Re: 2018 Challenger Hellcat 'Demon'
spudgun:So, by that logic, buying a new car probably is a very time consuming proces for you?
No, it is fun. Selection is the key word here.
Meeting the designers, befriending all of the employees, traveling around the world, visiting all the factories that supply the components for your car. Checking all these people their curicculum vitae and work ethic.
Where do you even find the time to drive 300 kph?
Believe it or not but I know many people involved with 911 development and even met two engineers involved with R8 development at Audi Sport. I like this stuff a lot and whenever I get the chance, I try to meet people behind the products I drive (of course I couldn't care less about Mini development but funny enough, I have a friend working in BMW development who again has friends working in Mini development, so... ). The benefit of driving locally (Bavaria) produced (well, almost...Porsche is in Baden Württemberg) cars, especially Audi and BMW.
It is easier to get close to development than many think, you just need to be a pain in the ass or be a nice guy...or both. Also, with high end cars, dealers usually offer opportunities of some sorts or another to get closer to the brand.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (2015), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)