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Message: Re: Call me unsentimental...
Changed By: SPG356
Change Date: August 08, 2013 08:50PM
Re: Call me unsentimental...
Change Date: August 08, 2013 08:50PM
Re: Call me unsentimental...
[quote=jlegelis]
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a properly sorted 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back from MIchigan this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.
[img]http://[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/jjprbq.jpg[/IMG][/img]
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a properly sorted 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back from MIchigan this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.
[img]http://[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/jjprbq.jpg[/IMG][/img]
Changed By: SPG356
Change Date: August 08, 2013 08:48PM
Re: Call me unsentimental...
Change Date: August 08, 2013 08:48PM
Re: Call me unsentimental...
[quote=jlegelis]
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back from MIchigan this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.
[img]http://[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/jjprbq.jpg[/IMG][/img]
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back from MIchigan this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.
[img]http://[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/jjprbq.jpg[/IMG][/img]
Original Message
Author: SPG356Date: August 08, 2013 08:42PM
Re: Call me unsentimental...
[quote=jlegelis]
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.
I've owned a few older sports cars (TR's, Alfa's), and enjoyed many great times and drives with them, and appreciate them today when I see one on the road. However, I certainly don't miss the quality of the driving experience (or lack thereof) when compared to my Boxster. I find the suspension of older cars typically 'agricultural' in terms of sophistication, the reliability minimal, the creature comforts lacking. Sure, I'd love to spend a sunny day in a early 70's Spider, but I have no doubt that I'd quickly be yearning for my 986 by the end of the ride... YMMV.[/quote]
Serious question ; Have you driven a 356 before for any real length of time? They are an unbelievable car even 50 years later. I drove my '64 cabriolet to Florida and back this past spring for a total of 4,000 miles. I've taken multiple long trips in two different 356's, a '72 911, a 1980 911 and my Boxster and the trips in the 356's were every bit as enjoyable and comfortable as in any of the others. 50 years ago, people took these same trips in their 356's without hesitation. Today, if your car is fully sorted, it is the same thing.
Obviously I am biased, but the combination of build quality, reliability, comfort and performance of the 356 cannot be matched by other 50's and 60's era cars. The driving experience is incredible when the car is sorted properly.