996 a real 911? Screw Hershey Swap Meet!!!
04-17-2012, 11:14 PM
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The 996 was the real fundamental design change, the 997 was more of a derivative of the 996. The 991 is again a fundamental design change. However if you look at the historical development of the 911 series the 996 probably represents the most fundamental change in design in the entire history of the series.
The 996 should have been on the shirt. I'm not sure what those a-holes were thinking...
04-17-2012, 11:17 PM
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Well, according to Porsche themselves...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhhcR...tailpage#t=64s
Who the heck are the "hershey swap" gang to defy Porsche themselves?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhhcR...tailpage#t=64s
Who the heck are the "hershey swap" gang to defy Porsche themselves?
04-17-2012, 11:57 PM
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From the President of Central Pennsylvania PCA:
Now we have an even clearer picture of the attitude. Pretty professional. This is certainly how I would want the President of Chesapeake to represent my Chapter.
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:06:14 -0400
Subject: Re: Hershey Swap Meet Shirt
From: alanpozner@gmail.com
Buddy,
Take a chill pill, would ya? It's a t shirt not a manifesto
Best regards
Alan Pozner
Subject: Re: Hershey Swap Meet Shirt
From: alanpozner@gmail.com
Buddy,
Take a chill pill, would ya? It's a t shirt not a manifesto
Best regards
Alan Pozner
Now we have an even clearer picture of the attitude. Pretty professional. This is certainly how I would want the President of Chesapeake to represent my Chapter.
04-18-2012, 12:05 AM
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04-18-2012, 12:13 AM
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What did you write to him?
Although it is just a t-shirt, and I don't take it as a personal affront to my car choice, it is a horrible marketing decision.
How many 901 owners are going to buy the shirt and spend money at the event versus 996 owners who aren't?
Although it is just a t-shirt, and I don't take it as a personal affront to my car choice, it is a horrible marketing decision.
How many 901 owners are going to buy the shirt and spend money at the event versus 996 owners who aren't?
04-18-2012, 12:18 AM
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To: alanpozner@gmail.com
Subject: Hershey Swap Meet Shirt
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:59:44 -0400
Mr. Pozner,
I just saw the official shirt for this year's Swap Meet. You chose to include the 901 and the 997, but not the 996? Really? Was the 901 not a Peugeot? Was the first watercooled 911 insignificant in Porsche history? Was the 997 not simply a refresh of the 996? Nice goin'.
To: alanpozner@gmail.com
Subject: Hershey Swap Meet Shirt
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:59:44 -0400
Mr. Pozner,
I just saw the official shirt for this year's Swap Meet. You chose to include the 901 and the 997, but not the 996? Really? Was the 901 not a Peugeot? Was the first watercooled 911 insignificant in Porsche history? Was the 997 not simply a refresh of the 996? Nice goin'.
04-18-2012, 05:45 AM
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This is the Central PA PCA President's email address.
alanpozner@gmail.com
The snub sure looks intentional to me. Please join me in wearing his *** his *** out about it.
alanpozner@gmail.com
The snub sure looks intentional to me. Please join me in wearing his *** his *** out about it.
Email sent, I'll post the reply.
04-18-2012, 07:43 AM
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OMG, does this mean that "THEY" think the 996 is a lowly VW? Wrong on too many levels. oh yeah, since the 996 is not a "real" Porsche....why are we still paying ridiculous Porsche mark-up for parts, etc.? Amazing how the 996 continues to get snubbed.....didn't Porsche do it too, with their rollout....the side shots of "all" the 911s, in Silver, EXCLUDING the 996, right?
So, I guess I must be content with my 996 "Volkswagen?"
So, I guess I must be content with my 996 "Volkswagen?"
04-18-2012, 08:14 AM
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Excuses:
1. We don't make the shirts.
2. Our receiving department didn't inspect the order before signing for it.
3. It seems we left a die hard air cooled employee in charge of t-shirt develpment.
4. Hello I'm your customer service located in India. How may we help you.
5. We are sorry but as soon as our new employee Ivangene we left in charge of t-shirts answers his phone we can't explain why.
1. We don't make the shirts.
2. Our receiving department didn't inspect the order before signing for it.
3. It seems we left a die hard air cooled employee in charge of t-shirt develpment.
4. Hello I'm your customer service located in India. How may we help you.
5. We are sorry but as soon as our new employee Ivangene we left in charge of t-shirts answers his phone we can't explain why.
04-18-2012, 08:30 AM
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OMG, does this mean that "THEY" think the 996 is a lowly VW? Wrong on too many levels. oh yeah, since the 996 is not a "real" Porsche....why are we still paying ridiculous Porsche mark-up for parts, etc.? Amazing how the 996 continues to get snubbed.....didn't Porsche do it too, with their rollout....the side shots of "all" the 911s, in Silver, EXCLUDING the 996, right?
So, I guess I must be content with my 996 "Volkswagen?"
So, I guess I must be content with my 996 "Volkswagen?"
But i am upset that it's a 996.1!!! NO love for the 996.2!! (just kidding)
and here's the full excerpt of the other video : scroll to 1:04