Dinner for Schmucks - Porsches for Jerks?
08-07-2010, 02:00 AM
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Nordschleife Master
In short, if a character in a film drives a Porsche, there's a good chance he's a world-class a**hole. 
08-07-2010, 02:20 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Like most of these things unfortunately there is some truth to the stereotype which is why it sells. When I lived in LA the joke was that newly divorced dentists all move to Marina del Rey and buy/drive 928s. Obviously far from the truth but true emough that the myth persisted. Let people think what they want, I'm happy to live in my real world and I do what I can to avoid contributing to the stereotype.
08-07-2010, 07:24 AM
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08-07-2010, 10:27 AM
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The one 'comment' listed some good movie examples of Porsche drivers/owners and I'll add one more to the positive list. Flashdance from the early 80's An early '80's 911 was featured quite often and was owned by Alex's boss/boyfriend. He was a good guy throughout. The only part that made me cringe was when the big dog jumped on the side of the car.
Then on the other hand I just thought of that Showtime series with David Duchovny called Californication, I believe. He drives the beat up Porsche with the one headlight. Oh well...
Then on the other hand I just thought of that Showtime series with David Duchovny called Californication, I believe. He drives the beat up Porsche with the one headlight. Oh well...
08-07-2010, 11:01 AM
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Yeah I was just gonna mention this. Its a very dusty 964 cab. I love that he drives that. fits his character well. I think its a Tippy though.
08-07-2010, 12:28 PM
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Video at 0:45 - 0:55 & 1:25 - 1:30:
I'm the puppeteer of the labor force
and I'll dock your pay just to buy my Porsche.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcoTIzCDNdY
Originally Posted by David Marshall and John Wesley Downey
I'm the puppeteer of the labor force
and I'll dock your pay just to buy my Porsche.
08-07-2010, 12:36 PM
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RL "Office Space Porsche for sale..." thread.
Jalopnik.com's "Mmmm, Yeeah: Bill Lumbergh's Porsche Up For Sale!"
1982 SC, in Minerva Blau, a very stunning color, but with an ugly brown interior. Two cars were used during the production, a PCA car and a non-running car which was painted the same color as a stand in for the tow-truck scene. This "Stunt" car was actually a 911 SC that had suffered fire damage and had no interior or front glass. The movie car is now in the Dallas area, still running in PCA club races.
Movie filmed in Austin, TX...
Jalopnik.com's "Mmmm, Yeeah: Bill Lumbergh's Porsche Up For Sale!"
Originally Posted by IMCDb.org's HCRPCADAN
1982 SC, in Minerva Blau, a very stunning color, but with an ugly brown interior. Two cars were used during the production, a PCA car and a non-running car which was painted the same color as a stand in for the tow-truck scene. This "Stunt" car was actually a 911 SC that had suffered fire damage and had no interior or front glass. The movie car is now in the Dallas area, still running in PCA club races.
08-07-2010, 01:57 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Eric Bana's character in "Funny People" also drives a 997 cab, and his character fits the bill.
Last edited by cpdjfd107; 08-07-2010 at 01:57 PM. Reason: spelling error
08-07-2010, 03:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
08-07-2010, 04:35 PM
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IMHO there are two different type of Porsche drivers.
Porsche Car Nut: This group just loves everything about the car. The smell, feel, look etc. It is probably fair to say that most of you that have been on this forum for any lengh of time are in this class.
Status Want to be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUK...layer_embedded You know who you are.
Porsche Car Nut: This group just loves everything about the car. The smell, feel, look etc. It is probably fair to say that most of you that have been on this forum for any lengh of time are in this class.
Status Want to be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUK...layer_embedded You know who you are.
