I am sick of paying for every little option on Porsches
This is ridiculous.
When I compare My 996 and our more recent SL, the SL has SO much more from stock! It's non sense,
And Porsche clients are not stupid, I hope this changes.
I am not saying the 996 is cheap but it is certainly not as beautiful as the Merc, nor as "warm" as the Maserati.
And honestly, not that well put together either (I have a squiking noise in the passenger door plus some plastic bits falling appart on that same door)
Lots of cheap plastic as well, even when you take the full leather interior.
To remedy to that problem you can of course order another option! the small leather pack, but if that's not enough, you can go for the large leather pack!!! Ridiculous.
Oh, and of course, it costs Euro 2000
This should be stock.
I know the 360 has showing screws and stuff like that, but there is much more leather and it still is a hardcore sports car.
The new Boxster offered so little change, I think it was a good move from PCNA to offer discount.
Altough I don't like the looks, I don't think PAG has realized that a new contender is going to take the roadster crown, the BMW Z4. The Z3 actually had before as well.
Performs almost as well as the Boxster, a bit cheaper.
I think it's gonna be a huge success. They are already wainting lists in the UK and it's not even in the showrooms yet.
M Motorsport says there is nothig coming for the Z4, but I bet you there will, and an M3 engine in a Z4? Still don't like the looks but sign me up please!
The new SLK will be a coupe/cab without the dynamic flaws of the first versions (sorry RC) and AMG will probably push their version close to 400 bhp.
So the Boxster's in trouble.
The 911 is a legend. Porsche completely dominates that segment for now.
But with the BMW 6 serie and the AM V8 plus the Maserati which is taking off in the States, the years ahead are going to be tougher.
I am sure Porsche will never be in trouble the way they were in trouble in the early 90s, they are a highly profitable company now.
I'm just not happy at all about their option policy, that's all.
My next car will not be a Porsche.
Honestly, say the basic price for a 996 is 80000 Euro , how many of you have paid your 996 80000 Euro ?
I know the answer: NONE.
How many of you have paid your 996 more than 90000 Euro ?
I bet you more then 80%
I have more than 20000 Euro worth of option on my car!
And you know what? It doesn't affect the resale value, I lose all the way.
Fanch.
