It's also a statement that though containing an element of opinion is shared by so many here and by most of the experienced and respected auto journalists. AND BE CLEAR, THAT STATEMENT EXPLICITLY APPLIED TO CURRENT MODELS AND EXCEPTED THE CGT and of course my car.
I could post endless videos here backing up my statement and I could also post a stream of statements from other long term members here saying the same thing regarding sound and/or excitement lacking often with their own vehicles.
Its because I have been a Porsche fan for so long that I have the first hand knowledge to make the statements I do. I made the effort to go to Formula 1 races in the 80's to see the Tag turbo race, stood next to the car and Lauda between practice and qualifying with a pit pass. Driven Porsches since the 80's.
Look at my history here, see the threads I started about the 917, the 962, Porsche F1 and world endurance racing domination. See my record here regarding the CGT! Watch the video's I posted. Did I ever call the 911 crap? I believe I have always said it's a nice car.
I am a realist, I deal in facts. I don't blurt out unsupportable statements based on emotion. The simple fact is that the 911, all versions, just does not make a great sound in comparison to so many other marques or its siblings the CGT or 928. FACT. Only a fanboy would dispute that. And some might say they want a subdued sound, to appear sophisticated and reserved, but you don't slap a huge wing on the back or paint it in day glo colors with decals.
I can buy any 911 for cash but I drive what I drive because of passion. My history with porsche is as long and solid as anyones. My car and CGT's can be heard blocks away, yet I have seen a 997 turbo, 997 gt3, and regular 997's pass by me on my bicycle rides in the last month and I could not hear them above the other few family cars nearby. That's a fact, not a putdown, unless you are bothered by that observation.
I must be reading this page wrong because it appears a little murky as to who is leading, I am no expert on this level of racing, but it appears to be a series for all different marques including a GT3 variant.
http://www.fiagt3.com/points.php?season=2009&class=GT3&type=team&event=1
And you are right Rennteam is a social site that has always been a place with mature people who appreciate all cars NOT a hangout for fanboys and sycophants. I like all porsches (except the pan exterior) to varying degrees.
I guess my only problem with Porsche is that I want it to be better, lets watch Piech.