ADMs dropping
07-06-2023, 03:35 AM
#1261
Three Wheelin'
Gents you may want to check these out. Is this a 992.2 (note the hybrid sticker on the front windshield) with a safari package (note the high riding suspension)? Interested to hear your thoughts.
https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...esting-133009/
https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...esting-133009/
And this is relevant to ADMs dropping because . . . .
07-06-2023, 09:11 AM
#1262
07-06-2023, 10:08 AM
#1263
) Much better to get a purpose built vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ram 1500 Rebel, F150 Raptor etc!) But that is just me. Just ground clearance alone is a huge factor.
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07-06-2023, 10:37 AM
#1265
Definitely doubt it will make any difference with demand! I still cannot figure out why people would need to use a 911 for off roading. The quest for 1 vehicle to do it all is a fools one (I know from experience ) Much better to get a purpose built vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ram 1500 Rebel, F150 Raptor etc!) But that is just me. Just ground clearance alone is a huge factor.
) Much better to get a purpose built vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ram 1500 Rebel, F150 Raptor etc!) But that is just me. Just ground clearance alone is a huge factor.
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07-06-2023, 11:13 AM
#1267
Race Car
The Safari package will not be affect demand. 99% of people don’t buy a 911 that looks like a Subaru Outback.
07-06-2023, 12:39 PM
#1268
Exactly, the Dakar, like many other pointless toys is merely a vehicle for signaling of wealth. Marketing depts & designers realised many years ago that if they create an ugly, useless, pointless vehicle made in low quantities that is exclusive then rich people will pay ridiculous amounts of dollar to get hold of one. The uglier and more pointless the better. It’s all about demonstrating to their peers just how much money they can afford to carelessly flick at such extravagant useless frippery.
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07-06-2023, 01:13 PM
#1269
Exactly, the Dakar, like many other pointless toys is merely a vehicle for signaling of wealth. Marketing depts & designers realised many years ago that if they create an ugly, useless, pointless vehicle made in low quantities that is exclusive then rich people will pay ridiculous amounts of dollar to get hold of one. The uglier and more pointless the better. It’s all about demonstrating to their peers just how much money they can afford to carelessly flick at such extravagant useless frippery.
07-06-2023, 02:27 PM
#1270
Definitely doubt it will make any difference with demand! I still cannot figure out why people would need to use a 911 for off roading. The quest for 1 vehicle to do it all is a fools one (I know from experience ) Much better to get a purpose built vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ram 1500 Rebel, F150 Raptor etc!) But that is just me. Just ground clearance alone is a huge factor.
) Much better to get a purpose built vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Ram 1500 Rebel, F150 Raptor etc!) But that is just me. Just ground clearance alone is a huge factor.Last edited by vintage38; 07-06-2023 at 05:02 PM.
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07-06-2023, 02:33 PM
#1272
Advanced levels of frippery flaunting.
07-06-2023, 02:43 PM
#1273
People who buy Dakar are not looking for a vehicle that does it all. However, if Porsche does indeed bring the Dakar to its regular lineup, people who buy them are buying the brand. They're not using it for hardcore off-roading. From a business perspective, it keeps buyers who would want some rough road capabilities within the brand. That is the goal of a major automaker nowadays, build a portfolio lineup that enables customers to keep buying your product and keep it in the "family".
07-06-2023, 02:47 PM
#1274
07-06-2023, 02:47 PM
#1275
Pro
People who buy Dakar are not looking for a vehicle that does it all. However, if Porsche does indeed bring the Dakar to its regular lineup, people who buy them are buying the brand. They're not using it for hardcore off-roading. From a business perspective, it keeps buyers who would want some rough road capabilities within the brand. That is the goal of a major automaker nowadays, build a portfolio lineup that enables customers to keep buying your product and keep it in the "family".