Re: 991 spyshots thread (continued) (for UNRELEASED models only)
ISUK:
The potential sales volume for a smaller Pajun 5 seat car will far outstrip the market case for a vanity model like the mid engined 960 or 928 style Panamera coupe. VW will want Porsche to chase the volume first without a doubt. Enthusiasts may want them to make sports cars and coupes like their past but the emerging markets currently pay little heed to the history of a brand like Porsche and are more interested in status and luxury. Those buyers will win out.
Yeah but what about people like me who are true P fans but thought they would have to wait far longer to be able to enjoy one. A 3 Series competitor coucud bring the brand closer to me, and even though I know that it wont be at all the real Porsche 911 experience, it gets me closer to where I want to be in less time. I want to say that Porsche should focus on their sports cars and spend their time perfecting that, but the reality is that if they make a more affordable car I have nothing to complain about because it means I´ll be able to have a Porsche sooner.
Sure most buyers of a "Pajun" would be people chasing after status and brand name, but the same could be said about any premium car if you look close enough.
I owned one myself and I sold it because I'm not a sedan type of guy (I prefer coupes and SUVs) and I wasn't too fond of the steering feel at lower speeds (Powersteering Plus...dammit). People loved the Panamera, especially women, the car always attracted a lot of attention, more than I had hoped for. Nothing wrong with the Panamera and I wouldn't know any reason why someone should be embarrassed driving one. Same goes to the Cayenne.
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