
I hope you know that , that make me so curios !!
I know my uncle ordered the car, but picked it up in the US and drove it to Mexico City (that's where the picture was taken) before getting his Mexican plates.
I will ask my uncle for more details.
I just remember the commotion caused when he pulled up to the curb to pick me up after school in that car. Felt like a rock star!
12-26-2018, 02:12 PM
#294
Rennlist Member
The mistery growing up , the plates are 100% italian , between the numbers and the EE , you can see logo with the star and the leaves means the property of the state ( because in Italy we are no the owner of the plates , once canceled we have to give back , or go to police and declare we lost ..... )
so maybe at the time was hard to order direct to Italy , and some good guy did the service to take overseas , I'm not sure about officials Lamborghini service in USA , maybe to export as private was easer put the EE plates , drive to the harbour or airport and do the export papers , for the americans citizen was very easy life in Italy at the time , american was like good rich blond guys , all the lights were green .....
maybe was your uncle working in Mexico for an embassy ?? maybe he ordered thru Italian Embassy to get even quicker ?? !!
so maybe at the time was hard to order direct to Italy , and some good guy did the service to take overseas , I'm not sure about officials Lamborghini service in USA , maybe to export as private was easer put the EE plates , drive to the harbour or airport and do the export papers , for the americans citizen was very easy life in Italy at the time , american was like good rich blond guys , all the lights were green .....
maybe was your uncle working in Mexico for an embassy ?? maybe he ordered thru Italian Embassy to get even quicker ?? !!
12-26-2018, 04:56 PM
#295
Rennlist Member
The mistery growing up , the plates are 100% italian , between the numbers and the EE , you can see logo with the star and the leaves means the property of the state ( because in Italy we are no the owner of the plates , once canceled we have to give back , or go to police and declare we lost ..... )
so maybe at the time was hard to order direct to Italy , and some good guy did the service to take overseas , I'm not sure about officials Lamborghini service in USA , maybe to export as private was easer put the EE plates , drive to the harbour or airport and do the export papers , for the americans citizen was very easy life in Italy at the time , american was like good rich blond guys , all the lights were green .....
maybe was your uncle working in Mexico for an embassy ?? maybe he ordered thru Italian Embassy to get even quicker ?? !!
so maybe at the time was hard to order direct to Italy , and some good guy did the service to take overseas , I'm not sure about officials Lamborghini service in USA , maybe to export as private was easer put the EE plates , drive to the harbour or airport and do the export papers , for the americans citizen was very easy life in Italy at the time , american was like good rich blond guys , all the lights were green .....
maybe was your uncle working in Mexico for an embassy ?? maybe he ordered thru Italian Embassy to get even quicker ?? !!
I'm impressed! You really know your stuff... Yes, an embassy was involved in the purchase. In fact, that was the ONLY way you could import such a vehicle into Mexico at the time... And indeed also one of the reasons for being able to get one of these cars.
12-26-2018, 05:35 PM
#296
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thank's a lot for the kind answer, is very nice to get some nice tales and put together pieces ,
so your family was from USA , but at the time were in Mexico ?
do you know why was not possible to import a Lambo ? was a kind of embargo for european cars not built there ?
Is exiting to know how your family got the way to go thru the problems to bring the Miura till Mexico City ,
they drove from US all the way by driving ?
so your family was from USA , but at the time were in Mexico ?
do you know why was not possible to import a Lambo ? was a kind of embargo for european cars not built there ?
Is exiting to know how your family got the way to go thru the problems to bring the Miura till Mexico City ,
they drove from US all the way by driving ?
12-27-2018, 01:06 AM
#297
Well said and don't disagree now that the cars do have the oomph they have long needed in some forms. I am lucky enough to have owned over a dozen so I have seen great improvement in TQ which is really what was missing in earlier cars.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
This has become my car of choice. I don't see me ever choosing another to drive if they keep making cars I trust to drive every day and not worry about it breaking down or parts falling off and it maintains that thrill it is to drive. Merry Christmas.
