Top reasons you DON'T drive the 996
12-18-2006, 06:38 PM
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If you are concerned your "product" is not worth the money they pay for it, I would drive the Ford. If you are confident your "product" is fantastic and worth it...the p-car.
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12-18-2006, 08:18 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by BlackCab996
Take the Expedition - I've had a client say "oh, we're obviously paying you too much" when they see the Porsche. Trying to explain that I bought it for 40 something grand, which was probably less than his SUV, didn't seem to matter.
Definitely the Ford.
Once you get to know a client you can better tell how they'll react to the P car.
Even though with my business it's a no brainer that I have money, I never rub it in their faces. An Escalade is the sign of sucess. A Porsche is the sign of excess.
Obviously, I don't agree with this, but a lot of people do.
Until you know a client better, it's best not to take chances.
Good luck!
TW
12-18-2006, 08:50 PM
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People are weird when it comes to Porsches. The price you paid is irrelevant. They see it as something mythical and unattainable, therefore if you have one, then obviously you're being paid too much. Perception is reality, even when it's not.
12-18-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TCR
Top reason I don't drive the 996...I am sleeping
And if there's another more vocal statement of excess than an Escalade, I don't know what it is.
12-18-2006, 11:44 PM
#52
Can't find a way to drive it without an engine in it. 
Any suggestions? My wife says "it's a dog", (NOT TRUE!!!), so maybe I should put a leash on it and pull it around the block for a walk.
Any suggestions? My wife says "it's a dog", (NOT TRUE!!!), so maybe I should put a leash on it and pull it around the block for a walk.