Supposedly the latest word on RS '08 production
03-15-2007 | 09:38 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by Nick
please understand you are bending over and grabbing your ankles just the way Porsche likes it loyal customers. 
Oh ya, forgot the BJ afterwards ...
03-15-2007 | 09:47 PM
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Back on topic. I'm glad Porsche is selling the RS in limited numbers. I hope they stay firm on this.
The RS is a special car. This is the first real RS brought to U.S., and they did it on a more regulated environment than 1973 or 1992. The car should remain special.
The RS is also the best looking 911 currently available.
The RS is a special car. This is the first real RS brought to U.S., and they did it on a more regulated environment than 1973 or 1992. The car should remain special.
The RS is also the best looking 911 currently available.
03-15-2007 | 10:22 PM
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Question.
Originally Posted by NJ-GT
The RS is a special car. This is the first real RS brought to U.S., and they did it on a more regulated environment than 1973 or 1992. The car should remain special.
Did Porsche factory raced the RS 2.7 back in 1970's?
03-15-2007 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick
You are missing the point. Everyone would like to see their favorite car company be profitable. That is not the issue. Porsche is exploiting its goodwill among its devoted customer base all in the name of "we must do this to remain independent". Hogwash! 
Knowing they have (excuse the expression) 'customers roped and tied' Porsche literally does whatever it wants to them and knows there will be little or no consequence. Just look at some of the posts in the thread. Porschephiles like yourself are coming to its defense despite clear evidence that they took advantage of many of them.
Every sophisticated car buyer recognizes that car companies will to some extent take advantage. Some do more than others. When that happens the customer should speak out and not acquiesce. Bowing down on your knees like many have done here to perpetuate a sport car has the situation *** backward. Porsche should be bowing down to you/us.
Knowing they have (excuse the expression) 'customers roped and tied' Porsche literally does whatever it wants to them and knows there will be little or no consequence. Just look at some of the posts in the thread. Porschephiles like yourself are coming to its defense despite clear evidence that they took advantage of many of them.
Every sophisticated car buyer recognizes that car companies will to some extent take advantage. Some do more than others. When that happens the customer should speak out and not acquiesce. Bowing down on your knees like many have done here to perpetuate a sport car has the situation *** backward. Porsche should be bowing down to you/us.
Come on Nick...I've known you a while on various bulletin boards...why do you keep coming back to incite us? Yet, when we keep mentioning that Ferrari rapes its customers, you cannot defend your beloved company, except dog Porsche even more. Get over it.
03-15-2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by icon
...the car [Ferrari] is inferior to the less expensive porsche...
Originally Posted by ///Mous3
I don't know about that.
Overall, I think Porsche is the winner, but both companies produce some of the best cars in the world. 
03-15-2007 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by A430v
Fit, finish, quality, and performance, Ferrari cannot match a . . .
just not the buying process.
plus, i gotta give nick b a hard time!
03-15-2007 | 11:07 PM
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I'm gonna put hydrolics in my 599. What do you Mo'Fo's think about that? ........
........ya that's right, that's how I ROLL!!
ps. I spelled Hydraulics wrong to make the point. lol
........ya that's right, that's how I ROLL!!
ps. I spelled Hydraulics wrong to make the point. lol
03-15-2007 | 11:18 PM
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Nick, you are a riot. I grew up with Ferrari, I worship Ferrari
but Who is grabbing who's ankles, mate???..
2006 Ferrari F430
CCMD Carbon-Ceramic Brake System $16,808
CEL0 Carbon Fiber For Engine Compartment $9,983
DAY1 Daytona Style Seat Trim $2,755
DEDI Dedication Plate in Silver $405
GRDC Challenge Style Rear Segment In Carbon F $2,721
HEAT Electrically Operated Seats with Heating $3,317
LOGO Scuderia Ferrari Shields on Fenders $1,518
CALS Brake Caliper in Scuderia Red Color $995
CALY Brake Calipers in Yellow Color $995
LUG1 Interior Leather Luggage Set for Trunk $4,194
** above prices are listed @ unattainable/ bargain msrp
and sorry but the lowly 997GT3/RS still smokes the 430.
but Who is grabbing who's ankles, mate???..
2006 Ferrari F430
CCMD Carbon-Ceramic Brake System $16,808
CEL0 Carbon Fiber For Engine Compartment $9,983
DAY1 Daytona Style Seat Trim $2,755
DEDI Dedication Plate in Silver $405
GRDC Challenge Style Rear Segment In Carbon F $2,721
HEAT Electrically Operated Seats with Heating $3,317
LOGO Scuderia Ferrari Shields on Fenders $1,518
CALS Brake Caliper in Scuderia Red Color $995
CALY Brake Calipers in Yellow Color $995
LUG1 Interior Leather Luggage Set for Trunk $4,194
** above prices are listed @ unattainable/ bargain msrp
and sorry but the lowly 997GT3/RS still smokes the 430.
03-16-2007 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by icon
oh! i like'em too, nick!
just not the buying process.
plus, i gotta give nick b a hard time!
just not the buying process.
plus, i gotta give nick b a hard time!
Kekekekeke
03-16-2007 | 02:08 AM
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Hhahahaha. Nick get MSRPowned. LOL.
Like stated above by allegrretto, it's rather simple. It's not a debate on capital punishment or abortion. If you like a particular porsche, buy the gawd damn thing. I couldn't give a rats azz for the behind the scenes BS. Provide me a car that delivers a driving experience like no other within its pricing sphere and I will buy it. Period. When I'm on track or driving home after a long day at the office, I don't think about the little filipino kids with bloody index fingers stitching my dashboard together, I just enjoy the ride.
As for Ferrari envy, what a total crock of bullschit. Many on this forum can run out and buy an entry level Ferrari just as you Nick. No envy here, just 'been there, done that'. For somebody so secure in his car choice, why do you lurk around on the Pcar boards? Maybe I should go back over to Fchat and stir the pot? Naw. . .too easy, far too target rich an environment.
////MOUSE, not sure WTF you are doing here, particularly defending fcars. Have you actually driven one? On track? Compared to a contemporary Pcar? Do tell, I'm interesting in hearing you opine on the subject.
Like stated above by allegrretto, it's rather simple. It's not a debate on capital punishment or abortion. If you like a particular porsche, buy the gawd damn thing. I couldn't give a rats azz for the behind the scenes BS. Provide me a car that delivers a driving experience like no other within its pricing sphere and I will buy it. Period. When I'm on track or driving home after a long day at the office, I don't think about the little filipino kids with bloody index fingers stitching my dashboard together, I just enjoy the ride.
As for Ferrari envy, what a total crock of bullschit. Many on this forum can run out and buy an entry level Ferrari just as you Nick. No envy here, just 'been there, done that'. For somebody so secure in his car choice, why do you lurk around on the Pcar boards? Maybe I should go back over to Fchat and stir the pot? Naw. . .too easy, far too target rich an environment.
////MOUSE, not sure WTF you are doing here, particularly defending fcars. Have you actually driven one? On track? Compared to a contemporary Pcar? Do tell, I'm interesting in hearing you opine on the subject.
03-16-2007 | 09:57 AM
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What was this thread about again?
No 08 RS's. No additional 07's.
Now that all the RS's are sold and you can not get one(order one), Porsche has the RS on the web site for the US for the first time. Not just a little about it but it's own full section under 911 models.
Why bother?
Rich
No 08 RS's. No additional 07's.
Now that all the RS's are sold and you can not get one(order one), Porsche has the RS on the web site for the US for the first time. Not just a little about it but it's own full section under 911 models.
Why bother?
Rich