Feb 25, 2006 7:24:39 AM
- U Boat Commander
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Re: Anyone regret getting the 997S?
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nberry said:
well said.. i think i just gotta get myself into that frame of mind.. i don care much for racing anyone.. i was just wondering if anyone felt the image of 911 has lost some of what it had over the years... its such a joy to drive.. its brand new... i guess ill just start the engine and take her out for a long spin to figure out whats there to love about this one.. thanks dan
Your points are being felt by many Porsche buyer's. For an example, regarding design being evolutionary, why would someone spend over $100,000 for a car that looks very similar to a 10 year old model and most people cannot distinguish?
Regarding exclusivity, because Porsche has been churning out look alike models Boxster, Cayman, 997, 997S, 997 GT3, 997TT which resemble 996 models they literally dot the landscape. In S. Calf. I see more Porsche's than Corvette, honda 2000 or even Miata's.
The S is a terrific performing car but how often does one have an opportunity to really enjoy what the car can do? Anticipating that some will say well what about Ferrari my reponse is simply drive one and see how even at the speed limit the Ferrari is so special in sound, sexiness and sensual feel that it is worth every penny. To enjoy a Porsche you must drive it at the limit.
Finally, regarding that a Porsche is good car for daily use I find that point hilarious. Why drive a sport car to work or shopping? It is impractical and useless. The only people that drive there Porsche's to work or shopping are those that cannot afford another car or they want to be seen in a Porsche. I drive a MiniCooper everyday and love it.
Nick: Really, don't you have anything better to do with your time than to bash Porsches? You spend all your time here and at Rennlist trying to rationalize all of the faults you personally find with Porsches and Porsche drivers. It's really getting old and it's really low class. Shouldn't you be billing someone for something instead? You don't hear me bashing that crappy Univerisity of Connecticut Law School that you went to (whoops, I guess I did!). Wouldn't you find it a better use of your time posting on a Ferrari website talking about how much you like your F Car? Get a life.
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....its kinda of like owning an antique timepiece, e.g Patek Philippe, AP or Rolex watch.
..... but there are some exceptions of course. 
I know Ferrari is better than Porsche. I also know that my Boxster is better than a Miata and Honda S2000 but I don't hang out on their boards and remind people of that. What's up with Nick? 
