Porsches War On Toyota
Porsche plans to battle Toyota with VW - by applying the same techniques and processes to VW as Porsche did to itself - that it learned from Toyota.
Dec 22, 2006 5:20:50 PM
Dec 22, 2006 5:55:09 PM
Dec 22, 2006 6:15:14 PM
Dec 22, 2006 6:23:51 PM
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The Groom said:
Japanese manufacturers know they have little to fear from foreign competitors in Japan. So, they keep their better cars for Western markets, while the Third World gets the bottom of the barrel.
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fritz said:
I assume you had not really meant to include Japan amongst the thirld-world markets referred to in your above post?
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kickdown said:
very impressive argument.. I would agree with fritz. Lexus do have higher street credibility in the states than Tokyo.
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kickdown said:
But one thing ive notice in my last visit to Tokyo is that Toyata and Nissan offers models that are not available overseas.
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The Groom said:
I remember that back in the mid-90's, the top Japanese luxury cars were models from the 70's. Often with extravagant interiors.
Dec 23, 2006 12:46:16 PM
Dec 23, 2006 4:22:42 PM
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The Groom said:
I remember that back in the mid-90's, the top Japanese luxury cars were models from the 70's. Often with extravagant interiors.
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nberry said:
What do you think Porsche is doing? Not only did they learn from Toyota regarding production methods and efficiencies but they learned how to put lipstick on a pig and sell it.
Dec 24, 2006 3:07:50 AM
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fritz said:
I think I'd prefer a bottle of Corona after dinner.
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nberry said:Quote:
The Groom said:
I remember that back in the mid-90's, the top Japanese luxury cars were models from the 70's. Often with extravagant interiors.
What do you think Porsche is doing? Not only did they learn from Toyota regarding production methods and efficiencies but they learned how to put lipstick on a pig and sell it.
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The Groom said:
By the way am I the only one to think the 430 looks like a 360 going to a "pimps & ho'es" party?
Dec 24, 2006 1:17:04 PM
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stubenhocker said:
Monumental mistake, this is all about ego and the power over Porsche this ego has, due to his control of the voting shares! Wiedeking will do exactly as he is told!
This will be interesting, but ultimately painful to watch!
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The Groom said:
By the way am I the only one to think the 430 looks like a 360 going to a "pimps & ho'es" party?
Statements like that only serve to rattle the cage of the F-car fanatics I wonder if Nick would agree with the comparison between the 430 and 360.
Dec 24, 2006 4:45:47 PM
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fritz said:
I think I'd prefer a bottle of Corona after dinner.
My mate only started buying corona after seeing it in the no man's land film.
And he gave me a few bottles of it, and its not bad.
Although i very rarely drink, i dont go the pub and i dont buy beer myself, although i was thinking about getting some corona...
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The Groom said:
By the way am I the only one to think the 430 looks like a 360 going to a "pimps & ho'es" party?
Statements like that only serve to rattle the cage of the F-car fanatics I wonder if Nick would agree with the comparison between the 430 and 360.
Take either the 360 or 430 and park it next to a Porsche 996/997 and watch the Porsche disappear.
Be fair, Porsche styling has not changed for what 60 years? An inverted bathtub that strongly resembles a sitting frog. Do you believe Herr Porsche would have used that style but for his concept of the engine behind the rear axle?
All Porsche does is use different make-up to cover up its outdated styling.