andyFE:
Whoopsy:
I am with Suzy :)
Porsche's success lies in the understated look. It gives privacy to the owner/driver. Hell even the outrageous 918 is more understated than the P1 or the LaFerrari. Porsche was never about shouting 'Look at me!!' It's about giving driving pleasure to the driver first, they design a car for the driver to drive, not for others to look at from the outside.
Between my 12C and the Turbo S, I drives the Turbo S more. Not because the 12C is inferior to drive, but because I can go about my business without attracting unwanted attention. When I drives the 12C, I plan ahead so that attention from the car won't be a problem.
interesting that owners of high end sports cars live in socially challenging neighborhoods. this is definitely news to me.
I live in a place of the world where all kinds of exotic machinery is ubiquitous and thus no neighbor would judge your car for being excessively flashy. Moreover, in my work what car I drive is irrelevant. I went to see clients all over Europe in my 599 without perception issues. Yet, I prefer driving around in a 911.
Why? Because....
I like the subtlety of the car.
I like the fact that I can park a 911 on the street almost anywhere in Europe without attracting a crowd.
I like that the car is small enough to fit it most garages.
I like the cocooning effect of the 991's interior and prefer it to any current Ferrari interior.
I like that it has 4 seats.
I like that with 4WD it can be driven in winter across Europe without worries.
I like that it has electronics (e.g. sat nav etc.) that work.
I like that there's a larger dealer network just in case anything happens on a journey far from home.
I love the iconic 911 shape.
Of course, I can see the appeal of a Ferrari. I had a 599 for 4 years and actually drove it; close to 80,000km (more than most owners will do in a lifetime). I liked the 599.
I was close to ordering an F12 until I realized I missed the 911 package for all it entails. I am sure that an F12 (or a 458) might be a more interesting "toy" in some respects. I am, however, sure that a 911 Turbo is a better car.
Different people want different things from their cars. I like the "completeness" of the Turbo's package. It is the Swiss Knife of sportscars. I also happen to love its classic looks.
Variety is what makes the world interesting and there many other cars for those that don't see the appeal of the Turbo.
All I know is that FOR ME, the 911 Turbo is the best car in the world.