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I get a kick out of you guys/gals....but, rather than speak for myself, i'll try to express what my brother, who's been driving porsches for almost 40 years, would say:
It's a shame how so many Porsche owner's these days are not real Porsche owners. Not only do they not drive or learn to drive their cars like a real Porsche driver, but they are so quick to jump ship to another car manufacturer. A real Porsche enthusiast is Porsche to the core.
It's a shame how so many Porsche owner's these days are not real Porsche owners. Not only do they not drive or learn to drive their cars like a real Porsche driver, but they are so quick to jump ship to another car manufacturer. A real Porsche enthusiast is Porsche to the core.
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Originally posted by KWC4S
I get a kick out of you guys/gals....but, rather than speak for myself, i'll try to express what my brother, who's been driving porsches for almost 40 years, would say:
It's a shame how so many Porsche owner's these days are not real Porsche owners. Not only do they not drive or learn to drive their cars like a real Porsche driver, but they are so quick to jump ship to another car manufacturer. A real Porsche enthusiast is Porsche to the core.
I get a kick out of you guys/gals....but, rather than speak for myself, i'll try to express what my brother, who's been driving porsches for almost 40 years, would say:
It's a shame how so many Porsche owner's these days are not real Porsche owners. Not only do they not drive or learn to drive their cars like a real Porsche driver, but they are so quick to jump ship to another car manufacturer. A real Porsche enthusiast is Porsche to the core.
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God i hope the cupholders are not in the center console Ala- Volvo XC70 -
makes drinking a long neck beer a real pain.
I guess i can move to can's though.....
makes drinking a long neck beer a real pain.
I guess i can move to can's though.....
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true if porsche went out of business we would still be here....but if you stopped buying porsche....porsche would still be here as well....
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I agree completely...Porsche owes loyalty to us. Margins or not, they only exist today because of the loyalists that kept Porsche alive before they jumped on the SUV and blonde convertible market.
Now, they probably don't need us loyalists...Shame.
My brother still drives a 356. He loves smelling gasoline while he drives..ha ha...I just hope that after 40 years of driving a Porsche, I can have as much pride in being a Porsche owner as he is.
I agree completely...Porsche owes loyalty to us. Margins or not, they only exist today because of the loyalists that kept Porsche alive before they jumped on the SUV and blonde convertible market.
Now, they probably don't need us loyalists...Shame.
My brother still drives a 356. He loves smelling gasoline while he drives..ha ha...I just hope that after 40 years of driving a Porsche, I can have as much pride in being a Porsche owner as he is.
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That phone and huge center console with sat navigatin display (I'm sure you can watch DVD's also), phone buttons etc. says "pimp" out loud.
There's just nothing that say "sportscar" or "motorsport" in that interior, it's all plush, comfortable & bling. Even the five gauges don't look right in there.
I like the exterior much more than what 996 looks, although I'd lower the rear lights a little.
I posted this pic on 993 forum where I've "lowered" the car and moved the tail lights little lower.
There's just nothing that say "sportscar" or "motorsport" in that interior, it's all plush, comfortable & bling. Even the five gauges don't look right in there.
I like the exterior much more than what 996 looks, although I'd lower the rear lights a little.
I posted this pic on 993 forum where I've "lowered" the car and moved the tail lights little lower.
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Curious as to what is the definition of a "real Porsche" driver?
I certainly don't believe in blind loyalty to any company that is out to make a buck by producing an inferior product in my view. I've been waiting six or seven years, is that too soon to jump ship?
I certainly don't believe in blind loyalty to any company that is out to make a buck by producing an inferior product in my view. I've been waiting six or seven years, is that too soon to jump ship?
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Who needs Nav. in a Porsche? I find it a blast to get lost in mine! You never know what kinda roads you find!
Oh thats a thought, what if navigation could find you awesome driving backroads??!!
Oh thats a thought, what if navigation could find you awesome driving backroads??!!
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I actually LIKE the interior. I believe it lines have much more classic appearance than the 996/boxster. Weisaach posted some comparisons to the 911 interior (similar from 1964-1998) and 997 flows much more like that traditional ones. Two things I don't like. Clock on top of the dash and the huge Nav screen. Dump both are like much better. I do thing you can rotate the clock out of the way.
As for materials it is had to properly judge materials in photos. You need to touch/feel them to really determine.
As for materials it is had to properly judge materials in photos. You need to touch/feel them to really determine.