Jun 23, 2015 10:10:53 AM
Jun 23, 2015 2:43:31 PM
Jun 23, 2015 5:36:40 PM
I never understood the appeal of the Targa, myself. I've always appreciated the lines of the Coupe far more (not to mention the lower weight, higher rigidity, and freedom from leaks and noises). If I was going to have a Targa, it would be an early version with the soft removeable rear window.
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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
Cars are used 6/10 on the streets. Having the possibly to remove the top provides additional sensations that a coupe cannot, for a minimal reduction of performances, but for a higher price. If you think about it, if there was no price difference and small performance delta why would anyone buy a coupe over a convertible? Only Porsche managed to sell a coupe for more than a convertible under the quasi false pretense that it is faster/handles better... It is a miracle Porsche even sold any Cayman...
SciFrog:Cars are used 6/10 on the streets. Having the possibly to remove the top provides additional sensations that a coupe cannot, for a minimal reduction of performances, but for a higher price. If you think about it, if there was no price difference and small performance delta why would anyone buy a coupe over a convertible? Only Porsche managed to sell a coupe for more than a convertible under the quasi false pretense that it is faster/handles better... It is a miracle Porsche even sold any Cayman...
Amongst the 23,211 units of 981 models Porsche built in 2014 there will have been several thousand miracles.
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fritz
SciFrog:Cars are used 6/10 on the streets. Having the possibly to remove the top provides additional sensations that a coupe cannot, for a minimal reduction of performances, but for a higher price. If you think about it, if there was no price difference and small performance delta why would anyone buy a coupe over a convertible? Only Porsche managed to sell a coupe for more than a convertible under the quasi false pretense that it is faster/handles better... It is a miracle Porsche even sold any Cayman...
I'm not really sure what aspects of a car are important to you. It's not objective performance, since you only use 60% on the road and you don't track. No point in having a car that prizes appearance and structural integrity over open-top driving. No point in having a car with manual gearbox, since it's more important to go a little faster than enjoying the process and interaction of driving. More important to have a car with high limits of sticking in the corners rather than being playful at the limit (although limits will not be approached). I would have a terrible time trying to design a car to your needs...
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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
fritz:SciFrog:Cars are used 6/10 on the streets. Having the possibly to remove the top provides additional sensations that a coupe cannot, for a minimal reduction of performances, but for a higher price. If you think about it, if there was no price difference and small performance delta why would anyone buy a coupe over a convertible? Only Porsche managed to sell a coupe for more than a convertible under the quasi false pretense that it is faster/handles better... It is a miracle Porsche even sold any Cayman...
Amongst the 23,211 units of 981 models Porsche built in 2014 there will have been several thousand miracles.
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fritz
Hopefully the sarcasm filtered through
Build it and they will buy it
Grant:SciFrog:Cars are used 6/10 on the streets. Having the possibly to remove the top provides additional sensations that a coupe cannot, for a minimal reduction of performances, but for a higher price. If you think about it, if there was no price difference and small performance delta why would anyone buy a coupe over a convertible? Only Porsche managed to sell a coupe for more than a convertible under the quasi false pretense that it is faster/handles better... It is a miracle Porsche even sold any Cayman...
I'm not really sure what aspects of a car are important to you. It's not objective performance, since you only use 60% on the road and you don't track. No point in having a car that prizes appearance and structural integrity over open-top driving. No point in having a car with manual gearbox, since it's more important to go a little faster than enjoying the process and interaction of driving. I would have a terrible time trying to design a car to your needs...
I prefer slower and more fun. Hence the Mini.
Who said you could own only one car? I have six and most are quirky and unloved by most. Come to think of it the Mini S manual convertible is the most value efficient car one could buy for family fun. And the GT4 is the most value for fun track oriented solo performance car.
fritz:Futch:The Targa and another mega project in the pipes, Rob called me about it, not sure it's for me, but certainly a somethign that's gonna interest a lot of people.
Stretched limo based on the 964?
I heard it should be the ultimate 911 with the engine developed together with a top engineering team (read F1). Amazing cars - Dickinson is an artist.
m4ever:I heard it should be the ultimate 911 with the engine developed together with a top engineering team (read F1). Amazing cars - Dickinson is an artist.
That sounds interesting!
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
I can see where this is all heading ...Singers will become increasingly " precious " and each one more " unique " and stored away deeply in collections never to be seen again after the obligatory interweb " review " publicity stunt to set up its " provenance" among current car nuts for future auction purposes
not good, since these 964 chassis - based vehicles are supposed to be so sweet to DRIVE !