Ziggy:
RC:
Carlos from Spain:
It's the most successful sportscar in history, in a configuration on its own that no other company can make or copy, selling more units with each generation... Why would Porsche want to take a new direction?? Reminds me of Coca-Cola's new Coke 30 years ago...
Normally it's people who never liked the 911 who want it to take a new direction, the several generations of growing customers and enthusiasts want it to just evolve as it's always has, why would porsche about the former?
The 911 is successful because it is a 911 and it looks that way.
Coca Cola, 911, iPhones: Three uniquely successful products with no equal that are and should be instantly recognizable.
Very good examples indeed. Whenever I drink Pepsi (sometimes, I don't have a choice at certain venues in the US), I think I have to vomit. If someone is into caffeine soft drinks, Coca Cola is it. Not a fan of the sugary variant but I love Coke Zero, especially when it is chilled. Won't even say how much I love my iPhone 7 Plus. Whenever I try something new, I like it for a couple of days and then...boom...nothing. Have the new Xaomi Mi Mix (6GB version) and it had a true "wow" effect on me the first couple of days but now? I will probably sell it again.
911? I love my R8 but whenever I drive my 991 GTS Cab, I get reminded of why I still love the 911 as well. Especially in cabriolet flavor.
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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)