On the 718 JackintheBoxster - 9 years ago |
Along those lines, Laz - 9 years ago |
Re: Along those lines, Constantin - 9 years ago |
Re: On the 718 MikenOH - 9 years ago |
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JackintheBoxster
I have to say, and I know I may be in the minority here, that I hope the 718 comes out and is a great, stripped-down sports car.
I grew up in the '50s and '60s and always liked the lines of Porsches, as well as liking the MGs, Triumphs, Austin-Healys and other underpowered sportscars I'd see around. By the same token, I fell in love with the XKE, as did we all, but that's the other side of sportscars.
I don't remember whether the 550 was expensive at the time, same with the earlier 718. I do know that there are variations in people's love for a brand like Porsche -- some people want the newest, flashiest top-of-the-line 911 almost-supercar. Others admire the Porsche mystique but want something they can just knock around in or race with their friends when nobody's looking and a stripped down sort of car, an old 911 (or 912) or something like that might do the trick. I don't think one is better than the other -- neither group is prudently buying a used Honda.
So it seems to me that for this latter group, the 718 could really be an appealing car and could start another line of interest in Porsche, but one that is based on loving driving and sportscars, not one based on wanting a sedan or SUV with a Porsche badge on it.
Re: On the 718 db997S - 9 years ago |
NPC or BC, speaking of 2-seaters, saw an F-Type in the wild yesterday, and must say, db997S - 9 years ago |
Re: NPC or BC, speaking of 2-seaters, saw an F-Type in the wild yesterday, and must say, Constantin - 9 years ago |
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db997S
As with people and dating, looks aren't everything, it's what's on the inside that counts.
Re: Porsche is somewhat unique db997S - 9 years ago |
Re: On the 718 gedwin - 9 years ago |
I have to say... JackintheBoxster - 9 years ago |
Re: I have to say... Crooster - 9 years ago |
It sounds like the 718 is aimed at drivers like me, the Boxster is heading in another direction... JackintheBoxster - 9 years ago |
And me ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 years ago |
To this and your last volley, well said. grant - 9 years ago |
Preach it, brother. *NM* JackintheBoxster - 9 years ago |