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BangoO said:
All I said is that it is indeed faster on the straight line, because that's why people were talking about, nothing less, nothing more.
So please... don't patronize me
But we agree on your 2 last sentences, I loved the 987S until I had "long" commutes everyday.
If you're referring to my post, it wasn't meant to be patronizing in any way whatsoever. Sorry if it came across as being that
And I also realize that this is a simple post about a straigthline drag between two cars.
It was actually a comment to all the usual complaints about "Porsches not being fast enough" and "P's need more power to separate themselves from "regular" cars".
Let's face it: There is a general competition going on between car manufacturers. A competition of who's got the most powerful car, and fastest car - measured in straight line.
Apparently bragging rights at the cafe or bar are more effective sales points than claiming that u build the most fun or best handling cars.
IMO that's sad - but I also know that people have very different automotive needs, tastes and preferences. And so Porsches are by no means the only "real" car to all people.
I understand the irritation that comes with having a Porsche that cant outrun a "regular BMW" in a straight line. I sometimes feel the same irritation - especially because I know a lot of people on the roads kinda expect a P to be faster than the rest - and hence feel a great deal of satisfaction in being faster than a P - "the quintessential sportscar".
A few months ago, I wrote about how i somehow managed to keep up with a 997TT in my measely 986S. It was great fun and a good story. But at the end of the day, he drove home in a 997TT...and me in my 986s.
It's kinda the same with the Beemer and the 987s.
I'm not into BMW's at all - however I recognize that they built some pretty darn good cars. Having said that - I'd rather get eaten by a beemer (any Beemer) and roll into my garage in my 986 than reversing the roles.
OK, gimme the M5 and Ill trade it for a full specced Cayman or 987s